The Knee Owner's Manuel, by Daniel J. Brugioni, MD and Jeff Falkel, Ph.D., P.T., CSCS

A step by step guide to the replacement procedure and a one year program for complete rehabilitation.
An excellent book that takes patients through the preparation for and rehabilitation of Total Knee Replacement surgery.
The authors are comprehensive in considering all aspects of preparation, tools, expectations and a realistic recipie to fully recover and have get your life back.
The Futebol, a soccer training ball/tool, is just one of the tools that they suggest for strengthening muscles in the leg, gaining flexibility and range of motion in the knee and balance. A fun way to rehab.
The book is excellent.

Marbles using soccer balls.
1 v 1 warm-up game. Great for fitness and touch.
Use soccer field as boundries. (or we often play on a baseball field using the fence, foulline and infield as boundries)
Both players have a ball.
Player 1 (P1) rolls the ball out 10 to 15 yards, player 2 (P2) trys to hit P1's ball with a pass/shot. Once P2's ball passes P1's ball then P1 can attempt to hit P2's ball and on and on, P1 trying to hit P2's ball and P2 trying to hit P1's ball in rotation (taking turns).
If a ball is hit then the player who's ball was hit can immediately try to hit the others' ball.
If the ball goes out of bounds for any reason then the player does 3 push-ups on the spot.
Each time the player hit's the others ball a point is scored. Games to 5 or 10, must win by 2.

Tip: in order to set up for a good opportunity players should run to their ball after passing/shooting to hit the opponents ball (similar to following your pass) so as the opponent's ball passes they are close to their ball and able to make their attempt while the opponents ball is still close. This is the fitness part of the game.
Tip: when taking a shot players should shoot/pass a well paced ball so as not to give the opponent an easy opportunity.

Advanced Game: Point can only be scored by hitting a moving ball. This will require more running as players must take shots quickly before the other ball stops moving (if ball stops then the opponent will push their ball in any direction they choose to give the other player a chance to score - sportsman-like). This will require thought and tactics as hitting a moving target requires a higher level of skill. The advanced game will also raise the level of fitness as to be competetive, if played correctly, advanced marbles requires some serious running.

It's inevitable; if you are going to play at a high level of soccer you are going to have to develop a move or two or three; something to buy time, to create space, to escape from pressure or to take a defender on and create a shot etc.

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It takes practice. To develop moves you need to spend quality time with the ball working on the footwork, the timing to perfect it. It's great to find a move that you like and mimic it over and over and over untill you have it down, till it becomes a natural part of your ball handling...and then practice it 1 v1, in small games, at team practices. Then you need to find the courage to execute in a game. Once you find that rythmn the move will come easy and so may many more.

Hard work is what it is all about. Practice.

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Advanced Team Warm-up
How about this. Build a grid with cones that has 9 squares or boxes. Each square should be 5x5 to 8x8 yds.

x x x x

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As a warm-up give each player a Brasilian Futebol and ask them to juggle inside the grid.
Restrict them to 2 touches and one bounce in each square. Or 3 touches or 4 or no bounces. Whatever fits your team and creates success. Remember we are trying to make this success oriented while testing the envelope.
They cannot go back to the square they just came from and/or ask them to hit all nine squares in an allotted time. What ever it takes to accomplish movement with the ball.

The goal is to move with the ball, or make the ball do what they want or need the ball to do. Players need to avoid other players in the box, move from grid to grid, keep the ball alive and hopefully eventually keep the ball juggling under control.

Ask for some artistry and creativity.
Execute a “sombrero” to change directions. A sombrero can be flipping, kicking or knocking a ball over their own head to reverse or change directions, or it can be touching it over another players head, usually a defender, as the defender challenges or as the player with the ball runs by the defender. In this drill is is enough to knock the ball or pass it over another participant to get to the next space.
Maybe they could skip a square and chase the ball down, control it and move on.
Reciting poetry while juggling was always one of my favorites. They can also work in pairs. One futebol per pair. 2 touches, one bounce per square. Cannot receive ball in the same grid twice. Work in groups of three etc..
THe key is to move with the ball under control as an invividual or play the ball to space and control it when working in groups.
Give it time and consistency you will see players begin to understand their own space and how to move away from pressure or through space (taking the ball at pressure to create dangerous situations.

Juggling is an excellent way to refine touch and work on various aspects of your skill set.
Try juggling with a Brasilian Futebol and watch your development accelerate.
Below is an idea to help with touch.
-Two touch rhythm:
The idea is to work on balance, touch and agility. It goes like this: touch the ball twice on one foot, using the laces, before alternating to the other foot. Try not to let the ball bounce (but do not stop your juggle if it does) Do not let the foot touching the ball hit ground in-between touches. This means you must balance on the non-juggling foot ( the planted foot) for two touches, then switch. It is important to keep the ball in your sweet spot with every touch, knocking it knee to waist high consistently in order to accomplish this exercise.To start you may want to allow the ball to bounce as part of the switch from foot to foot. Eventually you do not want the ball to touch the ground. You will find that you will need to bounce and hop on the planted foot (the one you are standing on) in order to maintain balance and stay within reach of the ball. Also, the first touch in each cycle becomes ultimately important, as does the second touch because the 1st touch sets up the second and the 2nd sets up the transfer. Finally, if you can get into a rhythm the whole exercise seems to make sense. (the sequence will go like this; left-left- -right-right- -left-left- -right-right) (remember don't let the foot doing the juggling hit the ground between touches i.e. left-left)
As you master this exercise try to keep the ball below your knees, meaning softer touches, quicker feet and better control.

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Juggling a soccer ball is an excellent way to improve many skill sets required for the game of soccer. Juggling can be an individual execrcise or can be done with a partner or in a small group; even a large group.
To make juggling more intersting and to develop a skill set that translates easily into game play players should have a goal and work on specific touches. The following is an exercise that will help players develop “first touch” and the art of “receiving” the ball.
Using the mechanics learned in programs 1 & 2 make the ball work for you. When juggling it is not the number of touches but what you do with those touches that counts. MASTER IT!
Three touch and a knock: Juggle the ball three times and then kick it 10 to 15 feet in the air, control the ball with one soft touch, trying to keep that touch below your waist. Continue the juggle and use one to two touches to adjust and compose yourself, then knock it 10 to 15 feet in the air again. Repeat this process. Work on controlling the ball with your first touch after you have "knocked" it into the air, then use the other touches to manipulate the ball so you can "knock" it accurately into the air again. Progress to a three touch rotation (Knock -control- touch - knock, repeat..) and then a two touch knock-control-knock, repeat) This exercise will help to develop "first touch".

Juggling at a consistent height: With each touch, juggle ball to the same height, 2 to 3 feet above your head, making sure to alternate feet with each touch. It is important to use good footwork to position yourself for each touch so that you are consistently touching the ball in your sweet spot. Start with a bounce between touches to increase the success rate. The bounce will save frustration and enable you to get a feel for the exercise leading to a faster progression.
The goal: To eliminate the bounce. To touch the ball so it reaches a consistent height. To juggle in a confined space employing both goals mentioned above or... To juggle while moving in a pre determined pattern. Side to side, zig-zag, figure eight, or over your head to reverse direction. Knock it higher to work on touch, timing, and striking the ball.

Juggling Program Two:
The goal is to accomplish 300 juggles.
Keep track of how many attempts it takes to reach 300 touches. Count how many times you can juggle the ball with one bounce in between touches. To make the exercise success oriented, just keeping the ball alive or bouncing is OK. This can be difficult on grass as bounces are dulled or muted. The next level is to end the attempt each time the ball bounces twice consecutively without a touch. Accumulate touches with each attempt and keep track of how many attempts it takes to reach 300 touches. Example; 1st attempt you reach 11 touches; 2nd time you reach 15; 3rd time 9; 4th attempt you juggle 25: in four attempts you have 60 touches. At this rate it will take 20 attempts to reach 300. Keep track of your progress. As you get better it should take less attempts to reach 300 touches. Ultimate goal is 300 in one attempt with out the ball touching the gound.
Work toward milestones. 1st milestone; Reach three hundred in 1 attempt with out the ball dying. 2nd milestone; 300 touches in one attempt with 1 bounce or less in between touches. Finally; 300 touches in first attempt with no bounces.
IT CAN BE DONE!
Tips:
*Curl your toes down in your shoe (like trying to grab the grass with your toes) when making contact with the ball.
*Lock your ankle when making contact with the ball, the top of your foot, the contact point, should be parallel to the ground. This will reasonably ensure that the ball goes straight up.
*Alternating feet with each kick is not always possible, but it should be emphasized in order to develop your weak foot, proper balance and coordination. *Try not to put too much backspin on the ball. This will cause you to constantly crowd yourself with the ball and develop bad habits.

Basic eye-foot dexterity and coordination.
Begin with one touch at a time. Toss the ball out in front of you high enough so that it bounces thigh to waist high and with-in comfortable kicking reach. Using the instep, or the laces of your shoe, kick the ball back to yourself and catch it. Ideally you should try to kick (or touch) the ball back to a specific target such as your hands held approximately 10 to 15 inches from your chest. Alternate left and right foot with each touch. Repeat this until you can kick or touch the ball back to your target consistently. Progress to two touches, using a bounce between touches, before catching the ball, and then three, four, five.... still using the bounce between touches, still using your laces, and always trying to alternate feet with each touch. Progress should come quickly once five touches is reached without catching the ball. A good mid-range goal is 100 without allowing the ball to bounce twice between touches. Hands should only be used to restart the ball at this point.
Emphasize a loose and relaxed kicking form, making contact with the ball using the instep or "laces" of the shoe. Try to touch the futebol below or at knee height, not at thigh or waist height, about 6-18 inches in front of your planted foot. Call this your "sweet spot". The kicking leg should hinge at the knee, ankle locked, and toes curled under to create a flat surface as the foot touches the ball. Try to become comfortable with the number of touches before progressing. A good exercise after having accomplished 5 or more consecutive touches is to regress to a smaller number of touches. This will increase confidence, continuity, and rhythm.
Good footwork; Moving your feet to or away from the ball is important in order to position your body so you are not reaching for the ball or crowding yourself by being too close to the ball. Try not to twist or reach across your body to touch the ball. Use footwork to square your body to the ball, distancing yourself properly so you are consistently touching the ball in your "sweet spot". Everybody's "sweet spot" is different, but should produce a consistent accurate result if the ball is touched properly in this area.
Progress to the next phase by eliminating the bounce between touches. Toss the ball just as before and allow to bounce. Touch the ball twice, alternating feet, before the next bounce, using good footwork to find your "sweet spot", but more importantly, using a good first touch to set up a good second touch. Ideally the first touch should knock the ball straight up allowing it to fall into your "sweet spot". Repeat until comfortable. Progress to three touches and a bounce, alternating feet with each touch. Continue progressing to four touches, five, six....This will be more difficult because you will have less time to react. If frustrated, regress back to one touch using the bounce, then try two touches and a bounce, three touches and a bounce or any combination you can think of or get away with. In any case, don't be afraid to use the bounce, that's the way the ball was designed.
For accelerated development try using a smaller ball like the Brasilian Futebol. You will see a difference with consistent use.

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A startlingly original and audacious portrait of one of the greatest players in the history of soccer, Zinédine Zidane. Seventeen synchronized cameras were used, each focusing on Zidane in real time, from the first kick of the ball to the moment he was given a red card and ejected from the game. The match, between Real Madrid (Zidane's team) and Villarreal, was played on April 23, 2005 and was witnessed by eighty thousand screaming fans. Zidane himself recounts, in voice-over, what he can and cannot remember from his matches. Magnificently edited and accompanied by a majestic score from Scottish rock heroes Mogwai, this is perhaps the best sports films ever made, but also one of the finest studies of man in the workplace, an ode to the loneliness of the athlete and the poise and resilience of the human body. (2006, 92 min, 35mm)

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