SOCCER is not a one-man’s show.

Unlike performance sports like boxing, track and field, swimming, sprinting

and snorkeling, etc……..

SOCCER is a team sport that involves 22 players on the field, 11 on each side.

In simple layman term, a non-soccer fan who watches soccer on TV simply

observe that there are 22 players chasing after 1 single ball on the field.

Of course, Soccer is nothing like that. David Beckham is a great passer of the

game and epitomes the ART of PASSING.

An important element in the game of soccer that will involve all 11 players

on the field is PASSING. BeckhamGalaxy uncovers the ART of PASSING,

the LA Galaxy Way.

PASSING the Ball around the field

For most part of the game of Soccer, players are engaged in the most common

activity of PASSING. To pass the the ball is to distribute the ball around the

field. For example, if the left side of the field is heavily defended by the

opponent, then it is time to distribute the ball to your team mates on the right,

and then to ATTACK on the opponent’s right side.

Learn to build a good understanding with your team mates as well. Observe

if the person has a dominant left-foot or right-foot. Depending on which side,

pass the ball to the person’s favored side. That way, he won’t be too pressured

when receiving the ball and facing the defender at the same time. It will make

you a better team player as well, because as much as you need good technical

skills, you also need to have teamwork skills to show that you can play well

with the rest of the team.

Remember, SOCCER is a team sport, not an individual sport.

PASSING also involves OFF-THE BALL Movement

As a soccer player, you are not only involved in making passes, you are also

moving into space to receive the ball. Or should I say running into space,

so that your teammate who has the possession of the ball, can be able to

pass the ball to you. This requires much tactical awareness within the game,

and is termed as OFF-THE-BALL Movement.

Make intelligent runs to move into the offensive-third so that your teammate

can pass the ball to you and you can dribble the ball to catch the opposing

team “on the backfoot”. Or simply run into shooting positions so your teammate

can “pass” the assist for you to shoot on goal. You can either choose to make the

FIRST TOUCH before you shoot or position your body so that you can shoot the

ball on FIRST TOUCH. Click this link on Beckham Galaxy’s

GOLDEN FIRST TOUCH.

It is also important to remember that Passing involves not only the PASS,

but also the OFF-THE-BALL movement after that. After passing the ball,

INIITIATE the OFF-THE-BALL movement. Many players are rather

“PASSIVE” in making the PASS and do not take part in the Off-The-Ball

movement. Soccer coaches are not looking for flat-footed and passive

players.

They are looking for ACTIVE, OFF-THE-BALL moving players.

Just remember. PASS and GO. PASS and GO.

PASS the ball and GO into Off-the-ball movement.

Have a closer look at this video demonstrating PASS and GO.

Watch as David BECKHAM makes the Off-the-Ball movement into a shooting position and

scores a wonderful first goal for LA Galaxy in the match vs Philippines Akzals.

Mike MAGEE does the PASS and GO and scores a goal off Landon DONOVAN assist.

Watch all these in the Youtube Video Recap of LA Galaxy vs Philippines Akzals

as this is BeckhamGalaxy signing off.

SCORING from the halfway line?

BENDING Freekicks past a wall of defenders?

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Have you watched those amazing videos of attacking players

who flashed past defenders with ease and left them stranded

in their blazing trail?

That was Gareth Bale, tearing apart the defense of Inter Milan. This is a classic example

of how wingers can make full use of their devastating pace to free themselves from the

marking defender.

Imagine you are a defender marking Gareth Bale. Gareth Bale is like the superhero

“Flash” with lightning-fast speed. What are some basic things to watch out for, when

defending against fast attackers?

1. NEVER OVER-commit

Never give up the space behind you as the defender. When the attacker is coming

at you in full speed, you should never charge towards him. When doing so, it makes

it much easier for the attacker to get by you and the area you are defending behind

is “breached”. Instead, close in the space between you and the attacker by running

backwards at 60% of the full running speed.

2. Don’t dive into sliding tackles

A good defender is a cool, level-headed guy who also makes smart decisions

during defending. Don’t just dive in and tackle the ball from the attacker.

Remember. You are not only defending the attacker, but also defending for the

space behind you. The defensive posture you should take is that you should be

moving on your toes, not just standing FLAT to the ground. Keep your body

angled, keeping in mind the left and right direction which the attacker will

take.

As you back off from an advancing attacker, take note of the ball and the

attacker in front of you, AND also the other attackers beside you or behind

you. That way, you can take note of the positions of the other opposing

players, and anticipate whether the attacker will make the pass or he will

decide to dribble with the ball. Don’t let your concentration break off and

stay focused always.

3. Watch out for MLS Pro Defending Tips

Jed Zaynor of DC United, MLS is featured in OnlineAcademySoccer and

in the video, he shared some tips about defending.

Watch out for his “Head on the Rope” defensive approach.

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First touch – it’s a single factor that differentiates the great players and the rest.

It is the one of the most important qualities a striker should have. In a game, a

striker lacking in first touch means a golden opportunity lost in scoring a goal. That

can lead to a costly team defeat.

Let us view a simple tutorial posted on Youtube with First Touch training.

Even though the video involves a football coach and a bunch of schoolboys, it illustrates

perfectly the idea of “first touch”. When in a group, you can split into two and do one-touch

passes with your partner. And just like what the coach in the video said, try to use both of

your feet. I do understand how most people tend to favor their favorite foot, but it’s best to

also train on passing with your weaker foot.

Sometimes when I am by myself, I will hit the ball against the wall and execute the First

Touch upon receiving the “rebound” pass. This is a good drill to practise if you wish to train

by yourself.

Remember, start training and you will see your First Touch turn golden and also bring your soccer

skills to a new level. This is Terry from BeckhamGalaxy, signing off.

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