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Hypothetical Post

 

For true soccer fans, we all know that the MSN (Messi, Suarez, Neymar) was the scariest/most threatening front three in arguably the history of futbol. When those three were in their best forms they netted a total of 229 goals in their short time playing together at FC Barcelona along with obtaining multiple La Liga Titles, a Champions League, Copa Del Rey and many other individual trophies that truly made them stand out.

That being said, what would happen if Neymar made a return to the Camp Nou and rejoined this potent force that is Messi and Barcelona. Neymar is regarded as a top three player in the game right now, so you know his presence is felt no matter what team he plays for. One thing is for sure, Neymar would bring the spark back to Barcelona that is currently missing.

Flare

Neymar is known for his fancy footwork and illusive play on the pitch, something that Barcelona currently lacks and something that fans love to see and is why so many people are drawn to Neymar. His return would bring back that flare and excitement that he once produced day in and day out.

Chemistry/IQ

Neymar and his fellow MSN trio had some of the best understanding with one another and that is what made them such a deadly trio. Defenders dreaded playing against them because they made it seem so easy and that frustrated teams. Neymar’s return would put La Liga defenders on notice and create problems for every team. Defenders would not only have to worry about Messi and Suarez, but a top form Neymar as well. Neymar would bring back the chemistry that made Barcelona FC Barcelona because his IQ for the game is like no other. His positioning and his awareness off the ball is something that you simply cannot teach; you are born with it.

Trophies

Barcelona is a struggling team right now that has not been winning many trophies since Neymar’s departure from the club but that would all change if Neymar were to return. Neymar would come in and win trophies for the club because that is the type of player he is, a winner.

It is still a possibility that Neymar will make a Barcelona return, but it is up in the air at this moment in time. However, If he were to come back, these are some of the things you can expect with his return.

Do you think Neymar will ever return? If so, do you think he will have a positive impact on the club once again?

Debate Blog

 

               For many bloggers, the question about how much they should post and at what lengths they should make their blog posts has been a difficult one to answer. I wanted to make this blog to answer some of the questions that you might have about your blog and post frequency so let’s take a little time and look at the arguments for both sides.

Good

The good thing about posting blogs on a regular schedule and at good lengths is that that brings readers to value your blog a lot more than other bloggers who just write short articles but do not explain the topic fully. Readers like myself look for blog topics for the purpose of gaining information about a topic and being able to engage in such posts so when you come across a blog that posts regularly and explains the topic at greater lengths, the value for knowledge is there.

Posting frequently also helps you develop a constant interaction with your readers which then will help create an active healthy community on your page. Also, the more you post, the more chances you have of people running into your blog which will then increase your status on your subject matter.

Bad

The most evident thing about posting too much and too long of posts is that most people are probably not looking to spend a great deal of time reading a post. They want to be able to gain information very quickly, so it is important that you are able to get straight to the point. Sometimes the best way to get your information out there is by setting it up as easy and simple as possible.

Whatever way you feel works best for you and your blog goals is up to you. Just consider the topic that your blog is about and test out both ways for a while to see which one creates the best response from your readers!

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 What to do First

When you are learning how to play soccer, then the very first thing that you should do is ensure that you develop great technical skill.  Getting technical skill can only be done through a lot of practise and repetition of various soccer drills.  Whilst teamwork and tactics play a huge part in the way a team plays, the teams performance will be limited based on the technical ability of the players and the level of skill that players have.

The basic skills that are required for soccer player are:

• Ball Control
• Dribbling
• Passing
• Shooting
• Heading
• Defending
• Goalkeeping

To ensure that you have good soccer skills, a great deal of practice is required to develop good soccer skills a great deal of practice and commitment is required. The key to developing great soccer skills is repetition.  I recommend that players do at least 30 minutes a day of solid practice to develop these skills, including juggling a soccer ball to ensure that their technical ability is of an adequate standard.

Tactics and formations

Teamwork is vital in playing soccer and having a good understanding of how to get into goal scoring positions and conversely how a team can defend against the opposition requires an intimate knowledge of the game and of how to get players to play using different soccer formations.

Soccer Fitness

Being Fit for Soccer does have a major impact on how to play soccer.  I was in a team once that had limited technical ability compared with the majority of teams in our league, but guess what we were runners up in the league purely because we were the fittest team in the league and often won games in the dying minutes, because we were fit enough to "run the opposition off their legs".  So never underestimate the impact that fitness will have on your game.

Rules of Soccer

There are various forms of soccer, ranging from micro soccer (3 a side) to the standard game of 11 a side. FIFA are the worldwide governing body for soccer, and it is FIFA who control the laws of the game that dictate how to play soccer from a rules perspective.  Understanding the laws of the game does have a bearing on what you do, and all players should make sure they understand the laws of the game.

A combination of learning the soccer skills described here, team tactics and team formations, soccer fitness and an understanding of the laws of the game constitute the basics of how to play soccer.

See some more of Nigels articles, or his website for more details information on how to play soccer.

Nigel Reed has been involved in soccer during the 60's, 70's and 80's as a player and has been coaching youth soccer in Australia since 2000. Nigels main soccer website has detailed information on How to play soccer [http://www.coaching-youth-soccer-for-success.com/how-to-play-soccer.html] as well as a number of Free Soccer Drills [http://www.coaching-youth-soccer-for-success.com/free-soccer-drills.html] Good luck with your coaching

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I love how his article does a great job describing what it takes to play soccer because most people think that all it is is picking up a soccer ball and start kicking it around but they overlook the true fundamentals and what it actually takes to play the game effectively. How many times have you heard the saying "soccer isn't a real sport" or "soccer is the easiest sport in the world"? On the contrary, I would agrue that soccer is the hardest sport to play because you use all components of your body when you are playing the game; something that you do not usually find in other popular sports. 

I love the fact that he goes on to mention all of the basic skills that are needed to play soccer like ball control, defense, stamina, dribbling and the list can go on and on but these are just some of the basic and most important skills that are needed when playing the beautiful game. The best soccer players in the world (Messi, Neymar, Etc.) are the result of perfecting the fundamental basics of the game and most people tend to overlook this. You cannot just jump into this game and expect to be the best player in the world or the best player on a local team for that matter. Just like any other sport that you will play in your lifetime, the fundamentals are essential in the learning process and are what is going to take you to that next level. 

Tactics and formation is probably the biggest thing that is overlooked when you talk about any sport really. I come from a small town that did not have the best coaching structure so that meant that I never really knew the importance of structure and learning formations and how to go bout executing a game plan. It wasn't until I played soccer in college when I learned how effective learnining this was actually going to be. Tactics determines how you and your team are going to carry out getting a win over your opposition and many times it works if you execute it properly. Formations also have a big influence in how a game is determined. As mentioned before, when I was younger, I was used to being the best player on the team and inexperienced coaching meant that the game plan for every game was just to get the ball up to me and let me score as many goals as possible and this provided us with no structure or formation that would benefit us in the learning aspect of the game. When you look at professional soccer teams, you can clearly see a formation that is being implimented and how they carry that formation out consistantly throughout the entire game. This is what is so facinating about the game, simple aspects of the game make the biggest impact on you as a player and as a team. One thing to note is that this game is a team effort so you must make sure that everyone understands the tactics and formations that you and your team are trying to accomplish. If one person does not understand it, this can put your whole team at risk since this is a collective effort. 

The rules of soccer are pretty simple once you get to go through them and practice for a while. At first it may seem really confusing because there are a lot of rules but you tend to adapt pretty quickly if you are someone that has never played the game before. But if you know the rules of soccer very well than that just adds to your soccer IQ which is extremely important when it comes to helping you and your team. At first, I was the same way because I wasn't too familiar with the rules of the game but I quickly adapted and it turned into a second nature. 

FItness is one of the most important things to mention when you want  to know how to play soccer. I know it may sound rude but the truth of the matter is, if you want to be successful in this sport you have to have some degree of a fitness level. Cardio is more important than being the biggest/strongest player on the pitch because frankly it does not really matter how strong you are as long as you have good cardio to outrun your opponents. I personally am a smaller person and I find myself having a lot of success on the pitch because I have obtained a good fitness level that allows me to perform at levels that my opposition cannot. 

Lastly, the importance of becoming a better soccer player starts with the fundamentals! If you have any questions or anything that you would like to add feel free to put it down below in the comments section! Lets have a conversation?

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 1. Good Role Model

Every soccer team needs a coach that is a good role model. You have to understand that they need someone worth imitating. Check yourself if you are willing to be your soccer team's role model. Put in mind that you are going to be their servant-leader and they are relying their success on you. You would be teaching them positive attitudes to win a game. It would be a shame if you teach something you don't actually apply to yourself.

2. Admirable Appearance

Being a good soccer coach, you must never overlook the importance of appearance. Make sure you look neat and tidy. Cleanliness could add up to your professional look and this will help you gain trust and respect of the team. Remember that you will be the players' role model, their soccer coach.

3. Be Punctual

Always be early to arrive in the soccer training. This way, you can manage the training set-up before the players arrive. It will also help you to not waste your time and can focus on the training objectives by starting on time during the sessions. If you will be late, there will be big chances that the soccer players will get bored easily, or even be impatient because you are not being professional.

4. Good teacher

An effective soccer coach is a good teacher. Part of your duty is to teach them everything about soccer especially the basics like passing, dribbling, shooting and tackling. You have to make it sure that your soccer team is learning and growing their skills. Always remember to give clear and correct instructions during the training sessions. You can't coach the soccer players who don't have any knowledge about the do's and don'ts in soccer. In teaching soccer skills, demonstrating the drills is better than oral instructions.

5. Friendly

Establish a good player-coach relationship with your soccer team by being friendly to them. You must understand their personalities by knowing their personal lifestyles and interests. This way, you could analyze their varied emotional and mental characteristics and develop strategies that could motivate them more accordingly. But be reminded, you can get personal but stay professional.

6. Good Listener

It is important to constantly seek the soccer team's involvement, and one way of this is by asking their views after every game. As the soccer coach, you must be a good listener because every person has his own brilliant ideas to share. Always encourage them to speak out and take what they say into consideration. Make notes if necessary, and include some recommendations in your soccer session plan.

7. Good Communicator

It is important that a soccer coach knows the importance of communication. This includes recognizing the players' performances and achievements. Encourage them to do better and praise them for a game well done. Be conscious with using your words because a coach's words are powerful and will bring a big impact to the team

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            This arricle does a great job explaining what it means to be an effective coach. This is a great problem today because a lot of people think that being a coach means yelling at a group of kids for two hours and thinking that that was an effective way to make them learn abuot the game. Coaching is so much more than just showing up to yell your lungs out for two hours at a time and players learn a lot more when a coach is patient and explains things to their players rather than get angry all the time. I have had experiences with both kinds of coaching and I can say that the best coaches are the ones who pocess the characteristics listed above. 

First and foremost, coaches are there to serve as a good role model like the author states and I think that this is the most important part of being a coach. The players need someone to be able to look up to in the sport and in life as well and the coaches should be that person for them. As a coach you want to be able to teach them the game as well as teach them valuable life lessons that they can carry on with them for the rest of their lives. 

The author also talks about the importance of looking the part and I would agree with this statement for the most part (but not completley). Just because you aren't dressed in a suite and tie does not mean that you are not a great coach and I know some people like to confuse that at times. However, I do feel like a respectable coach should at least try to look decent for certain events because coaches usually do this. A good appreance makes a good impression with your players as well as opposing teams. 

Being friendly is in my opinion almost as important as being a good role model for the players. Players will be able to form a bond and build that chemistry and trust with their coaches if they are friendly to them and open to having conversations that range from soccer to any sort of life problems. A friendly coach is going to be much more effective than a coach who doesn't care about their players off the pitch. Players need to build that trust with their coaches to perform at the highest level so remember that the next time you take that coaching position. 

Being a good communicator means effectivley obtaining information that is given to you and recipricating equal amounts of efforts in response to it. Communication is very important in any sport between coaches and players. If a player has any kind of problem or a coach has a problem, there should be clear and effective communication efforts between them to solve whatever the problem may be. 

Overall, coaching a group of kids/young adults is so much more work than showing up and telling people what to do for a couple of hours and then going home. The players need the coach to be there friend, role model and guide them through the obstacles that come with the sport and life. It takes a special kind of person to be able to successfully pull this off so when you come across a coach that does all these things for his/her players, be sure to thank them! 

I would love to hear what you think in the comments below so feel free to add to the discussion!

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 Soccer Encourages Social Interaction

One can't play or even have soccer practice, or at least a fun one, being by one's self. Sure, you can practice shooting, but without a goalie, the practice won't be as beneficial. Soccer is a team sport and requires one to effectively listen, communicate with and obey one's coach and teammates.

Soccer promotes social interaction, which is very important for young children. Verbal, comprehension and decision-making skills are improved while playing soccer which will help kids as they become adults.

Soccer Encourages Teamwork and a Group Attitude

As mentioned earlier, soccer is a team sport, meaning each player is important to the team's success. Every player must work on the skills needed to be the best player they can be in order to help their team do well. Soccer teaches players discipline and commitment to the team. This ability to think about how one's attitude and actions affect others and putting others in front of one's personal concerns and wants groom kids into adults who can better resolve conflict, be good teammates, coworkers and leaders. Being a part of a soccer team will force players to resolve differences, learn compromise and make amends for the betterment of the team.

Soccer Gets People to Stay Active

Soccer is a favorite sport for young athletes to get involved in as it is a good way for them to burn off all their energy. Beginning soccer is also great for small children as the rules are simple to understand and the players can be constantly engaged.

Soccer is a good cardiovascular workout, requiring players to be actively moving. The anticipation of blocking a shot, intercepting a pass or making an amazing shot on goal motivates players to run faster and harder than just going for a regular run. Soccer can indeed distract one from realizing they are getting exercise, which makes the game fun for those who would normally not be active or into fitness.

Both indoor and outdoor soccer require players to also get off the couch and onto the field. The act of "getting out" means less time laying on the couch binge watching TV shows or playing video games. The active lifestyle of soccer ultimately boosts one's mood and attitude, improves one's energy levels and mental health and reduces one's risk of health issues.

Soccer is Good for One's Health

Research has shown that playing soccer yields multiple physical, sociological and psychological benefits. Soccer involves cardiovascular exercise that strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, lowers stress, strengthens the lungs and tones muscles which improves the functioning and correct alignment of the skeletal system.

The sociological benefits of soccer helps one better interact with others and learn valuable skills like teamwork, dedication, responsibility and conflict resolution. The exercise of soccer lowers stress and improves brain functioning and boosts one's mood, making one happier.

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This article does a great job discussing the benefits that come with playing the game of futbol and I agree with the statements that are being made here. 

Soccer does encourage social interactions because the game is a team structure so you must be able to connect with your teammates beyond the soccer field. The best soccer teams are structured based around real friendships off of the pitch. The better the bond you have with your teammates, the better your team chemistry will be on the pitch. I have had plenty of experiences where I was on teams where no one really got along and vise versa. I can tell you that the teams were you form real friendships with your team is always going to be much more successful than those who just show up to play and then leave without interacting with anyone. The point of the game is to build relationships and help one another on and off the pitch; it makes you a better human being through the game of futbol. 

 Soccer does also encourage a team and group effort because usually when you're on a team of any kind, you are there for one purpose, that is to work as a collective to accomplish the same overall goal ad that is to win games and have fun while doing it. Like I have mentioned before, the game of futbol is a group effort and just because you are the best player on the team does not mean that you will be able to win every game by yourself. In order to win games, you must be an efficient and effective teammate to reach that end goal that you are all there for.

Staying active is good for everyone's health and doing it by playing a sport that you really enjoy just adds to the benefits of staying healthy. Personally for me, I do not enjoy being outside much and I would much rather prefer to spend my time indoors doing stuff. The only thing that will motivate me to go outside and be active is if I am going to play soccer. This game makes me want to go outside and be active and its a great thing because I am not even thinking about the health benefits in the moment; I am just there having fun doing the thing that I enjoy the most. It is like that saying you always here, "if you love what you do you'll never have to work a day in your life". I feel like that quote best represents what I feel and what many other people feel when playing the sport. Being active is key to a longer life and why wouldn't you do this in the form of soccer, something that is so near and dear to our hearts.

Lastly, I agree that soccer is good for everyone's overall health for the reasons that I have discussed in the post. I just love the way that anyone can improve their social interactions, well being, and overall health in a way that doesn't seem draining to them. I know some people hate getting up to workout or go on a run because it is not something that they truly enjoy doing. The fact that you can improve your quality of life doing something that you truly enjoy is awesome and I think that everyone should find that one physical exercise that they enjoy doing the most as a way to see their own benefits.

If there is anything you'd like to add or discuss further please post in the comments. I would love to have a further discussion with you about the benefits of playing futbol.