Soccer Fun is Summer Fun!

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Soccer is the most popular sport in the world! It’s called football in the rest of the world and kids and adults can’t get enough of playing and watching.

Basic soccer skills are essential to play the game and ball control is key. Master ball control and you’ll master soccer. Juggling is an essential skill that helps players become more comfortable with the ball. Beginners may only be able to juggle 2-3 times while advanced players can juggle well over 100 times in a row!

Some tips to remember while juggling:

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   - Your toe should be down and your ankle locked. You should juggle the ball on the laces of your shoe.

   - Start with the ball in your hands. Drop it onto your dominant foot and kick it back to your hands. Do it again and try to kick the ball twice and catch it increasing the number of kicks as you become confident.

   - Once you’ve mastered your dominant foot, try kicking it with your other foot.

   - Set goals for yourself: 10 - beginner, 25 – getting better, 50 – intermediate and 100+ advanced.

   - Practice, practice practice!!! That is how you will improve.

    

     Try the Diggin Tough Sports Striker Soccer Ball to help your kids master this important skill and go out and have a blast!

      GOAL, GOAL, GOAL, GOAL, GOAL, GOAL, GOAL!!!