The Truth about Soccer Dribbling Tricks
In this article you will not learn some fancy soccer dribbling tricks. Instead, you will get valuable tips on how to improve your dribbling skills (which your surely want, otherwise you would not read this article).
Don't look down at the ball while dribbling. Instead, keep your head up in order to see in which direction you're going. This is a mistake that is often made by players that are new to soccer. However, I have seen many other experienced players make the same mistake.
If you want to become good at dribbling you will need to learn how to dribble while using your both feet. Don't limit yourself to one foot as you will be easier to stop because defenders will know which way you will take.
Don't walk and dribble as you will not come any far. Instead, use your speed to accelerate quickly from your opponent.
Don't dribble too often as you will become very predictable. If you constantly take on your opponents by dribbling, they will be able to predict what is coming. However, if you add passing and teamwork into your game, the opponents will get confused and be scared to attack you. Also, your team will be much more dangerous.
Keep the ball near your feet while dribbling as you will probably lose it to your opponent if the ball is too far away from your feet.
Study your opponents before dribbling them. During a soccer game you will pretty soon notice how skillful your opponents actually are. You will often notice one or several players that are not as good as the others. Take advantage on this by performing your dribbling moves when you are facing them in 1 vs 1 situations (for example on the flank).
Don't hesitate while dribbling because if you do, it would be impossible to get around your opponents. If you don't believe in something then how do you then expect to become successful in it? Pretty obvious don't you agree? :-)
Don't stand and walk home when you lose the ball. Instead, perform a quick run (5-10) yards and try to regain the possession of the ball.
Summary
Soccer dribbling tricks mentioned in this article are aimed to help you become a better soccer player. However, in order to become good at dribbling you need to practice often and regularly. Also, if you already are good at dribbling you will still need to practice often in order to maintain what you've learned.
