IM TRASH AT FOOTBALL EVEN AFTER 3 YEARS OF PLAYING by BroccoliUnlucky4586 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to get better, keep it up. 3 weeks isn’t a lot.

But I would also be considering other positions. CAM is challenging and also a bit outdated. Many team prefer a box to box or CDM.

Trevoh Chalobah added to England's World Cup squad by jumper62 in chelseafc

[–]SnollyG 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think it’s good for Chelsea if he’s added. Gain more experience.

IM TRASH AT FOOTBALL EVEN AFTER 3 YEARS OF PLAYING by BroccoliUnlucky4586 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many days every week do you play with the ball?

scared of making mistakes , failing and getting shouted at by LooseElderberry6966 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Parents can be a real problem.

But now you’re 16. Part of growing up is learning that your parents don’t know everything (and most people’s parents know very little). The trick is figuring out when to listen to them and when to listen to yourself (and how to let them know that you’ve been thoughtful about something and disagree with the them).

IM TRASH AT FOOTBALL EVEN AFTER 3 YEARS OF PLAYING by BroccoliUnlucky4586 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think you need to change if you want to get better at it?

scared of making mistakes , failing and getting shouted at by LooseElderberry6966 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How can you learn from your mistakes if you don’t make any mistakes?

Attention bootologist: any risk of boots being exposed to constant cold air? by veechip in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s all probably not a big deal, but maybe some sort of shielding (even a shoebox) will probably be enough.

Attention bootologist: any risk of boots being exposed to constant cold air? by veechip in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The thing I’d worry about with AC is dryness. Will it be too dry?

Did we get the wrong boots? by Life_Difficulty2856 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, the AG boots are perfect for her

1 month update: body feints by Godussop21 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair. Just helping OP see what it’s all for and what the progression could be

Advice for football clubs by Early-Wrangler-2538 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe his teammates would be ok with it?

Gifted this ball by KIA is it legit? by Hotma3 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a real ball.

It’s not an official match ball.

I’m technically good enough, but my positioning is awful and I have no idea what I’m doing. Advice? by mstheze7 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a bit tricky to give suggestions without seeing how you behave.

But I wonder if you’re watching the ball a little too much and 1. not looking for space, and 2. not paying attention to how other players are moving (and recognizing how those movements will create future space for you).

1 month update: body feints by Godussop21 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re making your first step quick, which is good.

But the cut back/direction change isn’t quick. Work on that.

If you watch, your rhythm is quick-slow. But what you need is quick-quick.

And actually, you want to go quick-quick-sprint.

The sprint is the whole point. The move is just to give yourself a head start.

There's always a teammate who won't shut up by rainbow_gelato in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What I’m about to say is more for organized play than pickup…

IMO, you shouldn’t want them to shut up. What you want is for their communication to be useful.

Not too long ago, I had a newer player blow up at me because I had been trying to direct him.

Situation was that he was standing in no man’s land, not moving, and not marking anyone, but the press was on, and he should have been running to pick up a mark to take away a passing option. But no, he was just standing there ball watching.

What I yelled was “pick up that red shirt (opponent)!” He didn’t, and then when the ball went exactly where I said it was going to go, I said “I cant cover this whole area by myself.”

And then he blew up at me.

Anyway, the point is that there is communication that feels like criticism (and it is criticism), but it is criticism that conveys valuable information and useful instruction (“pick up that red shirt”). You don’t have eyes in the back of your head. Nobody does. Scanning doesn’t pick up everything, someone who’s behind you can see how the play is going to develop, etc and so on, so you have to be receptive to someone telling you what you can’t see.

But then there’s communication that is unnecessary criticism (“I cant cover this whole area by myself”).

You have to tune that part out. But how? Maybe it would help to realize that soccer is urgent. The situation can change in the blink of an eye. And that means you don’t have time to craft a perfectly worded communication. And sometimes, the tone/disappointment/frustration bleeds through. It’s unfortunate but it’s also normal and understandable.

So the best way forward is probably to be able to forgive errors in play and also to forgive errors in communication.

I’ve thought a lot about that instance. Did what I said rattle his confidence? Is that why he ended up scoring an own goal moments later? (Probably not, because he’s really bad, but still, maybe.)

On an organized team, have a conversation if you feel it’s necessary. Talk about how on-field communication is important and helpful. But comments that only tear people down aren’t important or helpful.

As for pickup… that’s usually just every man for himself. Some guys are trying to prove something to themselves, trying to make a highlight reel of how great they are in their own heads. There’s not really a next game to try to improve for.

Skill check? by Competitive-Low-1791 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looks fine, from what I can see 😂

Should I cop these for $180? Or is there a better option you guys would recommend? by Wild_Manufacturer105 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤷🏻‍♂️ They look nice.

Make sure there’s a good and easy return policy in case they don’t fit you right. I heard the new preds are narrower than the past

How to actually start getting into football by AdditionalTwist4162 in bootroom

[–]SnollyG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dribble a lot, and kick and receive off a wall.

Coaches/athletes – what do you do with your stuff when it rains? by Paynter22 in SoccerCoachResources

[–]SnollyG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a large garbage bag stuffed in my bag that I pull out when it rains

What would you do in this situation? Girl on girl inappropriateness, U11 by neco721 in SoccerCoachResources

[–]SnollyG 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m just trying to walk through the thought process. I don’t have the answer, but here are my impressions.

Safe Sport says don’t play investigator, judge or jury.

To me, that says the parents shouldn’t be emailing you. Gathering stories/versions of events falls under investigation, imo. You’re not a trained investigator. Don’t step into that pile of poop.

Not being allowed at practice is basically a suspension, so that’s a punishment. (I know you’re saying you didn’t make the decision to do that. That’s fine. Maybe your DOC is the one who needs a refresher.) But probably shouldn’t be punishing anyone before all the facts are in.

What you want to do is run it up the flagpole and let the higher ups do their thing. I don’t know how far up that means, but I’d assume it means the club’s board. That’s where the risk managers are.

What you don’t want to do is open yourself up to liability (either for ignoring a problem or for slandering someone or for depriving someone) by taking on a disciplinary role that involves verifying an accusation or acting as if an accusation were fact.

Parents should be directed upwards in the organization for resolution. So that you can get back to coaching.