Aquiel Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Tbh, don't bother posting. You people suck at advice, I'll ask on a forum where people actually have some knowledge to share. If you're a mod and you're reading this, lock this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzs Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 good luck, i've been playing football for over 5 years and a ball isnt very important, if you are planning to join a club/school team, they'll probably already have balls, however if you want your own personal ball, decide on what level you play at, if you are playing at junior level, any ball will do but if you are at a higher level, try getting a fifa approved ball what you need to do is invest in a good pair of boots, i got lotto zhero leggendas and their pretty good, but i have found out that i need a new pair of boots every season. Shin pads are important as well cause if u dont wear em, the ref probably wont let you play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1_man_army Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Adidas made the last world cup ball so you could give that a try or go for a Mitre ball (although they might be UK only). Not sure about the price on either. Regardless the ball isn't that important. What's important is that you practice and practice until you learn the basics. Set up some cones and dribble around them to practice dribbling, try hitting targets for passing/shooting - it's not too difficult to learn how to play it just needs practice. The best practice is probably just to get a group of friends together and play for fun and get some confidence. In my opinion, classes don't benefit you that much until you play at a decent level where you need to work on the more tactical side of the game but for the time being just have fun with it and your ability will gradually improve. Trust me my childhood was spent trying to become a great footballer, ultimately I failed but I wasn't too bad. He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanFranciscoGiants Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Why does the ball need to be silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errdoth Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Why does the ball need to be silver? For cool points. If you're just practicing, who cares what kind of ball you have? If you're playing on a club/team, there's no need... Last.fm Signature Overlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiel Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Why does the ball need to be silver? Because ;) And I do want a ball, even if I don't need it when I'm with a team, I want to practise alone too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieMcD Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 A balls a ball really. Just get something that has some sort of official approval, FIFA being best. The main brands are Nike, Adidas and probaly puma or umbro. You will also need a pair of boots, nothing fancy If you decide to play goalkeeper then goaly gloves are highly recommended. But soccer....... pshhhhhh..... Try rugby man..... The game of iron miners, farmers...... REAL MEN *roars and headbutts monitor off desk* (joke) good luck with it anyway. I used to play it but i quit it for rugby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiel Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 When all of you are done criticizing my pickiness for soccer balls, can you start giving me some tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLancer Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I don't want a noob ball, I want one that can be ok even when I'm better at it. I don't know why, but that made me laugh for a few minutes. I guess that'd be something funny to hear from the mouth of your own kid. :lol: Anyways, check out this site if you're in the US: http://www.soccershopusa.com/update/index.html (click on Ball) You can get even Adidas soccerballs for anything between $14 and $100, have fun finding a nice one 8-) If you're in Europe try this site. Pretty much all of those fall within your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamster Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 First, I want a a decent soccer ball. Retail store. The important thing is actually getting good at it, not the ball. Ah, this reminds me about the noob on the Runescape forums who was upset with the quest "Cold War" because apparently his grandparents died in the war. :wall: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzs Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 i would recommend a nike total 90 aerow like the ones in the premiership but their yellow :uhh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieMcD Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 When all of you are done criticizing my pickiness for soccer balls, can you start giving me some tips? Since you live in Italy you can probaly get a decent ball in your local sports store. Just go in and check all Nike or Adidas balls and check if they have FIFA approvals. But seriously though, A ball will make no difference to your game aslong as its pumped up right. Just go out and do some drills with a properly pumped ball. What i would recommend is just kicking a ball against a wall to improve your first touch and passing without controlling the ball. You can also practice things like dribbling in your own home. Just go through the basics at home and then join a team, you will advance much faster if your on a team than on your own. Also a half decent pair of football boots will make much more of a difference to your game than a ball will. Boots allow you to sprint quciker, turn quicker and stop quicker, it is also very hard to slip in them if its muddy. If your in a attacking position i would recommend a light boot with blade type studs. If your in a defending postion i would recommend a boot with alot of support with vertical cylinder type studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiEts0 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 In The Netherlands, soccer is very popular. My parents wont let me become part of a soccer club though -.- I like to play it in the park and i got this ball: I bought it for 15 Euro's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooberman Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Don't buy an expensive ball. you'll be better off buying a few cheaper balls. You will go through loads of them, trust me. Having spent my childhood playing footy, the ways some of my balls have died would make you weep :D oober Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaziek Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I dont care if it makes me the most immature person on the face of the planet.. This thread is hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydraides Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Firstly the ball isn't that important, You may want cool points etc, but do you really think everyone is going to admire you for having a silver ball when your playing in a team lol? Anyway with that over... Skill and balance is an important part of football, Get some cones and weave your way through those http://www.talkfootball.co.uk/guides/fo ... kills.html That website looks useful, try some of those skills out and see where it gets you and remember fitness is also a big part of the game If you want your dream ball, order this of the internet...Its the adidas F50 x ball Here are some good football shirts, you may not like the chelsea one lol Barcelona :- Chelsea :- Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple_Fury Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I used to play soccer from the time I was four years old, until I was eleven. I traded soccer for softball, but I miss playing alot. Good luck at your tryouts! :D It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err -Mahatma Gandhi (1869 - 1948) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Well I've been playing soccer my whole life My dad used to coach, so we have always had a bag of soccer balls that the league gave us, they're not super high quality balls, but it's what we play with so they're okay. Not to mention that I can't even count how many balls I've lost on rooves, in trees (yes in trees.) etc. Basically, just join a team and start playing. Just play house league or something, where there will be guys with all different skill levels. I play outdoor soccer in the summer, and I play indoor in the fall/winter (indoor is really fun, but a bit harder to get used to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1_man_army Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I play indoor in the fall/winter (indoor is really fun, but a bit harder to get used to) If I didn't play outdoor when it was cold I would've never played outdoor at all - Scotland's cold. Indoor football is for women, there's nothing better than playing on a soaking boggy pitch in the rain or even in the snow - it really separates the men from the boys. It doesn't even matter if it's cold because once you've been playing for 5 minutes you won't even feel the cold. He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemeja Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I've been playing soccer for my whole life and really the ball doesn't matter. You should just join a soccer team next fall (or if one is playing now, do it now). If you want to be serious about it get a nice pair of cleats. They really help a lot. Other than that practice makes perfect :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I play indoor in the fall/winter (indoor is really fun, but a bit harder to get used to) If I didn't play outdoor when it was cold I would've never played outdoor at all - Scotland's cold. Indoor football is for women, there's nothing better than playing on a soaking boggy pitch in the rain or even in the snow - it really separates the men from the boys. It doesn't even matter if it's cold because once you've been playing for 5 minutes you won't even feel the cold.Lol, I live in Canada so don't tell me I don't know cold. Or that I've never played on a field that was more water than grass. Still, the league that I play in doesn't run in the winter or I'd play outdoor then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 The ball isn't going to make you suck less. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1_man_army Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Lol, I live in Canada..... Canada...fair enough then lol He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanFranciscoGiants Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 You should play baseball instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiel Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 The ball isn't going to make you suck less. And your balls won't grow bigger when you insult people over the internet. How immature can you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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