ChalkTalk

In this ChalkTalk session we take a look at how Cristiano Ronaldo has developed a very unique and effective way of hitting freekicks. He is able to put power and topspin on his shots which make it nearly impossible to save.

Sol Campbell, defender for the English national team and captain of Portsmouth in the English Premiership is one of the best center backs in the world.  Watch this clip of Campbell teaching the proper techniques of defensive heading.

Being a professional soccer player is the dream of every player.  But just because a player makes it to the pros doesn’t mean the hard work is over.  In fact, the hard work has just begun.  Check out a typical practice of world soccer power Real Madrid.

A major aspect of players further developing their skills and being a step ahead of everyone else has to do with a their commitment to training on their own.  Whether it be juggling in the backyard or knocking the ball against a wall.  It’s the extra time players put in to training that will get them closer to their goal.