During a soccer game, there are a variety of different types of challenges we make when going after a loose ball, including 50-50, 60-40, and 40-60 challenges. 50/50 challenges are when you and a player from the opposing team arrive at the soccer ball at the same time. Each player has a 50 percent chance […]
50/50 Balls
Tips for Being an Effective Soccer Player
Soccer coaches look for players who are effective, but this isn’t a neatly defined concept. There are many ways to be effective on the soccer pitch, ranging from not giving the ball away, to playing simple, to completing 90% of your passes, to winning 50/50 balls and knowing your own skill set. I believe that […]