What is a division in football?
The rivalry between Manchester United and Leeds United is well documented. At one time, it was described as ‘English football’s most intense and most inexplicable’ rivalry. The rivalry extended far beyond the action of Old Trafford and Elland Road, but it has faded due to…
NEED FOR SPEED IN FOOTBALL
Mankind has always yearned to get results of his desire. With the advancement of civilization, one thing that it has focused on is ‘Speed.’ Movements are getting faster and faster, be it communication, travel, correspondence, treatment, etc. Sport is not an exception. And when we…
Drills to improve dribbling in football
At the Jose Alvalade Stadium on a hot night in August 2003, a raw and almost gawky 18-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo tormented Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in a pre-season friendly with his fiery pace and skill while playing for Sporting Lisbon. Donning the No. 28…
Importance of muscle memory in football
In a conversation with Sunil Chhetri in 2018, I asked him about how he manages to connect volleys better than any other Indian player, even when he had turned 34 (then). He had said that it is all down to muscle memory that he had…
Football try out tips to keep in mind to make the team.
Trying out for a team in an attempt to join it can be a daunting task. Practice, preparation, mentality, and the right attitude play massive roles in tryout performances. Mentally, the idea is to keep things simple. If you make a mistake, move on. Focus…
Benefits of team sports like football
Team sports help an individual learn to co-exist, to fight for a greater good, and treat other people with respect. It teaches unity, adds to collective confidence as a unit, makes friends for a lifetime, and helps at life lessons. Exercising is another benefit of…
The basics you need to know about football.
“Some people think football [soccer] is a matter of life and death. I don’t like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more severe than that. – Bill Shankly Legendary manager Bill Shankly, hailed for his unprecedented success at Liverpool, aptly defined the…
The history, origin and invention of football
Soccer is the most widely played game in the world, without an iota of doubt. The sport traces its origin in many parts of the globe. Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, China, and Rome claim that the game originated there. Ragtag/wooden/rocky/leather ball or rudimentary animal hide etc…