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Leg Exercises for Soccer

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Rogue Parrish

An army may march on its stomach, but a soccer team marches on its legs -- kicking, running, sprinting, dribbling and finally shooting on the goal. From ankles to glutes, you need your legs ready to go by game time.

An award-winning writer and editor, Rogue Parrish has worked at the Washington Post, the Baltimore Sun and at newspapers from England to Alaska. This world adventurer and travel book author, who graduates summa cum laude in journalism from the University of Maryland, specializes in travel and food -- as well as sports and fitness. She's also a property manager and writes on DIY projects.