Get in Shape for Soccer Tryouts

If you want to play soccer, yet are not in shape and have not played in forever, don't worry! Just follow this how-to and you will be in mid-season form by tryouts.

Steps

  1. Determine what position you want to play.
  2. Understand the major requirements for each position.
    • 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.
  3. Work on every skill in case you need to play a different position.
  4. Work on these exercises for strikers and fullbacks:
    • Short sprints, such as to midfield and back.
    • 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.
  5. Work on exercises for halfback(midfielder) that include longer sprints, juggling, shooting, tackling and running backwards.
  6. Work on goalie drills that include shuffling, having someone roll/throw or kick balls at you to stop, and working on getting back to the goal before he shoots.
  7. All positions should work on passing and basic dribbling.

Tips

  • Drink lots of water before, during, and after the tryout.
  • Soccer is physical, so be prepared to work, and get hit.
  • Don't get discouraged if you mess up a drill or miss a shot on goal. You will only get better!
  • Warm up before tryouts.
  • Don't push yourself too hard to the point where you injure or hurt yourself.
  • Be aware that you probably will play more than one position at tryouts, so practice each position.
  • Always know that the other people may be better then you. So try your best out there on the field!
  • Drink lots of water before try outs and stay hydrated . Also run for a few weeks before to get in shape and improve endurance.

Warnings

  • Hydrate yourself before, during and after workouts

Things You'll Need

  • Area with markers for a goal
  • Soccer ball
  • Cleats
  • Shin guards
  • Someone on the other side of the field (optional)
  • Stopwatch (for running)
  • High-knee soccer socks

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