Heading Ability: The Secret to Scoring with the Head One key attribute scouts look for in strikers is their ability to score headed goals. While height can give players an advantage, it’s not the only factor. A striker’s technique, timing, and positioning are crucial in making an impact in the air. Height Doesn’t Always Matter […]
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Mastering the Art of Beating Your Defender
Mastering the Art of Beating Your Defender One of the most exciting moments in football is a classic one-on-one situation. Imagine a winger facing a full-back, ready to take them on — it’s a moment that defines a player’s skill, confidence, and ability to make a difference. Why Beating Your Man Matters A winger’s ability […]
Read MoreFeeling under pressure when playing football
You could describe pressure as a feeling of nerves concentrated into a particular moment in time. Let’s look at the classic example of pressure on a football pitch
Read MoreMaking extra time for your game
The other vitally important side to this story is that it is not just about finding more time for training, but how you train and what you work on that’s important.
Read MoreSacrifices in Football
Here we take a look at a very interesting article written by ex-professional player Wayne Rooney. In the article Wayne talks about sacrifices in football which we look into here.
Read MoreHow do you Spend Your Time?
In this blog post we are going to look at how you spend your time, and how that affects you as a person and as a footballer.
Read MoreAcademy life and your use of Social Media
This is our warning to you about social media.
Read MoreHow does a club’s scouting system work?
Here at UK Football Academy Finder we are often asked, just how a football academy scouting system actually works.
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