Breaking News Louis Walsh signs

[in the know]

I drummed it into my son to use both feet at a very young age - he was a keeper and at that time playing the ball out wasn't a key keepers skill.I
I do like to see players use both feet confidently when crossing or passing. Only a handful at southend able to

 

[RHB]

I drummed it into my son to use both feet at a very young age - he was a keeper and at that time playing the ball out wasn't a key keepers skill.I
I do like to see players use both feet confidently when crossing or passing. Only a handful at southend able to

Same thing with my dad. He made me practice and practice and it did pay dividends. Although naturally right footed my left peg got me out of situations in a game on a regular basis. As a central defender I was still totally crap at shooting though. All my goals came from my head. Another thing he taught me was not to take your eye off the ball. Its amazing how many close their eyes when heading a ball.

 

[in the know]

Same thing with my dad. He made me practice and practice and it did pay dividends. Although naturally right footed my left peg got me out of situations in a game on a regular basis. As a central defender I was still totally crap at shooting though. All my goals came from my head. Another thing he taught me was not to take your eye off the ball. Its amazing how many close their eyes when heading a ball.

Yes!! It surprises me too! I see it loads when two players going for a ball but lots too when not under pressure ! I think the best headers of the ball watch it into their heads. (Like your good self)
I think I was watching football funniest moments the other day, and they showed Phil Jones's face when heading and tackling ... Eyes shut mostly but outrageous guerning!!! Wasn't likely to win a pretty boy comp any time but his 'action' faces are so funny.

 

[Pak Power]

Can Louis Walsh head the ball?

I am constantly surprised by the number of professional footballers who unable or unwlling to head the ball. Another surprising issue concerns the number of players that rely almost exclusively on one foot whilst playing.

be constantly surprised no more;

Dementia: Does heading a football cause the disease?

Concerns are growing that heading a football may increase the risk of players developing dementia.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

I drummed it into my son to use both feet at a very young age - he was a keeper and at that time playing the ball out wasn't a key keepers skill.I
I do like to see players use both feet confidently when crossing or passing. Only a handful at southend able to

I did the same. It's shocking how many professionals can't, considering that is their full time job.

 

[in the know]

I did the same. It's shocking how many professionals can't, considering that is their full time job.

It's a shame that there are so few pro's that can! Kids have very limited role models in that specific respect. Role models are so important at young impressionable ages, you see kids all over the pitch that do what they've watched on tv or at live games (those were the days!).
unfortunately this is now evident with kids rolling around making out their injured to get a free kick! I hate seeing it but it's what they see!

 

[Dubai]

But what if they spend all the time they could’ve been spending training their weaker foot and strengthened their stronger foot. I’d rather have the best right foot in the business than 2 decent pegs.

 

[in the know]

But what if they spend all the time they could’ve been spending learning their weaker thought and strengthened their stronger foot. I’d rather have the best right foot in the business than 2 decent pegs.

very Fair alternative view.... And there are loads of pro's that clearly do just that

 

[jarvisyeh]

very Fair alternative view.... And there are loads of pro's that clearly do just that

Ryan Hall one of them. Could only kick with his left foot but boy could he hit it!

 

[Kris]

To be honest I'd choose the two-footed option. The player would benefit from getting out of tight situations more effectively and have the ability to play at a quicker tempo on the half-turn with more realistic choices on either side, rather than having to control the ball and if necessary moving it their more favourable foot. And of course defenders would be more troubled if the winger or striker they are marking had more than one option when crossing or shooting.

I certainly agree with the irritation about a player only using one foot. I've seen several examples recently of strikers failing to score from right-wing crosses because they try to meet the cross with the outside of their right boot rather than wrapping their left foot around, which would provide a better chance of reaching it.

 

[mfurok]

Anyone know why he wasn’t in the squad yesterday?

 

[gatecrasher]

Anyone know why he wasn’t in the squad yesterday?

Aye, Simon Cowell called him up to the panel

 

[Strykr]

Xfactor bants aside, whats the story, injured? Not up to fitness?

 

[bluesfansince1952]

I suspect the signing of RHF on loan sees him move down the pecking order.

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

I suspect the signing of RHF on loan sees him move down the pecking order.

I reckon it was nothing more than he didn’t make the final 18 man squad with Taylor and Acquah getting the nod for the attacking slots on the bench.