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Many developing football countries often overlook a crucial aspect when it comes to nurturing young talent. The key lies not only in coaching but in fostering a deep bond between a child and the ball. Rather than focusing solely on technical skills, it is vital to spark a child's...

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This make a lot of sense i coach U12 I have noticed during training they just want to be on the ball even after we done training they still want to kick it during, before and after.

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@FUNinoCA Love it, @tomsan106 ! How old is the little one in this video at time of recording?

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@FUNinoCA He was 5yrs old.

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You seen this @StuartOwenSD 👏

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@PFL_Fans_United Is this the same methodology applied by successful footballers’ parent during their childhood? Can you try to name a few top players who benefited from this idea?

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@PFL_Fans_United Here’s a few. 😉⚽️

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Children can be introduced to a ball as soon as they begin to walk, not with the intention of developing footballers right away, but simply as a way to bond, play, and enjoy time together. In many Latin cultures, this is quite common. A parent, often a father, will naturally use a ball as a tool for connection and play. As a result, children develop comfort and familiarity with the ball from a very early age, giving them a natural head start in coordination and ball manipulation. This is what’s possible for a three year-old, if a parent has some knowledge on what to encourage.
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Children can be introduced to a ball as soon as they begin to walk, not with the intention of developing footballers right away, but simply as a way to bond, play, and enjoy time together. In many Latin cultures, this is quite common. A parent, often a father, will naturally use a ball as a tool for connection and play. As a result, children develop comfort and familiarity with the ball from a very early age, giving them a natural head start in coordination and ball manipulation. This is what’s possible for a three year-old, if a parent has some knowledge on what to encourage.

Tom Byerトム•バイヤー

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All the best coaching in the world at the youngest ages is rendered useless if a child hasn’t developed the ability to focus their attention. You can bring the best coach in the world to your child’s training session and if they don’t pay full attention absolutely nothing takes place. Similar to inside a classroom where you can bring the teacher of the year to your child’s classroom and if they don’t focus and pay attention, learning does not take place. So it’s not always the case of good or bad coaching it’s often the case a child’s lack of ability to learn by not focusing on what is being taught. This is especially true for the youngest ages. This video is an example of a 5yr old child focusing their attention, trying to control an object with their feet, the ball. This becomes a mental task, married together with the action of movement, making it a physical task as well. The brain loves to learn while moving. Combining, mind and body, thinking and feeling, this allows the cerebellum, the seat of the unconscious mind, to create a chemical signature of this experience, which is emotions. Emotions are the on off switch for learning. Couple in a parent being present, this becomes a shared experience together, where the child is constantly seeking the parents approval, attention, and praise which creates a chemical electrical process in the body which is emotions. This facilitates, deep learning, and long-term memory, all disguised as playtime. A parent just being present allows for this experience to take place. A child this young rarely starts playing or exercising with a ball without someone being present. Being present and sharing this experience together is key for the learning process to take place. These movements are being stored in the non-declared memory which makes this implicit learning when you do something so many times it becomes natural and outside your conscious awareness. Like riding a bicycle or driving a car.
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All the best coaching in the world at the youngest ages is rendered useless if a child hasn’t developed the ability to focus their attention. You can bring the best coach in the world to your child’s training session and if they don’t pay full attention absolutely nothing takes place. Similar to inside a classroom where you can bring the teacher of the year to your child’s classroom and if they don’t focus and pay attention, learning does not take place. So it’s not always the case of good or bad coaching it’s often the case a child’s lack of ability to learn by not focusing on what is being taught. This is especially true for the youngest ages. This video is an example of a 5yr old child focusing their attention, trying to control an object with their feet, the ball. This becomes a mental task, married together with the action of movement, making it a physical task as well. The brain loves to learn while moving. Combining, mind and body, thinking and feeling, this allows the cerebellum, the seat of the unconscious mind, to create a chemical signature of this experience, which is emotions. Emotions are the on off switch for learning. Couple in a parent being present, this becomes a shared experience together, where the child is constantly seeking the parents approval, attention, and praise which creates a chemical electrical process in the body which is emotions. This facilitates, deep learning, and long-term memory, all disguised as playtime. A parent just being present allows for this experience to take place. A child this young rarely starts playing or exercising with a ball without someone being present. Being present and sharing this experience together is key for the learning process to take place. These movements are being stored in the non-declared memory which makes this implicit learning when you do something so many times it becomes natural and outside your conscious awareness. Like riding a bicycle or driving a car.

Tom Byerトム•バイヤー

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This World Cup has shown how Argentinian players are just built different, and it was interesting because, in the press conferences, both managers addressed this. First, Tuchel talks about the Argentinian value of the ball and how they protect the ball at all costs, how they manage those small spaces, and how they learn this from a young age. He references culture, and this is exactly it. A child playing in a certain environment leads to that. Not every Argentinian child is on the national team, but it raises the ceiling. It creates a certain type of style and a certain type of player. Then Scaloni also references his culture. He sees them play without fear of losing. It comes from playing in an environment where you are constantly faced with the potential of losing and being able to play with that pressure, right? They don’t fight against it. They play with it. They use it. And I think this is where youth football coaches should really take note. This does not mean we should copy and paste Argentinian culture into every training environment, because culture cannot just be copied. But the values within that culture can be inculcated in every training environment. The value of the ball. The courage to receive it in small spaces. The ability to protect it under pressure. The confidence to keep playing after a mistake. The willingness to play with the possibility of losing rather than constantly trying to avoid it. Those values can become part of the environment we create every day. They can be present in the games we design, in what we praise, in what we allow players to struggle with, and in how we respond when they lose the ball. If every mistake leads to the coach stopping the session, giving the answer, or taking the pressure away, then players never learn to play with that pressure. They learn to wait for the coach. It was cool to see how two managers, at such a big stage, reference culture and the environments that kids play in when they’re young. Because the players we see on the biggest stage were not only created by tactics or coaching information. They were created by environments that taught them what to value, how to relate to the ball, and how to play when there was something to lose.
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This World Cup has shown how Argentinian players are just built different, and it was interesting because, in the press conferences, both managers addressed this. First, Tuchel talks about the Argentinian value of the ball and how they protect the ball at all costs, how they manage those small spaces, and how they learn this from a young age. He references culture, and this is exactly it. A child playing in a certain environment leads to that. Not every Argentinian child is on the national team, but it raises the ceiling. It creates a certain type of style and a certain type of player. Then Scaloni also references his culture. He sees them play without fear of losing. It comes from playing in an environment where you are constantly faced with the potential of losing and being able to play with that pressure, right? They don’t fight against it. They play with it. They use it. And I think this is where youth football coaches should really take note. This does not mean we should copy and paste Argentinian culture into every training environment, because culture cannot just be copied. But the values within that culture can be inculcated in every training environment. The value of the ball. The courage to receive it in small spaces. The ability to protect it under pressure. The confidence to keep playing after a mistake. The willingness to play with the possibility of losing rather than constantly trying to avoid it. Those values can become part of the environment we create every day. They can be present in the games we design, in what we praise, in what we allow players to struggle with, and in how we respond when they lose the ball. If every mistake leads to the coach stopping the session, giving the answer, or taking the pressure away, then players never learn to play with that pressure. They learn to wait for the coach. It was cool to see how two managers, at such a big stage, reference culture and the environments that kids play in when they’re young. Because the players we see on the biggest stage were not only created by tactics or coaching information. They were created by environments that taught them what to value, how to relate to the ball, and how to play when there was something to lose.

David Garcia

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Lots happening in this clip?… Key takeaways though… We need to let players spend more time on the ball. Too much focus on overloaded practices, rondos and positional play inevitably leads to quick play and Group possession focus type outcomes. Also when do you let your players practice moving at full speed with the ball? This is where ball Mastery comes in and 1v1, 2v2 & 3v3 practices. I say the players I work with all the time. You should be able to move as quickly with the ball as you do without it, but unfortunately most Team sessions the ⚽️becomes like a hot potato.
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Lots happening in this clip?… Key takeaways though… We need to let players spend more time on the ball. Too much focus on overloaded practices, rondos and positional play inevitably leads to quick play and Group possession focus type outcomes. Also when do you let your players practice moving at full speed with the ball? This is where ball Mastery comes in and 1v1, 2v2 & 3v3 practices. I say the players I work with all the time. You should be able to move as quickly with the ball as you do without it, but unfortunately most Team sessions the ⚽️becomes like a hot potato.

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Iran's as their last minute goal vs Egypt was overturned by VAR denying them a crucial victory that would have guaranteed an advancement out of groups. The player was in an offsides position when the ball was played by the original shooter so he cannot play the ball on the rebound. That is if there is a deflection. There is an exception: If a defending player deliberately plays or controls the ball (such as attempting a back-pass or a controlled clearance) and it falls to you, the offside is reset, and you can legally play the ball. That obviously doesn’t happen here. It’s a clear deflection and rebound in this play and isn’t the defense gaining control and sending it to the originally offsides player. It’s the right call by VAR. Same reason a penalty or free kick taker can’t hit the ball first if they hit the post.
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A Big problem with many young kickers on kickoffs. A wide angle takes away from linear power and directional control. The tendency coming from the soccer field to kicking a football is to swing across your body. I see too many kickers really wide in their approach and yet they still kick the ball back to the left with the right foot. Notice how NFL kickers when they’re kicking the ball to the right are still not even as wide as some young kids are that are just blindly kicking the ball down the field, and more than likely expecting to pull it to the left. Then when they land on their follow through, they continue to trip over themselves for several steps because their swing is counterproductive to their bodies momentum
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A Big problem with many young kickers on kickoffs. A wide angle takes away from linear power and directional control. The tendency coming from the soccer field to kicking a football is to swing across your body. I see too many kickers really wide in their approach and yet they still kick the ball back to the left with the right foot. Notice how NFL kickers when they’re kicking the ball to the right are still not even as wide as some young kids are that are just blindly kicking the ball down the field, and more than likely expecting to pull it to the left. Then when they land on their follow through, they continue to trip over themselves for several steps because their swing is counterproductive to their bodies momentum

Shayne Graham

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Ajax training this week featured this Combination Passing Practice: Up Back Through Variation Practice Description This technical combination practice is designed to develop passing quality, positional awareness, timing of movement and communication. The outside players will always complete two passes around the outside before transferring the ball through the central area (Adapt as it progresses). As the ball enters the middle, the two central players combine using an up back through pattern. Both central players must continually assess the movement of the ball, adjust their positioning and prepare early to receive. Play is limited to one or two touches to encourage efficient ball circulation. Following the central combination, the player who sets the ball rotates into the outside position. The player who initially passes into the central area moves inside to continue the sequence. Coaching Points • Maintain concentration throughout the practice • Scan regularly and adjust position as the ball travels • Communicate early and clearly • Create appropriate angles and distances of support • Receive with an open body position where possible • Play firm, accurate passes with the correct weight • Set the ball into the path of the supporting player • Time movements to maintain the rhythm of the sequence • Rotate positions quickly and efficiently • Maintain technical quality while working at a high tempo Save this post and follow us for more. Get 1000's more like this by signing up to our website. #soccertraining #footballtraining #ajax
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This team was down by 7 runs in the last inning. They made a comeback and scored the winning run by this young man stealing home. 👏 This is why as a catcher, you never throw the ball back to the pitcher from your knees with runners on base. You always stand and take a look at the runner, ESPECIALLY with a runner on third and in this scenario, the game winning run. That’s poor coaching imho. It’s the little fundamentals that are coached in practice that add up to whether a team is prepared or not for the games. Where was the coach telling his catcher to keep an eye on the runner at third?
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This team was down by 7 runs in the last inning. They made a comeback and scored the winning run by this young man stealing home. 👏 This is why as a catcher, you never throw the ball back to the pitcher from your knees with runners on base. You always stand and take a look at the runner, ESPECIALLY with a runner on third and in this scenario, the game winning run. That’s poor coaching imho. It’s the little fundamentals that are coached in practice that add up to whether a team is prepared or not for the games. Where was the coach telling his catcher to keep an eye on the runner at third?

👉M-Û-R-Č-H👈

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In our league the play stops when the ball gets back to the pitcher. So getting it back in fast is everything! Our team was struggling with it so I came up with this game on the fly. One practice. Fixed. And the kids were BEGGING to play it again! Here's how it works: ⚾ Two teams. Defense takes their positions. ⚾ Hit through the full order with a tennis racket and tennis ball. ⚾ Every base touched before the ball gets back to the pitcher = 1 point. ⚾ For example: Pitcher secures the ball between second and third? 2 points. ⚾ Out at first before runner gets there or fly ball caught? Zero points. ⚾ Score and keep running if the ball still isn't back. The play never stops until the pitcher has it in the pitchers circle . Works on getting the ball back in fast, backing up throws, base running, communication, and teamwork. We saw a massive difference the very next game! PLEASE SHARE with someone this can help! ⚾💪🔥
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In our league the play stops when the ball gets back to the pitcher. So getting it back in fast is everything! Our team was struggling with it so I came up with this game on the fly. One practice. Fixed. And the kids were BEGGING to play it again! Here's how it works: ⚾ Two teams. Defense takes their positions. ⚾ Hit through the full order with a tennis racket and tennis ball. ⚾ Every base touched before the ball gets back to the pitcher = 1 point. ⚾ For example: Pitcher secures the ball between second and third? 2 points. ⚾ Out at first before runner gets there or fly ball caught? Zero points. ⚾ Score and keep running if the ball still isn't back. The play never stops until the pitcher has it in the pitchers circle . Works on getting the ball back in fast, backing up throws, base running, communication, and teamwork. We saw a massive difference the very next game! PLEASE SHARE with someone this can help! ⚾💪🔥

David Klein

44,156 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

🚨 Regarding Croatia's disallowed goal, this "super slow-motion" replay shows that the ball was indeed almost certainly touched by Matanović—at the very least, a graze of the hair. We can obviously question the "spirit" of how the rules are applied here, but since technology allows us to detect even the slightest micro-touch of the ball, we might as well use it. 🤯 HOWEVER, the main aspect of this decision to analyze is the subsequent header deflection by Veiga. Indeed, two questions arise here (in relation to the Laws of the Game): - Was it a "deliberate play" on his part or not ? If it is deliberate, he plays the Croatian player behind him onside. If it is not, offside should be called. - Was it a save ? (i.e., "preventing or attempting to prevent the ball from going into or very close to the goal"). If it is a save, then offside must be called. According to the Laws of the Game: "The following criteria should be used, as appropriate, as indicators that a player had control of the ball and, as a result, can be considered to have 'deliberately played' the ball: - The ball had travelled from distance and the player had a clear view of it; - The ball was not moving quickly; - The direction of the ball was not unexpected; - The player had time to coordinate their body movement, i.e. it was not a case of instinctive stretching or jumping, or a movement that achieved limited contact/control; - A ball on the ground is much easier to play than a ball in the air." We are therefore in the realm of pure referee interpretation. While waiting for our referees' analysis, my personal view is that the ball's trajectory was absolutely not altered by Matanović's "hair". Therefore, Veiga made a deliberate play, as he had time to coordinate his movement to head the ball. Furthermore, since the ball was not heading towards the goal, it cannot be considered a save. Consequently, he would have played the Croatian player behind him (Pašalić) onside. HNS Portugal #WC2026 #Refereeing
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🚨 Regarding Croatia's disallowed goal, this "super slow-motion" replay shows that the ball was indeed almost certainly touched by Matanović—at the very least, a graze of the hair. We can obviously question the "spirit" of how the rules are applied here, but since technology allows us to detect even the slightest micro-touch of the ball, we might as well use it. 🤯 HOWEVER, the main aspect of this decision to analyze is the subsequent header deflection by Veiga. Indeed, two questions arise here (in relation to the Laws of the Game): - Was it a "deliberate play" on his part or not ? If it is deliberate, he plays the Croatian player behind him onside. If it is not, offside should be called. - Was it a save ? (i.e., "preventing or attempting to prevent the ball from going into or very close to the goal"). If it is a save, then offside must be called. According to the Laws of the Game: "The following criteria should be used, as appropriate, as indicators that a player had control of the ball and, as a result, can be considered to have 'deliberately played' the ball: - The ball had travelled from distance and the player had a clear view of it; - The ball was not moving quickly; - The direction of the ball was not unexpected; - The player had time to coordinate their body movement, i.e. it was not a case of instinctive stretching or jumping, or a movement that achieved limited contact/control; - A ball on the ground is much easier to play than a ball in the air." We are therefore in the realm of pure referee interpretation. While waiting for our referees' analysis, my personal view is that the ball's trajectory was absolutely not altered by Matanović's "hair". Therefore, Veiga made a deliberate play, as he had time to coordinate his movement to head the ball. Furthermore, since the ball was not heading towards the goal, it cannot be considered a save. Consequently, he would have played the Croatian player behind him (Pašalić) onside. HNS Portugal #WC2026 #Refereeing

Check VAR World Cup

74,462 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

Brett Favre once explained his practice mentality in one sentence: “As far back as I can remember, when I went out to practice, every throw that I made, I wanted it to be the best throw you’ve ever seen.” That is not a casual practice mindset. That is a standard. Favre did not become one of the greats because every throw was perfect. He became one of the greats because every throw mattered to him. Practice was not just a place to get through the script, warm up the arm, or wait for Sunday. It was where he trained his intent, his confidence, and his competitive identity. Quarterbacks reveal themselves in practice. Ball carriage discipline, base integrity, stride control, repeatable stroke, and accuracy all show up before the ball is ever judged by the result. When a quarterback treats every rep like evidence, the room feels it. The receivers feel it. The coaches feel it. That level of determination compounds. Greatness is rarely built in the highlight. It is usually built on a Tuesday, during a routine throw, when nobody in the stands is watching and the quarterback still demands the ball leave his hand with purpose.
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Brett Favre once explained his practice mentality in one sentence: “As far back as I can remember, when I went out to practice, every throw that I made, I wanted it to be the best throw you’ve ever seen.” That is not a casual practice mindset. That is a standard. Favre did not become one of the greats because every throw was perfect. He became one of the greats because every throw mattered to him. Practice was not just a place to get through the script, warm up the arm, or wait for Sunday. It was where he trained his intent, his confidence, and his competitive identity. Quarterbacks reveal themselves in practice. Ball carriage discipline, base integrity, stride control, repeatable stroke, and accuracy all show up before the ball is ever judged by the result. When a quarterback treats every rep like evidence, the room feels it. The receivers feel it. The coaches feel it. That level of determination compounds. Greatness is rarely built in the highlight. It is usually built on a Tuesday, during a routine throw, when nobody in the stands is watching and the quarterback still demands the ball leave his hand with purpose.

Nate Longshore

104,231 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

Real mastery is a level of skill so ingrained that the masters themselves may not even recognize their own excellence. This concept can be exemplified by the Samurai, who does not wake up and declare, "I am a Samurai." Instead, they simply live and breathe their art, embodying their skills in every action. True mastery is about internalizing your craft to such an extent that it becomes an inseparable part of who you are. When you master your skills, the journey is often marked by solitary, uncelebrated effort. There are countless hours spent practicing in the shadows, with no applause or external validation. It is in these moments of quiet perseverance that true growth occurs. The darkness, the silence, and the lack of immediate reward are where your skills are honed and your character is forged. This relentless dedication and unseen effort are what prepare you for moments of real need. When challenges arise, all those hours of practice and unseen labor come back to support you. Your responses become instinctive, your actions fluid, and your decisions precise. This is the hallmark of true mastery—acting without conscious thought, guided by the depth of your training and experience.
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Real mastery is a level of skill so ingrained that the masters themselves may not even recognize their own excellence. This concept can be exemplified by the Samurai, who does not wake up and declare, "I am a Samurai." Instead, they simply live and breathe their art, embodying their skills in every action. True mastery is about internalizing your craft to such an extent that it becomes an inseparable part of who you are. When you master your skills, the journey is often marked by solitary, uncelebrated effort. There are countless hours spent practicing in the shadows, with no applause or external validation. It is in these moments of quiet perseverance that true growth occurs. The darkness, the silence, and the lack of immediate reward are where your skills are honed and your character is forged. This relentless dedication and unseen effort are what prepare you for moments of real need. When challenges arise, all those hours of practice and unseen labor come back to support you. Your responses become instinctive, your actions fluid, and your decisions precise. This is the hallmark of true mastery—acting without conscious thought, guided by the depth of your training and experience.

VT

35,030 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

More C64 LittleBigPlanet 8-bit Coding! - Did some work on interactions with Physics Ball, can now go behind and in front of it (That was more pain than I thought it would be!), can stand on it and get a high bounce by holding jump button when you land on it and can also walk on the ball for some clown action! The ball also kind of rolls down 'slopes', (or rather falls off corners), and it also has a proper world position now so can actually be moved from screen to screen - should be able to make some gameplay with this...in theory! #LittleBigPlanet #Sackboy #C64 #8bitart #football
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More C64 LittleBigPlanet 8-bit Coding! - Did some work on interactions with Physics Ball, can now go behind and in front of it (That was more pain than I thought it would be!), can stand on it and get a high bounce by holding jump button when you land on it and can also walk on the ball for some clown action! The ball also kind of rolls down 'slopes', (or rather falls off corners), and it also has a proper world position now so can actually be moved from screen to screen - should be able to make some gameplay with this...in theory! #LittleBigPlanet #Sackboy #C64 #8bitart #football

Marcos

14,421 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

A couple keys on the *press* glove action when dealing with the extremely tough short in between hop that often eats infielders up… Dirt Bro instructor, Taber Mongero, explains the common flaw of wasted time/space when using the press glove action, and how it should be eliminated. Following this explanation, you can see Taber execute the press glove action at game speed on a play where it was extremely necessary. The reason why he is using the press glove action on this play is to turn a tricky short in between hop into a much more manageable short hop by pressing forward through the ball before bringing the ball back to his mid line center line and throwing to first for the out. #DoingDirtWork
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A couple keys on the *press* glove action when dealing with the extremely tough short in between hop that often eats infielders up… Dirt Bro instructor, Taber Mongero, explains the common flaw of wasted time/space when using the press glove action, and how it should be eliminated. Following this explanation, you can see Taber execute the press glove action at game speed on a play where it was extremely necessary. The reason why he is using the press glove action on this play is to turn a tricky short in between hop into a much more manageable short hop by pressing forward through the ball before bringing the ball back to his mid line center line and throwing to first for the out. #DoingDirtWork

Dirt Bro Diamond Training

259,405 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

The “dream” is to achieve the top of professional football, but that’s not an easy task. The journey is arduous, and only a few reach the pinnacle. This path can be mentally demanding, making it crucial for these young talents to receive the right support. The Right to Dream Academy leads by example in integrating mental health support into their programs. Right To Dream’s approach includes education and life skills to help young athletes navigate anxiety, stress, and the pressures of social media. This nurturing environment ensures players are prepared for challenges both on and off the field. “The dream” is that academies like Right To Dream are not the exception, but rather the rule, in the world of football. 🌍 In the end of this first chapter of my work with @CommonGoalOrg: “Football Academies”, I want to thank my dearest friend, Juan Mata García, for his participation in this project. More to come! 💪 #MentalHealth #CommonGoal #RightToDream
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The “dream” is to achieve the top of professional football, but that’s not an easy task. The journey is arduous, and only a few reach the pinnacle. This path can be mentally demanding, making it crucial for these young talents to receive the right support. The Right to Dream Academy leads by example in integrating mental health support into their programs. Right To Dream’s approach includes education and life skills to help young athletes navigate anxiety, stress, and the pressures of social media. This nurturing environment ensures players are prepared for challenges both on and off the field. “The dream” is that academies like Right To Dream are not the exception, but rather the rule, in the world of football. 🌍 In the end of this first chapter of my work with @CommonGoalOrg: “Football Academies”, I want to thank my dearest friend, Juan Mata García, for his participation in this project. More to come! 💪 #MentalHealth #CommonGoal #RightToDream

Sérgio Oliveira

16,325 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

My take: the ball hitting a hand is not always a handball offence. You have to either 1.) deliberately touch the ball with your hand, or 2.) ball hits your hand/arm when it's made your body unnaturally bigger. This isn't deliberate, and if the ball hits his hand - which is on his forehead in the middle of a normal footballing challenge - he hasn't made his body unnaturally bigger. Because the ball would have hit his head anyway, so his hand on his head does not make his body unnaturally bigger. Furthermore, VAR can only recommend an on-field review for a clear and obvious error. There is only one camera angle available, which does not show that the referee has missed a clear and obvious error. We can't see clearly where the ball hits. This is categorically not what VAR was brought in for, and it all needs ripped up in the summer. This is a really poor look for Scottish football, as you can see from the international condemnation online since the game. You really have to feel for Hearts. Unless you're a Celtic fan of course, that must have been class. But if you're not a Celtic fan. Deary me. Could be a generation defining decision, never mind season defining!
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My take: the ball hitting a hand is not always a handball offence. You have to either 1.) deliberately touch the ball with your hand, or 2.) ball hits your hand/arm when it's made your body unnaturally bigger. This isn't deliberate, and if the ball hits his hand - which is on his forehead in the middle of a normal footballing challenge - he hasn't made his body unnaturally bigger. Because the ball would have hit his head anyway, so his hand on his head does not make his body unnaturally bigger. Furthermore, VAR can only recommend an on-field review for a clear and obvious error. There is only one camera angle available, which does not show that the referee has missed a clear and obvious error. We can't see clearly where the ball hits. This is categorically not what VAR was brought in for, and it all needs ripped up in the summer. This is a really poor look for Scottish football, as you can see from the international condemnation online since the game. You really have to feel for Hearts. Unless you're a Celtic fan of course, that must have been class. But if you're not a Celtic fan. Deary me. Could be a generation defining decision, never mind season defining!

Scotland’s Coefficient

420,683 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten