Rabona (ie- tricky kick): to cross your dominant foot behind your non-dominant foot and kick the ball.
Here's a great example to set up a goal. Watch close as this right-footed player figures out how to cross with his right foot while dribbling down the left.
Here are some more examples (around 3:33). There is great skill throughout the video, but check out my favorite (the player I used to emulate) Maradona leading the way with the most stylish Rabona.
Definitely something to practice in your next backyard session.
Skill of The Week: Rabona
Celebrate The Goal
A goal is something special. Something to celebrate. Here is a list of 10 Memorable Goal Celebrations from the past & a video to give you some ideas.
I'd like to purpose that every eXtreme goal from here forward gets a proper celebration (even if that celebration is simple, like everyone on the field gives the scorer a hug and a high-five).
Have Your Say!
Put your favorite Goal Celebration in the comments thread.
No Training Monday Oct 26th
I'm canceling training tonight.
Give yourself a few days to rest and recharge and we'll train Wednesday & Thursday to prepare for Reno.
See everyone Wednesday.
Midfield Support
Here is a great analysis of how midfield players support the forward line.
This is a great example for players to learn from. Watch closely and see how they look for each other as there first option.
This is very close to how our #8 & #10 support our #9 (the center forward). But it is a good lesson for all our players to learn.
After Placer Pizza Get-Together :: Saturday 5-7pm
After the games Saturday, head to Round Table Pizza near Hughes Park.
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We got the back room from 5-7pm.
Hope to see you there and I'll make sure there are nutritious things for healthy athletes to scarf-down.
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