Tips on how to juggle a soccer ball on your head

Juggling a soccer ball is a fundamental skill in soccer. It will help you improve your touches and have a better control of the ball during game.

A lot of players tend to have a hard try juggle the soccer ball on their heads, especially when they first started playing soccer.

So here are some tips on how to juggle a soccer ball on your head.

1. Starting pointUsing both hands to throw the ball up in the air. Make sure not to throw the ball up too high over your head. You want to be in control of the ball during your head juggling.

2. Bend your knees and relax your neckBending your knees slightly will give you a better balance, flexibility, and power. Then by relaxing your neck, you will be able to juggle the ball up in the air for a long period of time.

3. Focus on the center of the ball and use your ForeheadIt is important that you focus on the center of the ball. Keep the soccer ball straight and inline with your forehead. You also want to bend your neck back for a better view and control of the ball.

4. Start smallWhen you first start to practice juggling a soccer ball on your head, you should start small. Start with 1 or 2 times. Then try to improve that numbers while you progress.

Lastly, don’t give up. Keep at it. You will be able to do this just like many players from around the world. This is a skill that can be learn and master with a lot of practices and patient.

Spain’s Uefa vice-president Ángel Villar Llona,fined 25,000 Swiss francs (£16,000)

Spain’s Uefa vice-president Ángel Villar Llona has been fined 25,000 Swiss francs (£16,000) for failing to cooperate with an investigation into the 2018 World Cup bidding process.

 

A statement from the adjudicatory chamber of Fifa’s ethics committee said: “Mr Villar Llona failed to behave in accordance with the general rules of conduct applicable to football officials in the context of the investigations conducted by the then chairman of the investigatory chamber of the Fifa ethics committee regarding the 2018/2022 Fifa World Cup bids.

The American lawyer Michael Garcia carried out an investigation into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids – Spain and Portugal bid jointly for 2018 along with England, Belgium/Holland jointly and the eventual winners Russia.

Villar Llona initially refused to cooperate but later did so.

As he subsequently expressed his commitment to collaborate and demonstrated a willingness to cooperate, he has been sanctioned with a warning and a fine of CHF 25,000.

2016 FIFA Club World Cup

The 2016 FIFA Club World Cup will be the 13th edition of the FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA organised international club football tournament between the champion clubs from each of the six continental confederations, as well as the national league champion from the host country. The tournament will be hosted by japan.

 

 Preparations for the upcoming edition of the annual FIFA Club World Cup are underway as the prestigious competition gets set to return to Japan.

  FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke says the experience of the Japan Football Association (JFA) in organising a number of major football tournaments will go a long way to ensuring further success for the event.

  “This is a country with a proven track record when it comes to staging FIFA events, including six editions of the FIFA Club World Cup, which were all successful. We know it will be a superb setting once again for this annual competition with good-sized crowds and a wonderful atmosphere. The popularity and profile of the competition continues to build each year and this is sure to continue with the huge support shown within Japan,” says Valcke.

JFA President Kuniya Daini says the competition is important for Japan both in terms of development and the entertainment factor.

“It is a valuable opportunity for both players and fans to witness the world trends in club football. Not only does this competition bring exciting and entertaining football, it also gives us an insight into each participating country’s club culture and the respective domestic leagues. Together with FIFA, we will do our utmost to ensure the success of this competition. It will be an important experience for us as we look forward to hosting other major sporting events including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

 The JFA has started working on the tournament and an announcement on the selected Host Cities will follow shortly. The event will feature the club champions of all six confederations (the AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, the OFC and UEFA) as well as Japan’s domestic champions.

  The first FIFA Club World Cup was held in 2000 in Brazil. It has been an annual event since 2005, with Japan playing host in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012.

  The impressive list of winners includes: SC Corinthians (2000 and 2012); FC Barcelona (2009 and 2011); FC Internazionale Milano (2010); Manchester United FC (2008); AC Milan (2007); SC Internacional (2006); Sao Paulo FC (2005); FC Bayern München (2013); and Real Madrid CF (2014).

Veteran Batsman Younis Khan Retired

Pakistan veteran batsman and highest Test scorer Younus Khan had announced his retirement from the 50-over format, and the first ODI between Pakistan and England at Abu Dhabi was his final match in colours for Pakistan.

 

Earlier, Younus was controversially included in the ODI team, after his consistent run of good performances in the longest format of the game.

The 37-year-old  Younis khan made his debut in 13 Feb 2000 against srilanka and  represented Pakistan in 265 ODI’s, scoring 7,249 runs with an average of 31.34, with a highest of 144 against Hong Kong in 2004.

 

He also captained Pakistan in One-Day cricket from 2009-10 and took Pakistan to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in 2009, which held in South Africa.

Lets Find Out Some Secret Aspects Of Indoor Soccer

Lets Find Out Some Secret Aspects Of Indoor Soccer

Indoor soccer, also known as arena soccer.

The game was established and developed in Canada and the United States as a way of ensuring continuity in football during the winter seasons when snow interfered with the outdoor play. Different countries have different regulations concerning indoor soccer as provided by the respective football associations. For example, in some countries, the surface of the indoor soccer field is synthetic turf, while in others the field's surface is mainly ceramic. Instead of lines, walls are used to delimit the indoor soccer arenas.

Let’s become familiar with the basic indoor soccer terms used in the game for a good and fair competition. Some of these terms include:

Bench penalty

It's a situation where a team is given a penalty yet there are no specifications given concerning the player to serve the penalty. A bench penalty causes a team to play short and might be caused by a coach, team member or spectator.

Boarding

It's the act of crowding, charging or pushing a player into the wall of the perimeter. In the middle part of the field, boarding can also occur if an opponent is pushed and runs into the wall.

Careless

It's when a player shows no consideration or attention or precaution when challenging an opponent.

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Dangerous play

It's any form of play that causes an injury threat to the player or an opponent.

Dead ball

It's the situation when there is stoppage and the ball is out of play.

Charging

It's when there is physical contact when challenging an opponent for space within the football's playing distance without necessarily having to use elbows or arms. Charging is treated as an indoor soccer offense
Delay of game

It's the deliberate act of a spectator, coach or player of slowing down the game process.

Double touch

It's the violation caused by a player when he restarts or takes a kickoff and touches the ball twice without a single touch by a different player; opponent or team mate. Double touch is allowable if the ball comes to you after touching the referee or the wall.

Goalkeeper on ground

This simply means that a goalkeeper is the only authorized player to continue with play even when on the ground. However, his play must not pose any form of dangerous play and he should be within the arc.

Handling

It's when a player deliberately makes contact, using his arm or hand, with the ball. However, there is an exemption to goalkeepers only within the arc.

Understanding these rules makes play to not only be easy but also enjoyable. Moreover, these basic rules and regulations are applicable in almost every indoor soccer game.

Pakistan Cricket Team Achievement In Test Cricket

Pakistan Cricket Team Achievement In Test Cricket

Pakistan after clinching a thumping 2-0  win against England in the three-match series in Sharjah in the captaining of Misbah-Ul-Haq, grabbed second place in the World Test rankings leaving behind Australia.

 Pakistan haven't lost any home series in last 8years.

 

 Misbah with his brilliance lead the team Pakistan right toward this achievement. Misbah also become the most successful captain for team Pakistan in test history.

American Company Activision tried to buy Candy Crush Saga

American Company Activision tried to buy Candy Crush Saga, a Blizzard popular game played on mobile phones and the Internet, from the creator King Digital Entertainment in  5.9 billion dollars.