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How do I address a teammate on a rec league who will dribble around and eventually shoot every time they touch the ball? They are quite talented at dribbling and athletic, but the shots are killing momentum on offense and rarely go in. It’s not as bad on defense because it’s kind of like clearing the ball if it’s a tough situation.

Not sure how to address this or if I even can if it’s stress causing a panic for them or not

My sweetspot is about 7.5-8psi and even that feels so heavy. I consider myself a decent build at 6’5 and about 160ish pounds and I feel like I break my feet whenever I kick any ball that’s more than 10 psi. Does anyone else who just plays for fun actually fill their ball up to 11-14 psi?

Mexico got a penalty because Kane accidentally hit the Mexican players leg… in a non clear goal scoring situation. This seems like such a soft penalty, especially compared to Gordon’s.

Hi all,

Always wanted to try playing but was too intimidated because everyone my age who plays has been doing so since they were, like, 9. Watching this world cup has made me finally decided to just dive right in and joined a coed rec league (no women only leagues around me). I've been watching youtube videos to learn rules and practicing ball control and drills at home. Any tips or advice?

Can I restart football at 30?

I'm turning 30 this year.

I'm from Asia, I used to play semi pro/pro football back in my country in local leagues and National leagues. Last pro 11 aside game was back in 2022. I came to South Italy for a course in 2024. Last year I started playing 5 a side with locals and friends, they praised me alot, everywhere I played they praised my game and vision, slowly I started playing calciotto (8 aside) and 11 aside with locals and friends. Most of the people I played with suggested I should give try outs for semi pro football teams.

Back story - I had a good career in football back in my country, I always wanted to represent my nation but injuries and politics were hurdles. I got some local name and fame (in newspapers and stuff). My country's Serie A = Italy's Serie C.

Present - It's been 3 4 years I haven't trained/played pro.

After long procrastination I am thinking of restarting and give trials here. I need to work on my fitness and agility. I am confident on my game.

Condition - I am 5'10, 79 kgs. (I have to be between 70-75). I play CM, CAM and ST.

Injury history - I had ankle injuries and hamstring injuries, nothing major. In the start I used to get cramps but I started drinking lots of water.

Questions-

Am I being practical? Can I go atleast semi pro?

How do I save myself from injuries at this age? What workouts will do?

What precautions should I take?

What diet would be the best? I don't prefer red meat, I eat mostly chicken only.

How do I start?

Is there a community within the football community who would consider themselves like the terms in title? If yes, what do they do (differently) and how significants are the effects? I am looking for more niche lesser known approaches to actually getting better at playing football besides normal training, studying, sleep, nutrition and so on

Hello guys, basically I been playing soccer for a year now, i wouldn't say I was a complete beginner because I knew the basics but still being a beginner i was not even Sunday league lvl. But after seeing some neymar highlights I decided to take it a little for serious, because playing soccer is fun and keeps me i shape. I've been doing the basic stuff for a year now and want to improve my game. I play forward, but mainly as a winger or a left back. I try to play pickup or futsal almost everyday and I always get my touches in too. Can you guy give me tips you guys used to improve your game like drills, the mental side, etc. i would really appreciate.

I currently have Nike premier 3 and love the k leather. However the sole plate isnt the best. I want to get the tiempo legend 9 as I have heard good things. Does anyone know where to buy? Or any other k leather/leather recommendations?

Got the ag on sale in half a size up and they feel awesome except for the toe box. What I want to know is does that get better with time? Should I try to do the water trick? Again really love the feeling but as soon as I start and stop or cutting it’s pain to ny right big toe.

I am looking to get back into playing football after about a decade since I touched a ball last. The best place for me to practice is a concrete tennis court with a solid concrete wall nearby. Does anyone have a recommendation for what footwear to wear? I’d like something with a similar silhouette to cleats because eventually I want to get back into playing in a league. But I also don’t want actual cleats on concrete. All suggestions welcome!

Edit: adding that I am moving soon so I don’t want to invest too much in equipment before I move cross country, so a cheap starter option is great. I also would take any advice on how to get back into training!

Hi… I started playing 5 aside with my friends. We are all in late 30s to mid 40s. The games are not competitive and slow due to age and fitness. I used to play football a lot when I was a kid but I was never that kid who was fast and wiggles between lines and scores.

I am very good in defence, slide tackle and press and make the opponent uncomfortable so he passes or I steal the ball. I am always the best in defending which is a bit frustrating as we concede goals from other players that I am not marking.

Anyway..my problem is I don’t know how to deal with 1-2-1 situations and finishing in front of the goal.

When I roll the ball from midfield and face a player, I either pass to a mate, or try to skill the player and go pass him but I fail this a lot, my brain freezes and I panic of losing the ball and I jump over the ball like I don’t know what to do or which way to go lol trying to get away and eventually I lose the ball.

When I am outside the area “ ( “ outside the goal I always shoot hard, but despite aiming on the sides of the goals, I always shot at the keeper lol… again in that spot I am already afraid I would lose the ball so I shoot quickly. Oh also when I am outside that area, the defence is clustered and I find it hard to trick the player to go left so I go right and shoot if you know what I mean?

I hope if someone can guide me to a good basic training or drills even if they are designed for kids, so I train at home and practice doing it in the games.

Many thanks in advance.

I just rolled my ankle 😑 do my AG cleats increase risk of ankle injuries?

Details:

• 34yo pickup player
• The field I play on is cork turf
• I wear Mizuno Morelia Neo IV Pro AG

Please suggest alternative soles if needed. I have shoes with turf studs that I constantly slip in, which seems even more dangerous than the using the wrong cleats...

Thanks!

So I've played football in everyday during high school back in the day, never learned the basics, just played for fun then I stopped completely. Then after years I slowly got back to it, training and actually doing the basics to play football the way it's supposed to be played.

I've been playing for quite sometime, and I have been focusing on ball control but I notice when I play games, I have a hard time running faster, it's like I definitely can do better but it's just weak during a sprint. I can run fast then I can't keep it up for longer. Even during change of direction I'm quite slow.

I have tried training with cones for the change of direction but everytime i do it, my shin hurts and I can't do it to get consistent. I believe my legs are too weak for the intensity or I'm not doing it properly.

What's the best training to strengthen my legs and get better at it ?

I've been playing soccer all my life and every time i play futsal small side court, i always do pretty well but when i play in the big field, it feels like a completely different sport. I have no clue what im doing and i play like i never played the sport in my life. i lose the ball so quickly and it feels like my teammates are non existent. what do i do to improve my decision making and make quick decisions in a high pressure enviornment?

Hello guys, basically I been playing soccer for a year now, i wouldn't say I was a complete beginner because I knew the basics but still being a beginner i was not even Sunday league lvl. But after seeing some neymar highlights I decided to take it a little for serious, because playing soccer is fun and keeps me i shape. I've been doing the basic stuff for a year now and want to improve my game. I play forward, but mainly as a winger or a left back. I try to play pickup or futsal almost everyday and I always get my touches in too. Can you guy give me tips you guys used to improve your game like drills, the mental side, etc. i would really appreciate.