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Kommienzuspadt posted:from time to time i find myself browsing soccer.com or some other website trying to talk myself into buying new boots even though my old ones are perfectly fine. i dont know why i do it but some of them are just so pretty. Me too. The new Adipures  I just joined a coed indoor team, and I'm pretty sure I'm the only one with any experience. The first game, I managed a hat trick in the first half before running out of gas (three months alternating between overseas travel and sea level in Nebraska, then playing in Colorado will do that)...our offensive strategy in the second half was "hey, you look like you know what you're doing, you try and score and we'll stand here and watch. Defend? No no, that's for chumps."
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TinkerBell posted:I've got three pairs of these. Jealous! I'm still rocking the Adipure I's in white/royal...thinking about getting the III's in white/gold. As for shinguards, I wear the same pair of moldable Nike's I've worn since high school. Ankle guards are for girls.
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Gaemblor posted:For low and hard shots close to your body don't be afraid to stick a foot out to stop them. There's little chance of you controlling where the ball rebounds to but it's much quicker than diving down with your hands Also, you're better positioned to deal with the rebound. Pro tip: knock someone over as soon as possible. It'll make controlling your area that much easier.
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Jan 29, 2010 01:11
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So my indoor team added a new guy, and he's definitely of the 'why play one touch when I can take seven and then lose the ball' mentality. Also, when he manages to retain possession, he can't finish to save his life. It's a pretty low-key coed league, but even the players who are just out for the exercise are already starting to hate him.
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Feb 9, 2010 06:04
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Yeah, there's no touch limit, nor is there that silly rule that a girl has to touch the ball before a goal can be scored.
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Feb 9, 2010 18:49
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hughsieblingwish posted:Playing goals in all man league tomorrow, for the first time in a while. Need to prepare myself for the overly aggressive types. I'll be playing in goal in an advanced/competitive league for the first time in a few years tomorrow. I grew up playing keeper, but since high school I've been playing forward/CAM. Fortunately, I've typically got a few inches and 20-30 pounds on the hyperaggressive types. I usually win in aggression as well.
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John Zaibatsu posted:Dunno how kosher this is for this thread, as it's gear rec request, but whatever. I play GK, just casually. I'm looking for a pair of new gloves. I've had a pair of Puma KSLs for a few years that have treated me well, and a pair of Reusch Duo Pro Bowls that have not, and have honestly turned me off or Reusch. I'm looking for a new pair from 40-60ish USD. I've had good luck with Puma over the years (my favorite gloves ever were the old cellerators with the black mesh back, silver plastic web, and the internal finger cages) but haven't gone shopping for gloves in, oh, 3 years. Point me in the right direction? My friend has these and loves them http://www.soccer.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Ne=646&N=4294960223+577+4294959027&Product_Id=486141
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Apr 1, 2010 01:31
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We won 8-6. We were up 4-1 at half, and the one goal I conceded was an own goal from the left back...it was a p good finish actually. We got up 6-1 early in the second half and apparently everyone decided that I could handle the rest of the game on my own. I did get to crush the other team's mouthy forward when he challenged for a cross 
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Bling Bling posted:Good win tonight in indoor over the team that had been top of the table. Played defense almost the whole game, and took care of biz pretty drat well, if i do say so. Blocked shots with my rear end, foot, leg, and well, hand. 2-1 FT. Starting to limp from a late knee someone put into my calf, though. Could you run me a bath, dear? God, I need a defender like you. We played the first place team this week as well and finished 2-2. I had to make three p good saves in the last 45 seconds thanks to some comedy defending. In reality, we should have had at least six goals. No one on this team can finish, apparently. Several empty net rebounds were slammed wide when a simple touch would have sufficed.
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CAMiasm posted:
http://www.jbgoalkeeping.com/links.html
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Bacon of the Sea posted:Cheers for that link Bobby, will come in tres useful. It's pretty comprehensive. I found it a couple of years ago and bookmarked it even though I hadn't played in goal in ages.
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Apr 13, 2010 19:59
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Personally I'm not a fan of finger protection except for indoor games where you might face a lot of hard shots from close range. They've always felt restrictive on my hands. https://www.great-save.com is a great place to look at gloves. The owner puts up video reviews of most of the new releases, and the prices are usually great even when you factor in overseas shipping. https://www.theglovebag.com is another good place to look for reviews/info.
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We had our 3rd/4th playoff last night and won 4-2. I managed to score the last goal with about a minute left. Their keeper came charging upfield, played a quick one-two with their CF, and hit a weak shot at me. I dropped it, went around the AM, and lobbed it in from about 3/4 field  On a side note, I wore these for the first time and they are fantastic. CAMiasm posted:what do my fellow goalkeepers do to maintain their gloves? Wash them every time you wear them. I think that's the biggest thing. Also, make sure the palms are always moist.
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Apr 15, 2010 22:27
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hughsieblingwish posted:
Hey, sounds like me! A couple of years ago I tweaked a hamstring (or so I thought), then felt okay to play the next weekend. That turned out well 
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Apr 20, 2010 02:36
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The Buffalo Chips.
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Scikar posted:Lost 6-5 in 11s when we were 5-4 up with 2 minutes to go. What kind of a keeper lets that happen more than once? That makes Mad Jens cry.
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May 17, 2010 07:34
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Shrapnac posted:I don't understand why people gently caress with goalies. They pretty much have free license to punch/kick/barge you whenever they feel like it and get the resulting call in their favor. Depends on the ref. I got undercut while catching a cross with no foul called quite a few times last season.
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May 17, 2010 22:12
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Coed's a lot of fun, but in my experience you occasionally run into a girl who can play well but thinks she is allowed to cheap shot you because you're a guy.
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Jun 3, 2010 06:25
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Scikar posted:Also don't neglect distribution. You need to be able to clear the halfway line with your goal kicks - it's probably preferable to play it short to a fullback but if you don't have the threat of a long kick the opposition will push up and the short pass won't be an option. And a good accurate throw is a massive asset if you manage to catch a corner and open up an instant counter. This, so much. Good distribution gives your team a weapon most teams don't have.
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Jun 24, 2010 03:01
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After about a year and a half of constant travel for work, I'll finally be in one location for a few months, which means I get to start playing again Now, to find a team or two in DC...
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BlueBayou posted:
That's the one thing that makes my blood boil when playing coed. Congrats, you can tackle a girl; unfortunately, I tackle a lot harder than you do, and I'm certainly not above a retaliation clattering.
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tbp posted:I could never play with those of you that get upset at tackling and aggressive play. I guess that's what I get from playing in competitive leagues my whole life. I step on the pitch and I'm just angry Tackle me hard, that's fine. I'm used to it. Tackle a 5'2" girl hard from behind, that's not fine.
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Apr 20, 2011 20:51
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BlueBayou posted:Sigh looks like Ill be the keeper for the summer. http://www.jbgoalkeeping.com/ Read it, it's pretty great.
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Also, wind up opposing players. It's pretty much the best part.
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Yeah, if you need anything just get sleeves.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_shower
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You can do a custom order at http://www.miadidas.com/US/Main.action For adipures, it's like an extra $15 over normal retail pairs.
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When I lived in Colorado, my pregame approach was "show up 90 minutes early and drink 3 beers at the bar overlooking the pitch."
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Breath Ray posted:After 2 decades at the highest level I think the secret is never to put your laces through the ball with 5-a-side goals, just sidefoot everything When I'm in a low carb phase, tuna, cottage cheese, and Sriracha is a staple.
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When I was 14, I got my hand stomped on in a goalmouth scramble. It wasn't until I noticed blood seeping out of the bottom of my glove that I realized something was wrong. The tip of my middle finger was absolutely mangled.
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britishbornandbread posted:Played in goal for a five a side team about four/five years ago. Dived in at someone's feet who went in stomping. Right hand got a good set of studs. Went home, went about my business as normal, but when my finger wouldn't deflate and go back to it's normal colour my GF at the time insisted on going to A&E. Broken finger, and had I not been in sooner it may have had to come off Yeah, mine's still pretty disgusting 12 years later, and that final joint is a bit creaky. I got booted in the head later that year after making a save. Was out cold and woke up to the ref giving me a yellow for faking an injury. With blood streaming down my forehead.
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NinjaSteve posted:Get the Zanzibar shirt. http://www.uksoccershop.com/products/9942.html Think I just found my new keeper shirt.
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The last time I played in a coed indoor league, I got tackled into the wall by a girl and ended up gashing my arm open on the corner of the bench door. Somehow, it wasn't a foul. gently caress that.
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Guitar_Hero posted:There is no 4? 4) ??????
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Apr 17, 2012 20:31
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Tights? Jesus wept.
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I wish Adidas still made the Adipure turf model 
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Apr 30, 2012 22:45
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So I guess the Predator and F50 got drunk and had a baby?
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mixitwithblop posted:Regarding panicking when you're on the ball... first build some skills and get comfortable dribbling/passing, then play a lot of pickup. It's really tough at first and even good/pro players panic sometimes. I think a lot of that is a mental thing. Going along with that, mastering a move or two that you can rely on to create space goes a long way towards helping you calm down.
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