| FTBL Do you think playing soccer...

[firestorm]

...could be useful for improving your skills on football?

Well, I was reading an article about Eric Berry Vols' starter safety and freshman All-American last year, and he talked about something that caught my eyes. He began working out this last spring with the soccer girls at UT, playing defense in front of 'em, because He really believes soccer helped him to improve a lot his footwork. Before long, some of his teammates were coming out and working out with 'em, too.

This guy seems something special. He's very methodological, studies the game extremely and he cares about that little things.

But, do you think that will really help on his development? or it's just losing your time? Just wondering...

RTR,

 

[ghice]

I voted yes, for the fact they constantly running. I figure it would help someone's stamina.

 

[Guest]

I voted yes.....I would think stamina and footwork....it's soccer, you dont even think about your hands...let's hope he doesnt use them in the Third week of October.

 

[Outlaw]

Yes.

 

[reger60]

Don't even get me started on soccer.

 

[imported_Porter]

It would help with a players conditioning, and teach players, mostly kickers and QB's, how to take a flop and draw a flag.

 

[Guest]

It would help with a players conditioning, and teach players, mostly kickers and QB's, how to take a flop and draw a flag.

Upon reading the above post...I am changing my vote to yes.

Classic! :lol:

 

[Guest]

It would help with a players conditioning, and teach players, mostly kickers and QB's, how to take a flop and draw a flag.

Football...Not Basketball Porter

 

[imported_porkchop]

The conditioning alone would be worth it. As far as the game itself, I think there are things that you could teach a kid that would benefit them when it comes to football. I know when I used to coach soccer I coached similarly to football in many ways and always taught the kids to be aggressive and never stop. The aggressive play can in some ways prepare kids for the contact of a sport like football, or help their mindset IMHO.

 

[TerryP]

The conditioning alone would be worth it. As far as the game itself, I think there are things that you could teach a kid that would benefit them when it comes to football. I know when I used to coach soccer I coached similarly to football in many ways and always taught the kids to be aggressive and never stop. The aggressive play can in some ways prepare kids for the contact of a sport like football, or help their mindset IMHO.

He's got a good point on footwork. As two example, back-peddling and moving east to west shuffling the feet. Not to mention the quick changes of direction...burst of speed required.

 

[252BAMA]

Back in the 50's, Bobby Dodd used volleyball in the same manner. In 1958 it was suggested to him that he might want to put up his volleyball nets and dust off the pads because there was about to be some hitting going on in the SEC.

 

[pimpsahoy]

I think playing football is a great way to improve your football skills. But what do I know, I thought Mike Shula was going to be a great coach.

I might be oversimplifying this but I think if you want to improve your footwork for football, then you can do that on the football field.

I think Mr. Berry & Co. saw an opportunity to meet girls and did what every red blooded college student would do, they took it.

 

[firestorm]

He's got a good point on footwork. As two example, back-peddling and moving east to west shuffling the feet. Not to mention the quick changes of direction...burst of speed required.

Yeah Terry, you said it. Berry said he played defense in front of 'em, and what I understand is he worked out in pursuing the ball possession and that requires you, burst and great change of directions, something that will improve a lot your footwork, and you've to be aware in the fact that soccer is a game played mainly with your foot, and in any way, it will be always beneficial for your footwork development. Another interesting thing would be to know if he worked out something in technical drills like ball control or balance, and that's something even more important because you will improve a lot your coordination brain-foot. I played soccer in Europe in a high level in the reserve teams when I was younger, and I know there are interesting drills for improve your footwork in football.

I think Mr. Berry & Co. saw an opportunity to meet girls and did what every red blooded college student would do, they took it.

That's another reason, specially when they had to match up them in corner kicks or another stuff.

RTR,

 

[Guest]

NBA hall of fame center Akeem Olajuwon (Akeem the Dream) did not play basketball until he was 16 or 17 years old. He played soccer instead. He definitely had the body of an NBA center, but the moves and agility of a small forward. I definitely vote yes.

 

[Guest]

Voted NO.

Sure there is some value just like playing Cricket or Bocci Ball, but there are too many other sports that are more benefitial.

I hate basketball, but during the years that I coached football I found myself consistantly making reference to basketball.
-Keep low on defense for quick change of directions...like playing defense in B-Ball.
-Catch the ball at its highest point...like you're fighting for a rebound.
-Pass the ball to where the defender can't get to it but your guy can...like lobbing it inside to the Forward posting up.
-Be mindfull of the entire field...like you have to to avoid a pick.
-Play every play...how many B-Ball games come down to the wire.
-Play hard away from the ball...setting picks, crashing the board from the opposite side as the shot, and smothering your guy in coverage wins games.

Also, for younger guys playing with a team of 5 makes it easier to learn to work as a team and the concept of running plays.

As for Berry, he was good before UT Women's Soccer came into the picture. I suspect he was not chasing girls because he could not find a worthy opponent in the football building. (Nice try Eric)

 

[Swamptick]

Don't even get me started on soccer.

It's a communist plot.

 

[firestorm]

I hate basketball, but during the years that I coached football I found myself consistantly making reference to basketball.

Agreed. Basketball, specially, is being quite important in the development of some of the best tight-ends in football like Antonio Gates or Tony Gonzalez (among others), who played basketball on college then. They always talk about how important was play that sport in a high level for their development.

RTR,

 

[reger60]

Don't even get me started on soccer.

It's a communist plot.

You're giving soccer way too much credit.

 

[Swamptick]

Don't even get me started on soccer.

It's a communist plot.

You're giving soccer way too much credit.

Not soccer itself, just the socialist freaks who present it on tv not as a choice but the right choice.

I hate it.

 

[reger60]

Don't even get me started on soccer.

It's a communist plot.

You're giving soccer way too much credit.

Not soccer itself, just the socialist freaks who present it on tv not as a choice but the right choice.

I hate it.

Soccer is on TV only because it has an audience. I don't think there's any evidence of socialist-soccer political conspiracy. Then again, maybe they're trying to bore us to death.

Personally I hate soccer for many reasons that are directly related to the game itself.