Posts by Tommy Jackson

Advantage in soccer is the referee's decision to let play continue after a foul because the team that got fouled is already better off carrying on than they would be…

You've watched a striker miss an open net from six yards and heard the commentator say "that was worth 0.9 expected goals." Ten seconds later a different player scores from…

I've watched a lot of beginners burn out around day 10 of a self-guided soccer plan, not because they lacked motivation, but because the plan itself gave them no reason…

If you're trying to figure out how to teach soccer to 5–10 year old kids, here's something worth knowing before you set up a single cone: a 5-year-old and a…

Goalkeeper training at home is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your reflexes without waiting for team practice, a coach, or even a full-size goal. All you really need…

The best 7 soccer dribbling drills that Actually help you beat defenders focus on close ball control, quick decision-making, and handling pressure. Exercises like cone weaving, figure 8 turns, mirror…

If you're wondering how to fix poor dribbling in soccer, the honest answer is that most problems come down to three things: keeping your head up, using the right part…

It doesn’t hit you all at once. One week, you’re sharp—quick on the ball, full of energy. Then slowly, things change. Your legs feel heavier than usual. Your timing is…