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TheBigAristotle posted:Attention 3/4 of this thread... Dear god, most everyone that has posted in this thread has probably already died. Thank God I live in Alabama, where artificial stuff is too expensive. We just play on hardened dirt.
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Are these people wearing bikinis to play on goal? Wear football socks and a long sleeve shirt to avoid cuts and burns while playing on turf #lifehacks You can even wear knee pads if you want #protip TheBigAristotle posted:Attention 3/4 of this thread... I found one on my phone's usb port the other day, does my phone have cancer now?  On another note, I wont be buying Mercurials again, even though they're really comfortable mine are already falling apart after 3 months or so of playing twice a week.
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I've never seen a good keeper play on fake turf without long pants and sleeves tbh
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Oct 9, 2014 03:45
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Charlotte Hornets posted:I've gotten those in my pants. Welcome to pants cancer.
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I just scored the winner to get our team promoted  Bombed out of defence down the left, got past the last man and smacked it left footed, through the keepers legs. First and last time I'll ever score the winner in a big game
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Bogan Krkic posted:I just scored the winner to get our team promoted  You ate my sunshine
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What do you guys eat before/during a game, and when? I like a banana right before kick off. I also find fruit gives me energy.
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I'll eat bananas during matches in which I am racially abused
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Bogan Krkic posted:I've never seen a good keeper play on fake turf without long pants and sleeves tbh Ergo, it's ok that bad keepers are getting black-pellet-cancer. For shame! Seriously, if that stuff gives cancer then I am so so hosed.
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I got loving reduced on that turf stuff and did like 5 or 6 good rolls due to the momentum, and when I got home to shower my balls were completely encased in a thick layer of pellets, it was unreal. Pretty sure now I'm sterile or only capable of producing downs babies (regardless lmao!, also I signed my post downs babies.).
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Drogadon posted:Are these people wearing bikinis to play on goal? BTW, scored a hat trick last week... playing in our parents vs kids game for my U15 squad.
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Earthy Ape Unit posted:and did like 5 or 6 good rolls due to the momentum Are you Neymar? My unit plays footy for pt sometimes. I was called out in formation and was told there are no trophies for winning. I am not a skillet by any means. But playing against people who play swarm ball is ridiculous. Also had a guy try me, he was at the corner (no stop in play so just play it in) and he was all "I got you fucker!" I was just standing still. He dribbled right at me and tried to skill past. Stuck foot out and passed it back to the corner. Told him try again. He booted it right at me. Trapped it, made a run to goal, crossed it and that's where it was swarmed over and lost. Gonna look for leagues around here. I don't play enough and I am not comfortable being one of the better people on my team. Soulex fucked around with this message at 21:27 on Oct 20, 2014 |
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I tried Soreen today but it's a bit heavy. the opposition were those niggly fuckers who always 'let you know they're there' by pushing you when you release the ball but despite suffering numerous professional fouls we won comfortably and are in the automatic promotion places 
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Soulex posted:Are you Neymar? I'm not Neymar as I can't dribble past more than 1 defender using technique (and only so long as the 1 defender isn't actually good), but my two talents are running really fast with the ball and finishing. Needless to say I was moving at a good clip per the former and getting ready to do the latter (again, which probably explains the frantic tackle) when I got taken out, and I went loving flying. It was pretty unreal to roll that many times without having any control over stopping, just control enough to brace myself and keep my limbs and head in good spots and enough time to think "this is really hosed up" as it was happening.
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Earthy Ape Unit posted:I'm not Neymar as I can't dribble past more than 1 defender using technique (and only so long as the 1 defender isn't actually good), but my two talents are running really fast with the ball and finishing. More or less describes me but I'm also 6'2" 230 so I generally get the better of those collisions.
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Earthy Ape Unit posted:I'm not Neymar as I can't dribble past more than 1 defender using technique (and only so long as the 1 defender isn't actually good), but my two talents are running really fast with the ball and finishing. This has happened to me, not sure about 4 or 5 times but it was at least 3 good rolls. I was flat-out top speed to win a loose ball right near the center circle, I got the first touch but the other guy put his gigantic foot right in front of mine and I went flying. Had the same general thought, too, "what the gently caress is happening, physics doesn't work this way does it?" I didn't have the wherewithal to keep my face from smacking the ground each time, though, luckily the grass was thick(ish) and it had rained that day.
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Has anyone ever owned a pair of Pantofola football boots? I quite like the look of these http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/Products/Pantofola-dOro-Football-Boots-Pantofola-d%27Oro-Team-Bianco-PU-Soccer-Cleats-White-62009.aspx Wish I could justify buying these http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/Prod...lver-82132.aspx 
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Couple of beginner questions for you guys here. First of all I'm getting decent with ball control and would like to move on to basic crossovers or fakes to practice. Anyone got any suggestions? Any tips on defense when man to man? Anything basic or advanced would be helpful! Also how the hell do you kick the soccer ball high and far? Best I can manage is just a mid power shot.
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First off, you can just go ahead and call it a ball. The soccer part is assumed. Defending, you want to be a yard closer to your goal than a dribbling attacker at a 45' angle to his stronger foot. Skill wise, the best thing to practice is going past your man. Try to dribble from one cone to another as a friend tries to dispossess you.
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The Biggest Jerk posted:Also how the hell do you kick the soccer ball high and far? Best I can manage is just a mid power shot.
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The Biggest Jerk posted:Couple of beginner questions for you guys here. There's lots of little tricks and keys to defending effectively, and they depend a lot of the situation at hand - set piece defending, knowing when to close in and when to concede space, knowing when to make a play for the ball (risky unless you time it right), and when to just jockey and make a nuisance of yourself. Good players will try to bait you in to lunge for the ball and fake the ball around you. I'm phone posting so I can't get into too much detail, but you can't really go too wrong as long as you are between the striker and where they want to go - this is called staying goal side and you'll hear coaches and your teammates yelling it a lot because it's incredibly important. As to kicking long, it's definitely a technique beyond pure strength. Essentially you use your whole body to direct the ball - from a goal kick, run in at a slight angle (I.e. not in a straight line up to kick or you resrirct your body movement), plant your non-kicking foot about a foot-length to the side of the ball, and swing your kicking foot through the ball just below the middle. Hit it with your laces, and tilt your head back as you kick.
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The Biggest Jerk posted:Couple of beginner questions for you guys here. Skilling comes with time. I'm not the best, but practice basic ones. Roll overs, fake shots, cuts. A lot of people I have seen practice dribbling super slow. Get the basics, then go full speed. Roulette is easy, and so is a heel flick. Defending is a lot like chess. Try to figure out what the person's strong side is, and figure that most of the time he's going to cut to that side. Give them space, but not enough to let them make a run. Getting to close will let you get burned 9/10. The best way is to apply pressure and let them make a mistake. Make sure to mark goal side. If you're going man to man, he's going to try to lose you by roaming from side to side. If your coach wants you to strictly be man to man, follow him. If not, don't get out of position. Call out and have someone else mark him. When you're just waiting there for the play, stay kind of close. I tend to stay right behind the attacker and when a clearance or cross comes his way, I push off with my hand on him. It gives me a boost, and slows him down. Be annoying, don't let them have too much room but make sure you make contact. I used to put my belly right up against them sometimes to make them know I was there. If you do get burned, don't be afraid to grab a shirt, a hand, something. Don't drag them down, but slow them down. A frustrated attacker is your best friend. they make a lot of mistakes. Also, be like Shakira. Hips don't lie, don't get caught ball watching. As for booting the ball, lean back. It's form more than anything. Clearances are easy, but doing it right is hard. The best way I can describe it is try to cross it out. It gives you more accuracy. I also slightly tip my foot up (not enough to toe poke) and it gets some extra lift.
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If you are taking more than 2 touches you better be Ronaldo or everyone on your team will hate you. keep the ball moving
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African AIDS cum posted:If you are taking more than 2 touches you better be Ronaldo or everyone on your team will hate you. keep the ball moving Forever this. I'm getting ready to stop playing with my longtime team because my new midfield partner is that guy who can always beat two guys but never beat three, yet he tries to beat three because he can always beat two. Pass the loving ball. Not every ball needs to be a killer pass. Talk a lot. Learn to switch the play.
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I have had a teammate slide tackle a fellow teammate who was a ball hog who always ran into dead ends and never passed it was lol Everyone should watch this scene from cinematic masterpice Goal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRLdKdwHE4Y
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Thats one of the biggest things I drive home to the youth teams I coach. Pass early and pass often. They basically have the green to go upfield if they aren't marked but as soon as a defender picks them up they start looking for a passing option before the defender closes out. Simple ball movement will completely break down most casual defenses.
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African AIDS cum posted:I have had a teammate slide tackle a fellow teammate who was a ball hog who always ran into dead ends and never passed it was lol can you post his personal information so I can mail him a fosters radler as a reward?
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African AIDS cum posted:If you are taking more than 2 touches you better be Ronaldo or everyone on your team will hate you. keep the ball moving I agree with this post also I can't dribble for poo poo
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African AIDS cum posted:If you are taking more than 2 touches you better be Ronaldo or everyone on your team will hate you. keep the ball moving I can not emptyquote this enough. African AIDS cum posted:I have had a teammate slide tackle a fellow teammate who was a ball hog who always ran into dead ends and never passed it was lol Living the dream that one
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Drogadon posted:On another note, I wont be buying Mercurials again, even though they're really comfortable mine are already falling apart after 3 months or so of playing twice a week. What are the best turf shoes out there right now? There are no stores close to me so I'm forced to buy online :/
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Harry Potter on Ice posted:What are the best turf shoes out there right now? There are no stores close to me so I'm forced to buy online :/ Turf or artificial grass?
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Thanks everyone I'll keep everything in mind next time I go practice! While I'm at it, are there any kicking form for dummies resources out there? I feel like I always feel like my kick isn't quite spot on (hits ankles, very distal end of metatarsal, etc.)
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The Biggest Jerk posted:Thanks everyone I'll keep everything in mind next time I go practice! While I'm at it, are there any kicking form for dummies resources out there? I feel like I always feel like my kick isn't quite spot on (hits ankles, very distal end of metatarsal, etc.)
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The Biggest Jerk posted:Thanks everyone I'll keep everything in mind next time I go practice! While I'm at it, are there any kicking form for dummies resources out there? I feel like I always feel like my kick isn't quite spot on (hits ankles, very distal end of metatarsal, etc.) Like Chas said just keep practicing it. Try hitting it a few times with your toe and then do it correctly. There is a distinct difference in the sound it makes. One thing that will help add more power that I haven't seen mentioned yet is to keep your knee bent as long as possible. This will also help with keeping your toe pointed down. Also one that seems obvious but I see lot of people do is taking your eye off the ball before you strike.
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vulturesrow posted:Also one that seems obvious but I see lot of people do is taking your eye off the ball before you strike. loving this! It's important to look at the goal and or target. Whatever. But look at the ball when you hit it to get a clean hit. Practice free kicks with this, it will help.
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Soulex posted:Recommendations on cheap keeper gloves? I keep getting asked to play keeper so I might as well get some gloves. Nobody answered your question so I just thought I'd tell you what I wear. Sondico Aquaspines. Mine are from last year though so they don't have the horrible blue palms. Grip is decent and actually improves in wet weather. Spines aren't removable though so if you don't like having fingerspines then they're no good. Also if one snaps then you'll need to buy a new pair, but for the price these are decent.
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Burqa King posted:What do you guys eat before/during a game, and when? I like a banana right before kick off. I also find fruit gives me energy. Two scrambled eggs with some beans about two hours before the game and a banana Also, anyone got experience with Pantofola d'Oro boots? Eyeing some new astros Insanely Sikh fucked around with this message at 23:17 on Oct 26, 2014 |
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They look so pretty but they're serious p for an astro so I'm wary
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http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/Prod...Blue-61602.aspx http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/Prod...lack-83167.aspx http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/Prod...lack-64538.aspx Omg I'm in love
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Insanely Sikh posted:http://www.prodirectsoccer.com/Prod...Blue-61602.aspx You're a posh oval office so they'll be perfect for you. They are really well made boots though. No fancy technology or any of that but they're solid.
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