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May 8, 2010 at 1:40 am |
What are the ‘gloves’ that you mention here –
‘As coaches, I would make sure to teach your players the proper heading mechanics but greatly discourage them from using their heads, especially on high punts or kicks. Tell them to use their ‘gloves’ instead.’
Thanks – You
May 8, 2010 at 4:22 am |
Good question. In the article, “2-3 Goal Difference Per Game: Never Let the Ball Hit the Ground”, I refer to ‘gloves’ several times. Just like a baseball player has a glove on his/her non-throwing hand to catch the ball, soccer players have 2 gloves. They are located on the inside-of-the-foot on both the left and right foot. When proper mechanics are used, any type of ball can be caught with these gloves, no matter how high or hard the ball comes at a player. I’d much rather have players, especially young players, use their gloves and not their heads to control these types of balls.
March 20, 2011 at 9:23 am |
Hi Alex Kos!
I’m in the 10th grade at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. I’m doing a research report on a catalyst for change that has profoundly marked an impression on human society, and I chose Pele, one of the best soccer players of all time.
I was wondering if it would be possible if you or an acquaintance or yours would be able to be interviewed or answer a few questions via email or phone regarding the game of football, or soccer as we call it in the US, Pele’s achievements and contributions to the game as well as how your job is directly affected by his accomplishments. It would help me obtain a better understanding of how Pele has shaped the world, including not only the game of football, or soccer as we call it in the United States, but also the achievements an individual can make through hard work and perseverance.
I understand that you must be extremely busy writing articles and responding to fans questions and that making an interview with a high school student is a lot to ask for, but an insightful interview from a soccer expert like yourself, a soccer coach, player, or other individual whose career deals with soccer would help me tremendously.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and I hope that you can help me with my research report.