II. Training ground
You don't live near a soccer field, so where can you train? You can do it in any quiet, open area where no one will distract you from your drills.
When taking shots on a real goal, for example, you'll frequently have to stop to retrieve your ball. Unless you have a workout buddy or you're using a rebounder net, your training will suffer. Don't worry if you lack access to both, just find a flat wall (handball or raquetball courts are ideal.) There, you can work on your kicking and trapping ability. It's very efficient to practice against the wall, because it lets you do a high number of repetitions in a short period of time.
For dribbling and anything agility-related, it's usually safer to work on a grass surface. Look for a nice, even area of grass where you can practice. Again, it doesn't have to be at a soccer field. Improvise with what you have available like the nearest public park, your backyard and so on...
| Quiet - Find a nice, isolated place where nothing can distract you from your drills. |
| Wall - Seek a flat wall or fence with an open area next to it. It doesn't necessarily have to be really high. |
| Goal - Ideal for practicing curving. Kicking against the wall is good, but when curving it's better to practice with a real goal as it helps your spatial awareness. Notice how your aim and technique change as you take curve shots at the goal from various angles. |
| Turf - When woking on dribbling, agility or speed, it's usually safer to train on an even surface with natural grass. |
