How to Get in Shape for Soccer Tryouts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Determine what position you want to play.

   Striker(forward) or fullback(defender) should work on playing on one end of the pitch(field) to work on offense or defense.
   
   Halfback(midfielder),needs more stamina than a striker or a fullback because you have to play at both ends of the pitch.
   
   Goalie needs better reflexes, and need to be able to anticipate where a shot is going. ,, Push-ups to strengthen your muscles for throw-ins.
   
   Hop to work on your jumping and to strengthen your legs.
   
   Work on juggling the soccer ball,if you are trying out for striker, to work on ball-handling and shooting in different situations (1-on-1, 2-on-1, etc.) Work on running backwards, for a fullback, and how to tackle properly.
   
   To tackle is to make legal contact to separate the ball from the carrier. ,,,
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   Step 2: Understand the major requirements for each position.

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   Step 3: Work on every skill in case you need to play a different position.

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   Step 4: Work on these exercises for strikers and fullbacks: Short sprints

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   Step 5: such as to midfield and back.

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   Step 6: Work on exercises for halfback(midfielder) that include longer sprints

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   Step 7: juggling

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   Step 8: shooting

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   Step 9: tackling and running backwards.

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    Step 10: Work on goalie drills that include shuffling

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    Step 11: having someone roll/throw or kick balls at you to stop

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    Step 12: and working on getting back to the goal before he shoots.

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    Step 13: All positions should work on passing and basic dribbling.

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