Do you watch soccer games? Or do you WATCH soccer games?

Believe it or not, there are two different ways to watch soccer games whether it's live from the stadium or from the comfort of your own home on the television. The first is very basic and it's what 95% of people do while viewing a game. You follow the ball as it rotates from player to player in an attempt to score. This is fine if you are simply a fan of the sport and want to enjoy the game. The second way is for the serious player looking to pick something up and learn from the game. You watch the player who plays your position regardless of where the ball is. You watch him defend, you watch his movement off the ball, you study him and compare what he is doing to what you do yourself. This is such an incredible way to learn! There's a reason why those players on television are there, why not try and pick up pointers from them. Try both approaches and see which you like better.