Playing soccer in my opinion is a difficult task, not everyone has the natural talent to be good at this game; but to play soccer there are basic qualities that you must possess to start learning to play. A player must be very dedicated and committed to learning the sport. For example, it took me a couple of years to play competitively in the local leagues. To play soccer competitively, you must have good physical condition, ball control, and to play your position.
The first step to learning to play soccer is that you must be in top physical shape. It is like basketball, most of the players are tall. In soccer the same principle applies, you are constantly running up and down the field so your physique will greatly affect your skills. You must begin physical training at least two weeks prior to starting foot work. One of the best places to begin training is at a tropical beach. Running and exercising in the sand is said to be tougher than on firm ground. To maintain the best physique possible players must also have a healthy diet. Also, you should go to the gym and work your legs out because that is what you will mainly be using in soccer.
Another step to learning to play soccer is having good ball control. In soccer, ball control is everything; you will never be a good soccer player if you do not learn to control the ball. Learning to control the ball will be one of the most difficult tasks you will encounter while learning to play soccer. It will also be time consuming, but you must be patient and dedicated because this is an arduous objective. When you are approaching this feat I recommend juggling the ball, which is maintaining the ball in the air for as long as possible. This exercise will help you trap the ball when you are in a game. For example, players sometimes kick the ball away from the danger zone, so if the ball goes to you, you must trap the ball. If you do not trap those balls in the air you will pretty much be the laughing