When people hear about the island of Borneo, naturally their minds will jump to miles of dense jungle terrain and wildlife unimaginable to those of us who reside […]
The Sweeper Keeper: Effective?
Defenders will accept all the help they can get to prevent the opposition from scoring. That help usually comes in the form of midfielders dropping deeper, but are […]
How to Use a Ball-Winning Midfielder
As we watch Kevin De Bruyne or Luka Modric thread sumptuous passes through defenses for their strikers to feed on weekly, it’s no surprise so many kids out […]
Offside Rule for Beginners (Explained Simply!)
When the assistant referee indicates an offside, this is a cause of despair and frustration for the attacking team, but a reprieve for the defensive side – amplified […]
What are Ball-Playing Defenders?
Remember the adage “If in doubt, kick it out” that was drilled into us as kids?” Does it even apply anymore? That depends on who you ask. As […]
What are Concussion Substitutions in Soccer?
Thankfully the days of not addressing concussions in soccer are long gone, but until recently, when a soccer player was concussed, your side simply had to sacrifice one […]
SKH Visits … Milan
Growing up in England, I could point to only a handful of derbies outside the Premier League that would truly entice me. El Clásico was up there and […]
The Role of the Carrilero Explained
The artistry and flair associated with Spanish soccer has been a joy to watch for decades, producing some of the best the game has offered. One role which […]
Raumdeuter in Soccer: Worth Deploying?
The days of the classic 4-4-2 being to automatic formation to select as a head coach are gone. Instead, savvy managers now look for creative ways to create […]
What is a Mezzala in Soccer?
The Italians have given us so much in soccer over the years. Some of the greatest players and managers have hailed from this corner of Europe, not to […]