The Term “DERBY”
In football jargon the term “Derby” means a sporting fixture between two (generally local) rivals, particularly in association football. In simple words, Its more like two teams of the same city playing a match together. So both teams have the advantage of home crowd.
Here is a list of some Derby matches played in the EPL:
* North London derby - Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur
* Merseyside derby - Liverpool vs Everton. Tranmere Rovers sometimes included during cup ties
* Manchester derby - Manchester United vs Manchester City
* Tyne-Wear derby - Newcastle United vs Sunderland
* Steel City derby - Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday
* Birmingham derby - Games between Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Occasionally used incorrectly to refer to games between the previous two clubs and West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
* South Coast derby - Southampton vs Portsmouth
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Soccer Tricks (Ground)
Bicycle Kick: AKA: (The Pele Kick) when the ball is coming at you, you jump up in the air with your back parallel to the ground and kick the ball. When complete you land on your back. Bicycle Kick
Clayton: If you are on the line with your back facing the line and a defender face in front of you, drag the ball with your foot as if you were going to the corner flag. Than, as the ball is moving throw the foot you dragged with around the ball and cruyff with your other all in one motion. Now, you can dribble inward or put a nice cross into the 18.
Cross-Legger: AKA: (Maradona Kick) when the ball is on the right side of you, you bend your right knee and bring your left leg BEHIND your right knee and kick the ball. (Good for awquard situations, and off-leg kicks) Cross-Leg Kick
Cryuff Turn: take your right foot, and act as you are going to shoot the ball (or pass) and then at the last moment just push it behind your left foot, and run that way. Cruffy Video (Near Bottom)
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Formations - The things which make football a subject to be studied.
Football is all about scoring and stopping goals. But there are many different tactics that can be used in pursuit of these aims - and that’s where the manager earns his crust.
It might be better to play more defensively to hold on to a lead. Or, if the team is losing, a more attacking set-up that allows the players to push further forward may be required. To alter the way the team is playing requires a change to the structure.
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Playing as Defensive Midfielder
Playing as a defensive midfielder requires strength and good stamina. It is also a big advantage if you are a natural born leader on the soccer field and pose strong personality. This is important because you will need to encourage your teammates and give them strength to work harder.
You must also have enough power to force yourself to perform. This is why you need strong personality cause you will need it on the soccer field, especially in important games where pressure to win is high.
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Tips for Goal Keepers
The main player in the team is the goal keepers. If your opponent has scored a lot of goals then it’s useless to play. Do defense comes first. Here are some tips for people who are trying to improve their goal keeping skills.s
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