Introduction
Football is a sport that has broken down barriers that have been created between different races, creeds, countries, castes, religions and other socio-economic backgrounds. It is one of the most loved, played and viewed of all sports in the world today. The monetary compensation is also one of the highest in the sporting industry that is given to any athlete. Since it is enjoyed universally all over the globe with equal zeal and zest, there is intense struggle in the sport and an assortment of teams and leagues have been set up with the governing body FIFA regularizing all football related activities.
History
Games similar to association football in which we see today, that involve kicking around a ball to score football goals have been around for centuries in many different countries. The evidence of the earliest form of the game appears to come from a Chinese military diary dating back to the ancient 2nd and 3rd century BC. It has evolved over the years, adding rules and regulations to become what it is today.
Features
Since the spectators coming matches expect to see the very best of the sport and would like their teams to score football goals and win the match, we are going to provide some exercises that will aid you on your journey in becoming an excellent football player. Similar to other professional sports, the exertion one puts into training and exercising for football is what leads to mastery and perfection of skills that help a player to score football goals. Pele, Ronaldo and Maradona did not become the best players on the field by skipping training days and not following their diets. The time one devotes to exercising and training can vary greatly, depending on every person’s timetable and the level (professionalism) of football they play. Exercises that allow to you to score football goals include working on cardiovascular ability. This allows the player to run faster for longer while maintaining stamina. Working on straightening the legs to increase the power of kicking also adds to the player’s ability to score football goals. Upper body strength is also essential as it improves the body’s overall athletic potential and helps the player cope with tackles and pushes on field, keeping him on track towards scoring. Skipping and swimming are two exercises that every great football player has made a part of their exercise routine. Both condition the body in equal measure, helping to create an equilibrium and harmony within the body. Psychometrics and other “explosive” exercises to stimulate both fast and slow twitch muscles are a new found way of improving conditioning. Stretching is also key to helping one relax and get rid of camping. New studies show that stretching also helps to toughen up muscles; making them more resistant to adversity. Since static and other forms of stretching improve one’s range of motion, injuries are less likely to occur.
Tips and comments
Players are advised to warm up and cool down their bodies prior to and after any and every form of exercise to avoid instances of damage to any muscle group. Exercises should also be done under the supervision of certified professionals.
