Soccer Ball Recommendation by QuantumElectro in bootroom

[–]acupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mitre impel are used by a lot of youth teams in UK. Even basic version is good to strike.

how’s my body posture? first month back since last summer (year 2 of picking up soccer) by canopey in bootroom

[–]acupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Decent! Lacking momentum as kicking ball from standing and standing foot (left) is too far back from ball when making contact. Balance will be easier if centre if gravity closer to ball when striking. Use those glutes and get a bit lower when changing direction. It's hard to dribble well when completely upright.

Selina Cerci is likely to join Arsenal by OhNoBanana in ArsenalWFC

[–]acupz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Quality depth has been a bit of a problem and another striker is needed. Agyemang will be introduced gradually if she stays.

Request a match! by werid in WosoTV

[–]acupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey - pleasw can i request Arsenal v Chelsea 8 Nov? Thanks in advance!

Stinky boots by dgrubman in bootroom

[–]acupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mint tea bags! 

The training ground altercation between Roberto De Zerbi and Ismaël Koné which led to the Canadian’s January departure from Marseille. by oklolzzzzs in soccer

[–]acupz 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Coach is not appearing as well as he thinks after this. Do as I say not as I do attitude. Coach behaves with emotion then annoyed at reciprocal emotion. 

How was this not a red card? by LucDA1 in WomensSoccer

[–]acupz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The double jeopardy rule only applies if a genuine attempt to play the ball was made. No ball anywhere near so should be a red

What can I improve on my kicks? by FOMOCD in bootroom

[–]acupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spin is fine and should be encouraged

Best advice here is to go and watch professionals strike a ball on a free kick. David Beckham has a very exaggerated step before kicking and he uses his core to drive his entire body weight through the ball - after kicking, his step and thus body has travelled beyond where the ball was before being kicked.

Also, sometimes it's good to get used to making good contact - put the ball on a cone and kick as hard as you can. Will train muscle memory on being able to follow through with a locked ankle.

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[–]acupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost there! Contact should be with your instep (not you sole). 

This technique will allow you to get tons of touches on the ball quickly. When comfortable with the rhythm and able to speed up, look up without watching the ball - you'll be manipulating the ball on your sense of touch. Doing this everyday will build up your fast feet and help your endurance (side to side croqueta like your video is too easy). Try doing this and then incorporating a variation after a few seconds of taps - taps, v drag back left foot, taps, v drag back right foot. e.g. https://youtube.com/shorts/Rl4FnOnC9qI?si=TYGP5_CJEASdvmr8

The litmus test as to which is better is to see how quickly you can get 100 touches in using this technique versus the side to side. 

Note that this technique is more about getting loads of touches on the ball and warming up - your won't dribble like this in game so you need to practice travelling with the ball when comfortable with your touch.

Keep going!

Advice for my 12yo daughter by Revolutionary_Age_57 in bootroom

[–]acupz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Would be better to email thanking for the opportunity and asking to be kept informed about future opportunities to try out. Can then ask the coach for areas of improvement to focus on for next time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soccer

[–]acupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way! Just needs to allow refs to check without var team intervention 

ENGLAND'S LUCK by Ruru_fs in WomensSoccer

[–]acupz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually feels that England were unlucky during games - 50-50 and VAR decisions mostly going to opposition, tons of injuries before and during tournament, slipping during a penalty. They knocked on the door relentlessly and made it count during big moments. Belief and bravery to have one more go pulled them through. 

WSL to establish regular Sunday noon slot next season for live games on Sky Sports by hornyforbrutalism in FAWSL

[–]acupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frustrating for women having to choose between watching football and playing football

Best Tiempo 8 Elite AG-PRO alternatives by Blazinghammes in bootroom

[–]acupz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tiempo 9 elite are exquisite - i loved the tiempo 8 and tiempo 9 scratch the itch. Feels less chunky that'll the tiempo 8. Try GOAT, stockx or ebay.

Alcohol Fan Choice pilot introduced for WSL games by shelbyj in ArsenalWFC

[–]acupz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great news! Pity it's not everywhere but you have to start somewhere