YouTube Action
Some more refurbishment work done to the column. For these sort of videos ideally would be some sort of free software purpose built for routine designs instead of the standard photoshop stuff we have to live with here. Below is a playlist of the stuff produced so far. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpq29-kBzuINJyZf3udQT7r-5sH5Lz4tc
Gated Possession
Layout – Have numerous gates scattered across a 7 aside pitch Action – the condition on the game is the two teams have to pass through the gate, having a player the other side of the gate to receive the pass. https://youtu.be/PgnBeAVNNJA?list=PLpq29-kBzuINJyZf3udQT7r-5sH5Lz4tc Purpose – Encourages a dynamic approach to playing, always moving and creating space.
The Double
Layout – A goalkeeper and 2 players 11 aside goals and goalkeeper. Action – Have your goalkeeper lay in the flag position holding the goalpost. The signal is given to get up and both players hit a shot in quick succession, the aim must be low and high. Result – The goalie doesn’t have to save the … Read more
Why I coach…
So tonight I was chatting with other volunteers and we added up the number of hours we put into football on a voluntary basis. Mine is about 10-12 hours worth on a normal week without any funding bids or extra events, that is the normal training, matches and admin. If I got minimum wage for … Read more
The Spanish
An article from a while back I found, quite like it. —————– So evolution has taken it’s toll, the scalp has been claimed, the fear factor lost. The Confederations Cup proved to be an impressive warm up to next years spectacle in Rio, the much feared tika taka was proven not to be so frightening … Read more
Professionally Amatuer
Yes yes, I know I talk too much but you will suffer more, i have another something to talk about. Today is another question, amateur football is something that has been long in existence, such a thing gives you very little in return. You don’t get paid to play, which is the usual aim but … Read more
An Expensive Player and an Alcoholic
Something written a long time ago, way back when Bale was sold to Real Madrid. Thought it might be fun to read considering the highly irritating nature of the coutinho saga. ——————————— Often the question is asked why is there so much cash thrown at players, once upon a time a transfer fee going into … Read more
Was Holloway Treated Badly?
So Ian Holloway has left Crystal Palace by mutual consent which basically means they have asked him to leave and Holloway always tries to do the best for the club and what club want so he agrees to leave. If he has been asked to leave because of results fair enough because they haven’t played … Read more
Arrogance is not Attractive
Recent international events made me think, the thumping of San Marino sparked an interesting with regards to the 8-0 score line, to experience such a devastating defeat cant be good for the soul. To date there takings in the world cup qualifying rounds tells a grim tale, played 6 lost 6, not securing a single … Read more