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aartox
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Posted: Sat Mar 22nd, 2008 11:49 pm |
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First off, I ordered BTB 6 months ago and wish it had existed when I was younger, as I might not be facing my current problem.
I came to the beautiful game (relatively) late, first as a fan and now as an adult player. Learning a new sport as an adult has been a very humbling experience--my mind understands what to do, but my body doesn't always want to do it.
Do you have suggestions for an adult, such as myself, who is new to the game and desperately wants to make up for years of lost playing time? Are there some skills that are fundamentally more important at working on more so than others? If actual playtime (and/pitches) is in limited supply, how do you suggest training in the most efficient way?
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soccertr
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Posted: Sun Mar 23rd, 2008 11:40 pm |
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Great question.
When reading my response I want you to be open minded and think about other sports. I really want you to think about the martial arts.
Whether the beginner in martial arts is 6 years old or 60 years old, they ALL go through the same process. They don't "skip" stages of development. That is why you can have a 6 year old that is a black belt and a 40 year old that is a white belt. (lower)
Each INDIVIDUAL is required to learn the same basic technical training.
The same should apply to soccer players.
It may seem silly repeating BASIC footwork skills as an adult, but if you don't, you will NEVER and I mean NEVER master them.
Make sure you drop your pride and work on the same drills that 8 - 12 year olds are working on. MASTER THEM to become a SOCCER BLACK BELT.
I think that should get the thought process across.
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Posted: Tue Jun 17th, 2008 12:08 pm |
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I agree wholeheartedly! I also came to the game late (early 40's), and am now in my 4th or 5th year as an adult player - and I practice, practice, practice various drills. I have lots 'o videos, and that search for more information is how I stumbled onto Blast the Ball! The rebounder is DEFINITELY something I'm psyched about getting started with - both for me and 'my' kids...
Coaching youth teams, attending coaching clinics are also GREAT for YOUR skill development, and I also became a referee 2 years ago - and you won't believe what that will do for your deeper understanding of the Laws of the Game, positioning on the field, and ability to take in the flow of the game. Being right in the mix with everything from U8's to High School Varsity, to adult league games will also help with your skill development....
UNfortunately, like everything else worthwhile in life, unless you are a prodigy, it's all about blood sweat, and tears - hang in there!
Whitey Mac
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