Train like the research says, not like the highlight reel
Conditioning, warm-ups, recovery, and skill learning for soccer — sourced from sports science, translated for the pitch.
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Soccer Science covers the training side of the game: what studies actually support, what remains coaching folklore, and how to run it with a real squad on a real schedule.
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Publishing since2026
Last updated31 October 2026
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Soccer Drills for 5-Year-Olds: A 30-Minute Play Session. Run a 30-minute soccer practice for five-year-olds, with simple games, one ball each and easier options for children still finding their confidence. Skill Acquisition · 30 October 2026 · 5 min
Soccer Drills for Beginners: Six Drills for Core Skills.
Build a beginner soccer practice with six drills covering dribbling, passing, first touch, shooting, defending and small-sided play.
Skill Acquisition · 30 October 2026 · 6 min
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