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		<title>PlaySportsTV - Latest Updates in Soccer</title>
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			<title>Coaching Soccer: Warming Up with the Ball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here are some easy dribbling drills to begin your soccer practice. In this video, a youth soccer coach introduces ways for players to get a feel for the ball while warming up their muscles. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:23:38 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Coaching Soccer: Jogging Warm-Up (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most effective warm-ups for soccer training is to do some simple jogging routines. This video provides some simple, but very good soccer coaching tips for warm-ups to get your player's moving. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:22:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Coaching Soccer: Warm-Ups (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Soccer games and practices should begin with a variety of warm-up exercises to get the players loose. Paul Riley provides some excellent soccer coaching tips for effective warm-up exercises in this video. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:21:18 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Coaching Soccer: Rhythmic Stretching (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In youth soccer coaching, it is important to understand that players need to stretch out well before taking the field. MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates various stretches that will prepare players for practice and games to avoid any injuries. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:20:28 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Basics of the Corner Kick (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A corner kick represents an excellent scoring opportunity when executed well. This video teaches the basics of a good corner kick and demonstrates a variety of soccer skills for making this kick as effective as possible. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:17:39 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Support After a Throw-In (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ After making a throw-in, it's important for a soccer player to get on the field quickly to become a passing option for a teammate. A youth soccer coach demonstrates the proper technique and explains why it's so important to do. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:16:54 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Long Throw-Ins (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video focuses on the technique need to make a long throw-in. The key is to incorporate a short run into the throwing motion to gain momentum. Proper throw-in technique is another one of the key soccer skills that youth players must learn. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:15:58 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Throw-In Technique (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The throw-in is another one of the key soccer skills that youth players must learn. In this video, a youth soccer coach demonstrates the fundamentals of a good soccer throw-in, emphasizing keeping both feet on the ground and the ball behind the thrower's head. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:13:52 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Jump Header Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Jonathan Bornstein introduces a great little drill to improve your soccer skills when it comes to heading the ball. Working with a partner, Jonathan demonstrates the basic skills and shows how to incorporate this drill into your practice routine. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:12:22 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: How to Head a Soccer Ball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Learning how to head a ball is one of the most essential soccer skills for youth players to acquire. In this video, a coach breaks down the proper technique for heading a soccer ball and demonstrates defensive and attacking headers. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:11:41 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: Goalie Footwork (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Proper footwork is fundamental for a soccer goalie. In this video, a youth soccer coach demonstrates the two moves a soccer goalie makes with their feet: shuffling for balls to the side and a cross-over step, for balls behind or over the head of the goalie. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:10:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: Cut Down the Angle (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Most youth soccer goalies make the mistake of standing on the goal line when defending the net, which leaves way too much of the goal open to shooters. In this video, a youth soccer coach explains how a soccer goalie should cut down the angle by taking a few steps out towards the shooter. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:09:43 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: Catching Low Balls (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Catching balls at waist level or just below is the subject of this video. A youth coach explains and demonstrates the proper technique that a soccer goalie must use, with the focus on making sure to catch the ball with their hands before bringing it into the body. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:08:50 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: Catching High Balls (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Catching a high ball in traffic, off a cross or a corner kick, is a critical skill for a soccer goalie to develop. In this video, a youth soccer coach breaks down the fundamentals of catching a high ball and provides a lot of great tips for a young soccer goalie. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:07:49 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: The W Catch (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A soccer goalie should catch balls above the waist by forming a W pattern with their hands. A youth soccer coach demonstrates and explains why you want to catch the ball this way and provides some other great tips for youth soccer goalies. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:06:53 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: Fielding Ground Balls (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Fielding ground balls well is a basic competency that a youth soccer goalie must develop. A coach breaks down the two methods for fielding ground balls, one when the goalie is alone and the other when the goalie must attack a ground ball in traffic. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:06:01 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Goalie: Basic Goalie Stance (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Being a good soccer goalie starts with a proper stance, so the goalie is ready to make a play. In this video, a youth soccer coach breaks down the fundamentals of the goalie ready position and provides some good tips for young players interested in learning how to play goalie. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:05:02 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Play Defense, Think Offense (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A great way to succeed on soccer defense is to think about the next move of the offensive player. In this video, MLS defender Jimmy Conrad discusses the philosophy of thinking offensively while defending the ball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:04:17 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Forcing Offsides for Defenders (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ MLS star Jimmy Conrad discusses the rule of offsides in this video. He shows how, as the last defender on the field, you can force the offense offsides and regain possession of the ball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:03:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Playing Physical Defense (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS star Jimmy Conrad discusses the importance of playing physical soccer defense. By getting close to the offensive player, a defender can slow him down and attempt to win the ball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:02:09 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Defensive Footwork (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS defender Jimmy Conrad demonstrates one of his favorite soccer drills that will help defenders develop proper footwork. This soccer defense drill teaches players how to position themselves in order to keep the play in front of them.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:00:20 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Defend by Using the Sideline (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS star Jimmy Conrad explains the importance of good positioning in soccer defense and explains why footwork is important in pushing the offensive player toward the sideline to gain an advantage on defense. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:58:59 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: How to Defend in the Open Field (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Without proper spacing on soccer defense, it is easy for an offensive player to control the situation. MLS star Jimmy Conrad explains the importance of spacing and playing to your opponent&#8217;s weaknesses when defending in the open field.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:58:07 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Tight-Marking Defense (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the fundamentals of good soccer defense is for a defender to mark an offensive player closely near the goal. In this video, a youth soccer coach explains the concept of tight marking and demonstrates how to disrupt an opponent's ability to get open. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:57:13 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Supporting a Defender (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the keys to good soccer defense is the support that other players can provide away from the ball. In this video, a youth soccer coach explains how a forward can provide support to a teammate and introduces a drill to reinforce these concepts. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:56:21 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Countering the Shield (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Offensive players dribbling the ball will do everything they can to shield it from the defender. This video presents a simple drill for soccer defense in a 1 v. 1 situation, in which the defender looks to take advantage of mistakes made by an opponent to take away the ball.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:55:23 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Defensive Challenge Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a simple drill for working on one-on-one soccer defense and for the defender to work on challenging the attacker with the ball. This is a great soccer drill for youth players learning how to play soccer defense. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:54:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Defensive Support (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When playing soccer defense, it's fundamental that defenders support each other against offensive players. This video presents an easy-to do soccer drill with two defenders against one attacker, with each defensive player supporting the other.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:53:19 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Loose Marking (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When playing soccer defense, if the opponent does not have the ball, a defender can mark him more loosely in order to conserve energy. A youth soccer coach explains the concepts of loose marking in this video.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:51:44 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: 1 v. 1 Defense (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The basics of playing one-on-one soccer defense are the focus of this video. The basic concept presented here is to force the offensive player to the outside of the field and prevent the ball from moving forward. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:50:15 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Clearing with the Head (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Clearing with your head is always an option when playing soccer defense. In this video, MLS star Jonathan Bornstein breaks down the mechanics of using your head to clear the ball on defense and demonstrates how to do it. Some great soccer tips for young players. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:39:31 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Clearing with the Feet (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS All-Star defender Jonathan Bornstein explains how to make a great clear with your foot, away from the middle of the field. When all other options fail on defense, clearing the ball to the side is a great way to stay out of trouble. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:38:32 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Slide Tackles on the Run (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ MLS All-Star defender Jonathan Bornstein demonstrates a great move for soccer defense: a slide tackle on the run. A slide tackle is a great way to take the ball away from an attacker, but the timing has to be right. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:37:39 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Challenging an Attacker (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Jonathan Bornstein demonstrates one of the basics of good soccer defense: challenging an attacker with the ball. As Jonathan demonstrates in this video, the idea is to force an attacker away from the goal. Some great soccer tips for young players learning how to play soccer. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:36:48 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Jockeying an Attacker (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Jockeying or containing an attacker with the ball is one of the basics of good soccer defense. In this video, MLS star Jonathan Bornstein explains how to jockey an opponent correctly, controlling where the opponent can move. Another great soccer tip for youth players. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:36:07 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Giving Space to an Attacker (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ When playing soccer defense, a defender has to decide whether to be aggressive or not with an attacker. Jonathan Bornstein explains why it's sometimes best to give an opponent space and demonstrates how to jockey an opponent while still closely guarding him. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:35:25 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: Tackle Practice Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's a great drill used by Major League Soccer players to work on their tackling skills. MLS defender Jonathan Bornstein reiterates the basics of a good soccer tackle and then demonstrates a simple drill that will help improve your soccer defense skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:34:30 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: How to Tackle (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ MLS All-Star defender Jonathan Bornstein provides a great introduction to the basics of the soccer tackle in this video. Jonathan demonstrates and explains the proper form needed for great soccer defense, emphasizing locking your ankle and knee for strength. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:33:39 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Defense: The Defensive Positions (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Paul Riley breaks down the roles and responsibilities of each of the defensive positions in this video. For those new to the game or wishing to learn more, Paul provides a very good overview of soccer defense positions. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:32:25 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting Warm-Up (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents a great little warm-up drill that youth soccer players can use before working on their shooting. The key is not to put any spin on the ball. If you can develop these soccer skills, you're on your way to more powerful and accurate soccer shots. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:31:36 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting for the Sides (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The hardest shots for a soccer goalie to defend are frequently made to either side of the net. This video focuses on the soccer skills needed to accurately hit those spots and provides some great tips for youth players learning how to play soccer. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:30:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting With Either Foot (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most essential soccer skills for youth players to develop is the ability to shoot with either foot around the goal. Here's an easy-to-follow soccer drill that is perfect for players to work on shooting with either foot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:29:42 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting Off a Pass (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Learning to shoot effectively off a pass is one of the soccer skills that youth players should learn. This video explains how to make a one-touch shot from a pass and shows a simple soccer shooting drill to reinforce the concept. These shots can be a great way to score more goals. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:28:50 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting High (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ For a high shot, a soccer player must lean back to create the proper angle of attack. In this video, a youth soccer coach breaks down the soccer skills needed for shooting high and demonstrates the proper technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:27:56 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting Low (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Learning to control where you shoot is one of the soccer skills that all young players need to master. This video demonstrates the proper technique for shooting a soccer ball low, showing how a player needs to lean his body over the ball and strike the ball with the instep. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:27:12 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Shooting with Inside of Foot (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A fundamental of soccer shooting is learning to use the inside of the foot for strong, accurate shots. As this video demonstrates, the non-shooting or plant foot is perhaps the most important part of this shot. Some great tips for improving your soccer skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:26:23 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Power Shooting (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ With the right technique, youth players can learn to generate tremendous power with their soccer shooting. In this video, Coach Paul Riley breaks down the mechanics for driving through the ball and provides some great tips that will definitely help younger players to improve their soccer skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:25:28 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Basics of Soccer Shooting (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The key to great soccer shooting, as this video demonstrates, is that technique is more important than power. The soccer skills necessary for accurate shooting are presented here, along with some great tips for soccer players who want to improve their shot. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:24:24 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Regaining Possession (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The focus of this video is on regaining possession of the soccer ball after it is lost. This is one of the simplest soccer drills to set up in a small space, with players working to chase down a ball and regain possession. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:16:47 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Two-Touch Passing Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Paul Riley demonstrates one of the more basic soccer drills to work on two-touch passing in this video. It's a great drill because players receive the ball with the outside of the foot and pass with the inside, thereby perfecting their two-touch passing technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:15:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Three-Player, Two-Ball Passing Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth soccer players need to be able to receive and pass balls on the run with either foot and to either side. Here's one of our favorite soccer drills for developing these skills, using three players and two soccer balls in constant motion. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:14:43 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Square and Through Balls (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Here's one of our favorite soccer drills to work on getting the ball to the goal quickly. In this drill, the dribbler makes a square pass (a ball to the side) to a teammate and then receives a through ball (on a diagonal) back to beat the defense. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:13:55 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: 3 v. 1 Passing (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video introduces another one of our soccer drills for passing: a 3 v. 1 drill with the emphasis on a give-and-go pass and then a through ball to beat the defender. The key to this drill is making good one-touch passes.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:59 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: 2 v. 1 Passing  (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this 2 v. 1 soccer passing drill, the idea is to work on the give-and-go pass. A youth soccer coach breaks down the positioning and shows how to work the give-and-go in the video. This is one of the best soccer drills for youth players to work on passing basics.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:10 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Two-Player Passing Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video presents one of our most basic soccer drills to work on passing fundamentals. It's a simple drill but one in which youth soccer players can work on using both feet, one-touch and two-touch passes, and putting pace on longer passes. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:10:37 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Wall Passing (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Wall passing is a soccer move in which a square pass is followed by a diagonal pass. In this video, a wall pass is explained and a drill is demonstrated that develops these youth soccer skills.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:04 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Support the Ball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Providing support to the soccer player with the ball is one of the most important aspects of offense in soccer. In this video, a youth coach explains some important soccer skills and shows how an offensive player can support his teammate by moving into passing position and getting open for a pass. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:59:13 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: One-Touch Passing (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most important soccer skills for young players to learn is how to make a one-touch pass. In this video, coach Paul Riley breaks down the mechanics of one-touch passing and provides a variety of great soccer tips for improving your technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:57:59 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Two-Touch Passing (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Two-touch passing is one of the essential soccer skills that all youth soccer players must learn. In this video, Paul Riley breaks down the basics of two-touch passing, from receiving the ball to passing and the follow through, and introduces a drill for perfecting these techniques. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:56:41 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Receiving a Pass, Part 2 (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this extended soccer skills video, MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates how to receive and control a pass. It is important for the receiving player to be ready to adjust and receive the ball, even if it's not a perfect pass. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:55:48 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Receiving a Pass, Part 1 (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates some important soccer skills when showing how a player should receive a pass and control the ball. It is important for the player receiving the pass to be on his toes and ready to move in any direction. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:54:55 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Single Player Ball Receiving Drills (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Players can make great strides in improving their skills if they are willing to practice during the off-season. In this video, MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates several soccer drills that a player can practice alone in a backyard to improve his ball receiving skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:51:32 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Receiving the Ball with Your Body (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Soccer players must be prepared to use other parts of their bodies, besides their feet, to receive the ball and keep possession. In this video, MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates how to control the soccer ball with different parts of the body to effectively maintain possession. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:50:14 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Ball Control Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates some soccer skills that will help players learn to control the ball. It is important for a ball handler to be light on his feet and keep his head up in order to effectively control the ball and maintain possession for the team.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:48:36 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Time or Man-On Trapping Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth soccer players must determine what to do with a pass before an opposing player tries to get the ball. In this soccer skills demonstration, players quickly decide if they are closely marked in a man-on stitution or have time to turn with the ball or dribble it. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:47:15 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Thigh Control (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Controlling the ball with the thigh is another one of the soccer skills that kids must develop if they want to become complete soccer players. In this video, Paul Riley explains how to use the thigh to control the ball and demonstrates a great little soccer drill to work on the skill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:46:07 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Top of Foot Control (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Trapping with the top of the foot in order to control the ball is another one of the key soccer skills youth players need to learn. In this video, Paul Riley demonstrates how to use the top of the foot to take pace off a soccer ball and introduces a great drill to reinforce these skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:45:04 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Head Control (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Using your head to control the ball is another one of the soccer skills youth players need to develop. In this video, Paul Riley demonstrates how to use your head to control the soccer ball and introduces another great drill for working on the technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:43:58 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Outside Foot Control (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Trapping the ball with the outside of the foot is another one of the soccer skills that youth players need to focus on. Paul Riley demonstrates the skill, explains why it's the best way to get away from pressure, and introduces a great drill to perfect the technique. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:42:51 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Inside Foot Control (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ This video is focused on one of the key soccer skills for youth players: using the inside of the foot to control the ball. Coach Paul Riley provides some great soccer tips and demonstrates a simple soccer drill for working on inside foot control. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:40:07 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Skills: Trapping with the Chest (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Learn how to make a chest trap and drop the soccer ball quickly to your feet. In this video, coach Paul Riley provides soccer tips to help youth players improve their ball control. The chest trap is one of the most important soccer skills for young players to learn. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:39:01 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Cutting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ It is important to be able to cut and be explosive if you want to be a successful soccer player. In this video, Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates some important soccer moves for cutting hard to a spot and developing explosive speed. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:42:24 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Cutting with the Ball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ An offensive player needs to have a good arsenal of moves to effectively keep possession of the ball. In this video, Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates how to make a good cut move with the ball to create space.  ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:41:54 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Cutting with the Outside of the Foot (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates how to use the outside of your foot to get past a defender. A lot of players use the insides of their feet, which makes it easier for a defender to take the ball away. Using the outside of the foot gives an offensive player more options with the ball. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:41:23 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Drills: Zig-Zag Cutting Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ In this video, MLS star Dwayne De Rosario demonstrates a drill that teaches players how to cut with the ball using both feet. At the youth soccer level, it is very important for players to build good ball control skills with both of their feet in order to become better players.    ]]>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: The Step Over Turn (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Paul Riley demonstrates the step over turn in this video, explaining how to use the turn and the importance of accelerating out of it. This is another one of the soccer moves for changing direction against a defender that youth players need to learn and perfect. ]]>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Scissor and Double Scissor (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Coach Paul Riley breaks down the scissor and double scissor, two great soccer moves that youth soccer players should learn. Paul demonstrates the necessary footwork and then sets up a simple drill to reinforce the basics. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:28:50 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Roll and Step Over Dribble (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the best soccer moves for attacking is the roll and step over dribbling move. Coach Paul Riley demonstrates the move and the sets up a simple drill you can use to perfect it. ]]>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Roll and Scissor (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The roll and scissor soccer move is another one of the great soccer moves for faking out a defender and keeping him off-balance when dribbling. Coach Paul Riley demonstrates the move and provides a simple drill for practicing it in this video. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:27:03 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: The Maradona Turn (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most famous and effective soccer moves is Diego Maradona's signature dribbling turn. Coach Paul Riley introduces the move in this video and explains why it's such a great way to elude defenders. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:26:06 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Cut and Double-Cut (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most popular soccer moves is the cut or double-cut move. In this video, coach Paul Riley demonstrates how to do these moves and sets up a basic drill for youth players to work on these skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:25:14 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: The Cruyff Turn (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most effective soccer moves for beating a defender is the Cruyff turn. Coach Paul Riley explains how to perform the move and demonstrates a simple drill with cones for perfecting this soccer dribbling skill. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:23:51 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Getting Free from a Defender (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Soccer moves aren't just with the ball. To present passing targets, youth soccer players have to learn how to break free from tight-marking defenders. In this video, a soccer coach explains how deception and footwork are the keys. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:22:22 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: 1 v. 1 Attacking (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth players can really improve their soccer moves through some simple 1 v. 1 drills. The soccer drill in this video develops dribbling skills against a tight-marking defender. It's offense versus defense, so both players improve their soccer skills. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:21:29 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: Shielding the Ball (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ One of the most important parts of learning how to play soccer is understanding ball possession. In this video, a youth soccer coach explains and then demonstrates the basics of how to maintain possession of the ball and keep it away from defenders. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:19:34 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Youth Soccer: Get a Kick Out of Corners (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Coaching corner kicks at an introductory level will benefit youth soccer players down the road. A soccer coach breaks down different techniques for effective corner kicks.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:40:26 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Youth Soccer Tips for Heading the Ball (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ It&#8217;s important to ensure youth soccer players use correct technique to be effective heading the ball.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:38:11 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Coaching the 10 Most Important Youth Soccer Rules (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Don&#8217;t overload youth soccer players with rules, but start them with the 10 most important ones.
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:37:06 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>So, What About Bottled Water? (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth athletes consume an enormous amount of bottled water and bottled sports drinks. While staying hydrated is essential, this article explains the damage to the environment caused by plastic drink bottles and why using a refillable water bottle offers a great alternative. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Coaching: Practice Scrimmage Tips (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A great way to end a practice, of course, is with a scrimmage. This video provides a variety of soccer coaching tips to help you keep the action flowing and player interest high when setting up a scrimmage for younger players. ]]>
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			<title>Soccer Coaching Tips with Princeton's Julie Shackford (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Princeton's longtime women's coach, Julie Shackford, shares her coaching philosophy and provides some great soccer coaching tips. ]]>
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			<title>Make Youth Soccer Drills Fun and Age Appropriate (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A youth soccer coach will run much more effective training sessions by involving all of his players and making the soccer drills fun. Some great soccer tips from a winning soccer coach. ]]>
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			<title>Youth Soccer Teams Win With Possession (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ To maintain possession of the ball against an opponent&#8217;s pressure, youth soccer players need to develop both confidence and skill. A highly successful youth soccer coach explains how in this article. ]]>
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			<title>Tips for Playing Soccer Goalie (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ 5-time national champion coach Charlie Inverso offers practice and game tips for playing the goalie position, including why soccer goalies should be more aggressive. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Training Tips: Dead-Ball Strategies (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ How can youth soccer players consistently gain an offensive advantage on dead-ball situations, including throw-ins, corner kicks, goal kicks, and direct kicks? Two leading college soccer coaches offer some great tips. ]]>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:05:45 EST</pubDate>
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			<title>Soccer Moves: 1 v. 1 Dribbling Drill (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ The 1 v. 1 youth soccer drill in this video promotes dribbling skills and making a change of direction against a defender. A coach explains the benefits of making this drill part of your team's soccer training. ]]>
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			<title>Practice Tips: Conditioned Scrimmage, Part 1 (video)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ A good soccer coaching tip is to use a controlled scrimmage at the end of a practice to help players improve a specific soccer skill. This is a great way to emphasize and work on a theme of the practice, too, such as dribbling. ]]>
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			<title>Olympian Carli Lloyd Looks Back on Her Youth Soccer Experience (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Gold-medal winning soccer standout Carli Lloyd knows what it takes to be a successful in soccer. In this article, she looks back on the coaching she received as a youth soccer player and how his helped to transform her game. ]]>
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				<![CDATA[ It is important for a youth soccer coach to promote fun and learning during training, especially when working with young children. Use the soccer coaching tips in this video to be a better coach and run more productive practices. ]]>
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			<title>Youth Soccer Coaching Tips from Brown Coach Phil Pincince (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Brown Univ. women's soccer coach Phil Pincince offers some great insights into the game of soccer and tips for coaches, parents, and players for getting the most out of their youth soccer experience. ]]>
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			<title>Avoiding the Swarm in Youth Soccer (article)</title>
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				<![CDATA[ Youth soccer coaches must encourage young players to spread out and not form a pack chasing the ball. A successful youth coach and former college All-American offers some great tips in this article. ]]>
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				<![CDATA[ Being on either side of a one-sided game in youth soccer can be a difficult position for the coach and the players. This article offers some very useful tips to help you make the best of your next lopsided youth soccer game. ]]>
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				<![CDATA[ Keeping youth soccer players hydrated during training is vital, but keeping them focused and motivated following the drink break is important, too. This video offers some great soccer coaching tips for making your practices as effective as possible. ]]>
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