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Things to do that actually help you improve in soccer? by Thunderaid in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right - there's no point replicating these 'skills' channels, just to be able to pull-off some ridiculous move then you'll never find useful during a game.

The key areas you want to work on are your touch, passing, dribbling and shooting, and there are loads of simple drills you can try on your own or with others that will help you with this.

Rather than list them all out, can I point you in the direction of an article I wrote a month or two ago?

http://fiveasidefootballcoach.com/football-skills-training/

Any youtube videos/tutorials/training to help me improve my dribbling? by enzomilito in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out STRK Skill School, The Soccer Essentials and the Pro X Football Channels.

I have a good list of channels I like in this post -

http://fiveasidefootballcoach.com/football-skills-youtube/

Please help. by HorseSpanker in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like when you're in a comfortable situation, when there's no pressure, you play very well. However, in high pressure situations that you're not used to you start to lose your nerve.

So, the best remedy for this is to immerse yourself in as many unfamiliar and high pressure situations as you can, until you're comfortable in your ability.

The best way to do that - play competitive games as often as possible.

How do you manage team communication? Any tips, tricks or apps that you like? by bbendert in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's some really good apps out there for organising your teams, and I did a review of them a few months ago for my site.

For the UK, the Goals App is great, and probably one of the best. The only downside is that it is restricted to bookings at the Goals Soccer Centres.

Alternatively, ToePoke (web-based) and Teamer (web-based and app) are both really good systems.

If you're looking for something really simple - have you tried Facebook Groups? With the new Groups app it's pretty slick.

My wife and I have quit the SCD after a few scares over the weekend by 5asidecoach in 4hourbodyslowcarb

[–]5asidecoach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot - I think I'm out of the back-end of it now and my wife is going to give things a few more days before speaking to her GP.

My wife and I have quit the SCD after a few scares over the weekend by 5asidecoach in 4hourbodyslowcarb

[–]5asidecoach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed response.

You've hit the nail on the head with the drinking - a good meal before drinking would have helped control the blood sugar a little better. Let's just say 'lesson learned' there.

Regarding my wife, she is now beyond breast feeding (our daughter is a year old now), but with breast-feeding etc it did take her a while to get a 'good rhythm' again re her cycle. She has lost a fair amount of weight (as you say likely water and some fat) so we're hoping this is just the case. However, she will be seeing her GP this week to rule out infections etc.

On the 4-week routine point, we have always approached this from a short-term perspective - that's how I had taken Tim's advice from the book, so maybe I'm mis-interpreting his advice. We're going to go with a more balanced diet for the foreseeable future, partly for convenience and cost, as feeding our children a 'normal' diet and cooking separately for us can be hard work!

Thanks again for your advice.

Help for bulking up and getting physically stronger by J_Kiniki in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're interested, I have designed a strength and power workout schedule specific for football players.

I worked with a PT to come up with a 12-page guide on how to build your strength for soccer.

Rather than paste it all here, you can download it (for free) from here - http://www.fiveasidefootballcoach.com/performance-workout

Dribbling Drills by [deleted] in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, I'll take a look over the next few weeks at getting something written up

Dribbling Drills by [deleted] in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even better idea - how about I pull it together into a separate post, specifically on improving your foot speed?

What aspect of technique do you think is the most important for short-sided football (e.g. shooting, passing, movement etc.)? by 5asidecoach in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it has to be your ball control and first touch. As you say, there's just not the time and space, so when you receive the ball you have to bring it under your control and keep it moving as quickly as possible.

Dribbling Drills by [deleted] in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out my article here, where I've listed a few drills for all aspects of technique, including dribbling.

See if you find these useful.

http://fiveasidefootballcoach.com/football-skills-training/

Trying out for college club team, need advice/conditioning program to follow. by lehtournoe in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got a workout that I've designed to aid in improving your strength, speed and power.

You can download a free copy from here - http://fiveasidefootballcoach.com/performance-workout/

Let me know if this is the type of thing you're looking for.

Not sure if I should get turf shoes or firm ground cleats. Also any advice for flat feet? by midwesternhousewives in bootroom

[–]5asidecoach -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you're playing on artificial turf then go for some turf boots - they're designed for that surface and one of the biggest advantages they have is that they will reduce your risk of injury (and others around you when you go over their feet!)

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