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| ringo |
 Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:23 pm |
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Here's Tips for discusion.
We all put our pants on the same way, one leg at a time.
Point - When you look at a top player and see how good he is, remember he's human just like you and it is not physical reasons he's better.
Half the game is showing up.
Point - You may never win an Open World Championship, but you will FOR SURE never win a Open World Championship if you don't play.
Prepair, Practice, Play.
Work out so you feel physically good and strong. Practice a lot so you know what you are going to do. Play as often as possible because winning builds confidence.
Set goals - Short Term and Long Term.
DR
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| morefoosland |
| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:56 pm |
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Something I wrote on a board along time ago rang true for a few people...so here it is again:
I notice a lot of players focus on what part of their game isn't working on any given day. The most obvious example is whenever a player is being productive on the offensive end of the table but is struggling defensively. You'll notice a lot of players lose their focus on the offensive end trying to make up for what they haven't been able to accomplish defensively. In reality that player should stay focused offensively and have set defenses they can 'audible' off to without losing any focus on what you are doing well. If someone continues to shred the adjustments you make then your only chance is to keep scoring. Hopefully your overall ability to put the ball in the goal is stronger than theirs.
Just make sure you don't lose focus on what you are rocking at. You never know when a big block will come your way...the only way for that block to matter is to be in the game.
This obviously goes for you forwards out there (or singles players) when your goalie is struggling. The opposite can apply as well. If you are putting up a wall and your forward isn't getting much done, hang in there and maybe give some positive advice to see if you can jump start your partner.
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| whales |
| Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:02 pm |
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| Mury |
| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:05 am |
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| Diggy |
| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:17 am |
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Great post.
It's so much easier to dwell on the negatives, then to embrace the positives. It's definantly something to think about and make the proper adjustments.
Thanks
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| deadbarfoos |
| Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:17 am |
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good post.... 
ive utilized giving pointers to partners when in a bind
i struggle defending at times ,but have worked on offense hard enough to fight my way to meatnut ,ill take it there if i have to |
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| sun tzu |
| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:43 pm |
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i don't know if anyone good would agree with this, but here goes... i have 2 different stances for offense and defense when i'm up front. i don't have to move my feet. i take the 45 degree stance and bend my knees a little whenever my team has the ball. i'm "on my toes" and ready to react when my partner has it, and i'm set up soundly for executing my passes/shots. when i'm on defense, i lock my right knee while keeping my feet in place. this helps me (purely mentally, i'm sure) to be aggressive on defense and not too lazy. when it becomes a loose ball or we get it, i unlock the knee. the point of all of this is that i think it helps me transition mentally from offense to defense.
now, if only i could remember to follow through  when i do remember, i generally play well on both sides of the ball. |
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| sun tzu |
| Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:54 pm |
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oh, ya, almost forgot--brandon has it totally right (of course). many players, even really good ones, play defense a certain way. they're going to try really hard to watch what you're doing to exploit a physical flaw in your pass/shot, play the mental game to the best of their ability (as far as 'he just went down twice in a row and got blocked, and i know he won't do it a third time, e.g.), and try to be as fast as possible. what's sometimes missing is the concept of looking at defense from an execution standpoint, the same as offense. you should have a number of different defenses, PRACTICE them, and simply be able to switch from one to another when the flow of the match dictates. so many players, when ineffective on defense, simply try harder, shake the rods more, etc. it's the ability to perfect every defense and know when to use it that is important, imo.
another addendum--lots of ppl get lost in the flow of the match and forget to think about what the other guy likes to do when it's 4-4. don't have much to add to that, it's different for everyone. |
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