What You Need to Do to Be a Better Soccer Player

If you want to be a Better Soccer player, you are going to have to put in some work; it certainly isn't going to come easy. Trust me; if you put in the work you will see results. But the key is to never be satisfied with where you are as a Soccer player, you can always get better. Don't get me wrong its good to stop and celebrate your achievements, but you can also get a little better.

Here are a few things you can do to become a Better Soccer Player:

1) Get your Endurance Up.

Soccer is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. If you want to play at a top level you will have to be physically fit and have a high endurance. You can increase your endurance by doing cardio on a consistent basis. I would recommend running, since that is what you do most in the game. You should run at least 5 days a week (20 minute minimum). If this is too much for you, start with 10 minutes, then work your way up, if you have to walk that's okay, as long as you do a little more each time you go out for a run.

2) Get your Strength Up.

Contrary to popular belief, Soccer is a physical game, a very physical game, and if you are weak you will not have much success as a player. Even if you are small you can still be strong. This will allow you to shield players off the ball, get past defenders, as well as help you in all different areas on the Soccer field. You can start by doing a body weight exercise at home. Do 3 sets of 20 reps, 3 times a week (Push Ups, Squats, Calf Raises, Crunches). If this is too much for you, again start with a little work load then continually work your way up to your goal.

3) Get your Skills Up.

Soccer players need Soccer skills, its a must. There are many ways you can develop your soccer skills, but again it comes down to consistency. You should practice your skills everyday if you're serious about becoming a better Soccer player. You can juggle every day, and practice your shooting and passing against a wall. Try to beat your juggling record every day. Think you can get to 1000?

4) Get your Smarts Up.

You need to learn how the game is supposed to be played. The best way to do this, is watching professional Soccer. You can learn so much from watching professionals. At first you may think, "That doesn't look so hard, I could be out there". Well think again my friend. Watch and Learn. The more you watch and the better you get, the more you will realize how good these guys really are and more importantly, how much growing you have to do.

Remember, it's not going to happen overnight. Stick with it, and you'll soon see the results and become a better Soccer player.

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