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 […]
Tag: Soccer training
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 […]
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 […]
Differences Between Female and Male Athletes
Hormones and genetics determine the differences between men and women in the athletic field. While some people think that there are sports more suited to men or that some are exclusively designed for women, the real difference is in the performance, as both genders can generally succeed in the sport of their liking. There are […]
The Less You Exercise, the More Tired You Will Be!
It may sound strange to say that without any exercise you will feel more tired, but it is true that when you do not work out for at least ten minutes per day, you will feel exhausted at the end of the day. We struggle with the word exercise, if a person needs to get […]
Stress Management Techniques for Coaches
Being a coach of any sport is a position that comes with lots of responsibilities, plus the pressure to have successful seasons and performances. For that reason coaches live under too much stress, that can result in health problems and early retirement from the team. What can they do when it comes to stress management […]
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 […]
Basic Soccer Exercises for Children
When children are learning how to play professional soccer, they need basic exercises to develop their abilities on the field; kids can practice these during training or at home. The point is for them to get all the practice they can if soccer really is their passion. Drills are always good in this aspect, that […]
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 […]
Basic Rules to Solve Conflicts in a Soccer Team
When conflict knocks on our door, we must be prepared to resolve it in the best possible way. In team sports such as soccer, confrontation or disparity between teammates is inevitable, so conflicts often arise for different reasons. Conflicts can go through several stages depending on the situation: it grows, develops, transforms, disappears, dissolves and […]