Latest stuff

It has been a long time since I used this blog. Thought it was about time it put something new on here!

The YouTube channel has done amazingly well so far. As most of you reading this will know, I tore my ACL and that was probably the worst injury I could have sustained.
The Youtube channel has had over 6 million uploaded views to date and over 1.2 million came in March alone.

Also I have received 14,000 subscribers so far and that shows you how popular the channel has become.

I have tried my best with videos and some have come out ok. most of the latest videos have been easy skill moves. Even though some are easy, they can be very useful in a game (as long as they are executed perfectly).

My knee is improving slowly. I'm about half way through my recovery and should be fully fit in september. (Fingers crossed!!!)

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to ask.

Steve

My Favourite Skill

This is my favourite skill to do. It makes me feel great when I manage all 3 steps without failing. It feels amazing and looks amazing.

The first player I saw do this was Ronaldinho of Brazil. You can even see on his face what it means to him when he does it. Amazing skill

Elastico - flip flap

This skill move was first made famous by Rivelino of Brazil. Many players have since used it, but he was a master of this trick. Here is a link for you to see Rivelino Elastico

Ronaldo Free kick - Knuckle ball

Ronaldo makes his free kicks look so easy, but believe me it's not. You would have to have many hours to practice not only score but to get it over the wall and past a keeper with power.
Ronaldo would have also stay behind after every training session to perfect it.

You will notice in my video that I kick it a little different. He has now modified what works for him but this is how to achieve the Power, dip or knuckle needed to replicate the skill.

Any questions then please ask

Learn a really cool trick

This is not something I would dare try in game as it is more for show. I have however done this in training an small sided games and feels great when you pull it off.
What do you think?

Day 2 at the Skill School

Just finished the 2nd day on the 5 - 12 year old skill school.
Had a great day with all the kids. All the players seemed to improve over the 2 days and I certainly saw a big difference from when they started with us.
The first day is mainly about technique coaching but the 2nd day is focused on where and when to use those skills.
It is great to teach skills but it's only worth it if they know the importance of why we do them and how to use them in the most effective way.

We also focused on the shooting and passing techniques, as end product to the skill is key. There is no point being able to beat players if you can't pass, cross or shoot. I see so many teams that get into key areas of the pitch but can't deliver.
Prime example was watching England this summer. Theo Walcott was included in all the friendly games. He has amazing pace but when in the key areas he could deliver a good cross or should have shot in front of goal. Instead we saw I'm pass the ball in an area where a confident player would have shot. I feel he will be a good player but he needs that killer end product to his game to become one of the best. As he had many chances to prove himself (more than any other) he should have taken his chance to impress but didn't take it as there wasn't the end product needed.

I did see a couple of special players on the course. I had 2 7 year olds playing with 10 - 12 year olds. I certainly think they will go a long way. 1 lad in particular I have been coaching since he was 5. Makes me feel good that I have been his only coach in his life. Hopefully good things will happen for him.

Anyway keep practicing

Steve