Soccer / Football Lessons, Drills

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Ball Handling, Dribbling, Passing, Heading, Shooting...
Coaching, Goalkeeping, Tryouts, Preparation, Tactics...

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GENERAL/MIXED/MISC.

Breakaway Soccer (beginner's guide, training, techniques...) - ThinkQuest

Corner Kicks (player tips) - Soccertoons

Corshamref.net (resource for referees)

Football Skills, Tactics & Drills For Players And Coaches - MasterSport Multimedia

Kids First Soccer (click on photos for skill animations. Also includes sport parenting, positive discipline, setting goals...)

Learn Soccer (dribbling, eating, gear...) - Soccer Maniac

Referees (officiating small sided games, rules for under 6, 8 & 10...) - US Youth Soccer

So You Wanna Learn The Basics Of Soccer - SoYouWanna.com

Tactical Soccer Situations Test - NSCAA.com

Team Problems (dirty players, injury during game, ball hog...) - The Locker Room

Tennis Court Soccer - US National Soccer Players

BALL HANDLING

Control Tips & Drills - eteamz

Throw In Tips & Drills - eteamz

Vagell Moves (faking/misdirection) - Soccortoons

DRIBBLING

Dribbling - Kellogs World

Dribbling - Soccer Training Information

Dribbling Tips & Drills - eteamz

The Tactics Of Dribbling: Active, Directed, Purposeful Dribbling With Fakes (PDF file) - Success In Soccer

HEADING

Heading - Kellogs World

Heading Techniques - US Youth Soccer

PASSING & RECEIVING

Passing - Kellogs World

Passing - Soccer Training Information

Passing Techniques - US Youth Soccer

Passing Tips & Drills - eteamz

COACHING

Better Soccer, More Fun

Coaches Connection Lesson Plans (balance, foot coordination, speed, tackling...) - US Youth Soccer

Coaches Corner (ball control, passing, kicking, defending...) - AYSO

Coach's Handbook (requires Microsoft Word) - Clovis United Soccer Club

Coaches Resource Library (small sided games, players with disabilities, punting, soccer golf...) - USYouthSoccer.org

Coaching Resources (risk management, on-field communication, first aid kit & tips...) - SOCCER-COACH-L

Coaching Tips (control, creating space, free kicks...) - GiveMeFootball

Coaching Tips & Drills - eteamz

Educating Coaches (see 'Coaching Tips' & 'Soccer Journal') - NSCAA

NSCAA Coaching Tip of the Month (video) - Soccer Learning Systems

Soccer Coaching Manual - SOCCER-COACH-L

Youth Coach Handbook - Joe Soccer

DRILLS & GAMES

The 3v2/2v1 Counterattack Drill - US National Soccer Players

Animated Fun Games & Drills (drills for passing/kicking, shooting/finishing, warmups...) - Joe Soccer

Drill Of The Month (Requires Shockwave plugin. Click on 'View Drill'. Click 'Play' button to see each step.) - Play Manager

Drills - eteamz

Drills Archive - FineSoccer

Jeff Pill's Online Drills

Soccer Drills & Games - and-again.com

GOALKEEPING

Coaches Corner (handling, diving saves, crossed balls, distribution practices...) - Simon Smith Goalkeeping

Goalie Tips - Kick Back

Goalkeeping - Kellogs World

Goalkeeping Tips & Drills - eteamz

Jeff Benjamin's Goalkeeper Coaching (tactics, penalty kicks, psychology, equipment...)

MAKING THE TEAM

A Sample Letter To A College Coach - US National Soccer Players

Do I Need To Make A Soccer Video For College Coaches? (includes tips) - US National Soccer Players

The Ingredients For A Successful Tryout - Soccertoons

Make The Team! Some Hints For Youth Players Headed For "Open" Tryouts - David Morris

Three Wishes For The College Bound Soccer Player - Shasta's Corner

Trends (scroll down to 'College Recruiting At Tournaments') - Shasta's Corner

MENTAL & PHYSICAL PREPARATION

Conditioning Tips & Drills - eteamz

Health and Safety Library (lightening safety, knee injuries, overtraining, nutrition...) - USYouthSoccer.org

Sports Psychology (mental skills, team building) - eteamz

Mental Preparation, The Secret Of Great Soccer: Learning How To Stay On Top Of Difficult Situations (PDF file) - Success In Soccer

Nutrition Tips - Total Soccer Training

Players Resource Library (nutrition, sprain prevention, fluids...) - US Youth Soccer

Tips For Playing Two Games In One Day At A Tournament - US National Soccer Players

Training (hydration, stretching) - Soccer Divas

SOCCER PARENTING

How To Select Shin Guards - US National Soccer Players

iSoccerMom

Parent Resource Center - US Youth Soccer

The Parent Trap - Shasta's Corner

TACTICS & STRATEGY

Individual Tactics - eteamz

Making A Wall - US National Soccer Players

Playing With 10 After A Red Card - US National Soccer Players

Situational Tactics - and-again.com

Strategy - Soccer Training Information

Team Tactics - eteamz