In soccer, there are many moves that one can learn to play effective soccer. In fact, through soccer training, you will learn that there are hundreds of soccer moves. This article will focus on the top 5 skills or soccer moves that you will need to know to elevate and take your game to the next level.

Dribbling is one of the most basic skills in soccer. It is the ability of the player to move the ball on his own up and down the field. Sounds easy? Well, to dribble the ball with precision and using skills such as feints, moves, changes of direction, it takes a lot skill. Without competence in dribbling you will not be an effective soccer player. There are times when you will be in tight areas and need to dribble around the defense to get the ball moving forward again. Dribbling can be in fast break situations, or high traffic situations. You might be caught on the corner or brining it out of the box. Whatever your situation is getting the proper training for dribbling the soccer ball is key to effective playing.

First touch of the ball is another skill that must be learned by soccer players. Whether you are a striker, midfielder, defense, or goalie, your first touch on the ball needs to be precise. If it is not precise you may lose the ball and worse it may lead to a goal. First touch is defined as the very first touch you make on the ball when receiving it. As the ball comes to you, you want to make sure that the ball stays near you. A lot of times people can refer to first touch as trapping. When practicing trapping or first touch the ball may seem to bounce in weird directions but as you get better and better at this you will be able to keep the ball close and dominate your opponents.

Push Passing is a term used for the most common type of passing. It is the type of pass you see taught to the wee little ones of age 5 on up. It is the most accurate type of pass you can make. It is made with the inside of the foot while striking the ball dead center on the inside. You can also use the outside of the foot although accuracy is lost a little. Your plant foot will help you guide the ball where you want it to go.

Long Ball Passing is a term used when you have a teammate across the field or up the field quite some distance and you need to get the ball to them. When you want to pass the long ball you approach the kick from an angle, keeping ankle locked, make sure you have a v in your knee and have a full swing and follow through to the ball. Strike the ball with the instep and make sure you follow the ball through when kicking the long ball.

Finishing is a general term used to describe scoring goals, or finishing the play off. It encompasses shooting, volleys, headers, and any situation that ends in a goal. Finishing is a very important aspect of the game and all players benefit from learning finishing skills.