Soccer is a game that requires speed, as well as the best possible footwork. The players need to perform and complete perfect passes, which depends on many factors, like their position on the field, if the play is a defensive or an offensive move, if the team wants to retain the ball and slow down […]
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Rules for Goalkeepers
Goalkeepers, also known as goalies, must follow the same basic rules as the other players, but because they are the only player with different positions and responsibilities, they have their own set of rules. All these are stipulated by the Federation Internationale de Football Association or FIFA. Equipment Following FIFA’s Law of the Game, goalies […]
The Best 20 Soccer Cleat
Soccer cleats should be of the best quality to perform the best on the field. However, for a player to choose one pair of cleats can be very hard thanks to the many options on the market. The top brands release new pairs every year, if not two per year, sometimes they also partner up […]
Muscles Used to Play Soccer
A soccer player needs to be fit in order to give his or her best performance on the field. While training and playing, many of the athlete’s muscles are involved, each one of them fulfills a simple function that combined turn a regular player into a great one if he or she exercises correctly. Arm […]
Importance of Sports Physiotherapy
Athletes have a demanding agenda; they have a busy training schedule that includes paying attention to potential health issues that could arise, as muscular problems, which are usually unexpected. Sports physiotherapy is the best option to treat them. Evolution Soccer will tell you how this discipline can help you! Why is sports physiotherapy important? Many […]
How to Choose Soccer Boots for Different Types of Fields
Every sport needs the right footwear, but soccer has the particularity to be played on different surfaces. For that reason, players should have the right shoe, boot or cleat for the field where they are playing. A bad choice can damage their performance on the ground, and even produce a minor injury on the foot […]
Organize Your Schedule: Make the Most out of Each Day
Nowadays, we feel that days pass excessively fast and that we can’t find enough time to do all our activities. For children, trying to balance school and sports practices can be hard. But with these tips, they will find time for each action: school, sports, family or friends. Finding a balance can mean a success […]
Cramps: What Are They and How to Prevent Them
Soccer is a low-risk sport. However, legs suffer the brunt of the impact during practice and games. One of soccer player’s most common ailments is cramps, especially in the calves, as these are instrumental for running and doing other specific movements required by the sport. Cramps make the muscles contract with spams, producing intense pain […]
How to Avoid Injuries on the Soccer Field
If you have made this sport a central part of your life, as a hobby or as your profession, you know that soccer, as well as other intense physical activities, involves certain risks, including injuries; this means that it is necessary to be well prepared and to take proper care of your body, giving the […]
Soccer Warm-Up Routine
The goal of a warm-up session is to develop a soccer player’s organic, muscular, nervous, and psychological functions to prepare them for the best possible performance. It is done before starting practice, and it is focused on increasing the work capacity gradually, progressively, and aerobically. It is recommended to include exercises for elasticity and mobility. […]