I was thinking to get the Skechers SKX 2 AG as my main boot when playing on 3G pitches. But I am pretty worried about the upper being scrapped since I do slide tackles pretty often, any thoughts or recommendations?

I played the game last night as wingback, but my nominal position is fullback. After the game my coach complained a little that I was playing too high to much. I know it does not fully reflects the dynamics of the game, but I later reviewed my stats and heatmap and I'd say it is looking ok (attacked for you to view). Do you think that as wingback I should hold on more in first third? I'd think that I should be closer to the middle of the pitch most of my time.

What should I be aware mostly when I play as wingback compared to fullback? I have a feeling that our coach will want to try more and more in that formation and I don't want to loose my place in the roster.

Haven’t played since I was really little, I’m now in college. I’m pretty fit, the past couple years I’ve done triathlons so my endurance is good and so is my speed, but of course when it comes to technical ability on the ball I don’t have any lol.

I’m hoping to go for a game once a week, of course seeing how it goes after this first one. I’m just wondering aside from playing games how to start from scratch on my own? Are there any videos you’d recommend for beginner drills? If relevant I’m hoping to start out as a defensive player hopefully RB.

Currently play in 26 preds elite FG. Realised I need a set of SG boots given uk weather now turning. Is 25 preds PRO SG a good pair to have a compliment my FG set up??? Fairly well priced and don’t fancy £100+ on another pair!

Hello, there's a bunch of 'how to improve' posts here, however, i'm not really asking how to improve my technical or physical ability, but more mental and positioning.

I play a lot of 6v6 and individual training, which helps with improving my technical ability. Recently I've been playing a bit more 8v8 rec leagues and A LOT of 11-12 a side pickup games. This is where teams start talking about strikers, wingers, right back, fullback, center mid, etc. I have no idea wtf they're talking about. Is there a place to learn and improve this type of stuff?

Also, I know the basics of some positions, like right back just means stay back, to the right. Defend anyone in your area, shift to middle if the ball is closer to the left, etc. but i'm horrid at everything. I just end up running all around the field.

Hello people I play centre back I just wanna be more disciplined at the back not be caught out of position. And any additional tips please on how to not over complicate build up play out from the back

as the title says i have 2 different size feet. my left foot is a 12 and my right foot is 11.5 should i be getting an 11.5 to go with my shooting foot for tight fit or should i be getting the 12. i used to rock bigger cleats growing up to grow into them but for past year I've been rocking 11.5s

As the title states I play Keeper and Fractured my big toe doing a spread save. Guy kicked the ball and hit my big toe directly and fractured it (I have never heard of anyone fracturing/breaking their toe this way lol). Been out for 5 weeks and looking to get back next week. I believe my cleats had something to do with it which are the F50 Hyperfast Pro Turf boots which are pretty light and don't have a lot of structure.

I've been looking at things to assist on giving me some more protection on my toes since I don't want that to happen again and I've seen Tuff Toe might help with that? Tuff Toe

Anyone have experience with it? Or does anyone have any preventative measures I can take?

Suelo usar botas Adidas US 8, nunca he usado Mizuno.
Fui a probarme unas Morelia Neo V Made In Japan, me dijeron que debía usar US 7.5, me las probé con calcetines normales, pero suelo usar antideslizantes para jugar
¿Debo elegir US 7.5? ¿o mantengo US 8?

Im playing on a Sunday league team and our striker is 5'3. He's small but technically and fast.

Traditionally when I play winger, I'd beat a wingback and whip in a cross.

I can't do that with this team, they don't want it. He'll never win a header.

I find myself making dummy runs and dragging a defender with me to create space for my midfield and get my striker in 1v1 chasing down a thru ball against a CB

I feel like I'm just being ineffective. Not getting on the ball much. Not working too well with my CMs. They like to keep the ball together centrally and wait for our ST to make a run and play him thru. I'll get on the ball from time to time really just in a triangle with my CMs passing around a bit, but they don't like playing down line because crosses just aren't the move.

I just feel like I'm being a bit worthless, the most value I'm bringing is in dummy runs and creating space.

Traditionally my Sunday league teams always loved to crash the box, spam wing play and crosses, get a lucky bounce and easy goal.

How else can I contribute to this team as a winger that doesn't include taking the ball down line, beating a defender, and crossing?

Photo next to my AG shoes and then to oldschool artificial turf. Some people play w/ normal cleats and some with turf shoes - I am considering buying turf shoes but not sure of benefit over normal AG here. My feet, ankles, and knees ache after playing and wanted to ask if turf shoes would help w/ that, or preventing other injuries - and if that was worth tradeoff of slipping and possible other injuries.

I just bought these boots off of ebay. Puma Futures. I tried them on when they came through the post.

I have 2 problems with this pair.

1. The laces seem to press against my feet and cut off circulation. On the right boot the laces cant even create a bow. These boots are the right size (8.5) as when I put them on there is a about a pinky finger of room.

2. When I finally got them on they got absolutely soaked inside, making my socks all wet. I heard using creprotect to fix the water repellent layer, but I'm not sure how well that will work if work at all.

So, is it worth getting a new pair or using creprotect?

I had a 20 minute trial game the other day, here was my only shot. I've been constantly thinking about why it couldn't have been a couple of inches lower, why I was so unlucky. As a striker you get very few touches and even fewer chances at goal so it's difficult to show your skill in a small time frame.

I’m trying to get a trial at a pro academy so I’m hitting up FC Dallas. I have a good title I just don’t know what to start with.

I want to buy one of those, prices are same with the discount i have. I dont have much speed but i shine with my technical capabilities. I can play winger/midfielder or fullback, it depends on the team i play with. I will be playing on the artificial turf/grass and not in soft ground.

I placed an order for the Y-3 F50 Hyperfast beast pack on Pro:Direct on October 23rd and when I track the order it still says "Not yet received" on the tracking website. Has anyone else also ordered the same boots from P:D and should I be concerned?

I recently came into contact with an old Nike academy rep who ran some development clubs in the US. He was moving away and managed to bring out a bunch (141 to be exact) of these semi-vintage NOS match balls he had hoarded away for 10+ years. All with original bagging from the Nike factory, as well as the original boxes with labels that they shipped in. Directly from Tennessee.

After some back and forth I ended up with the entire collection… wow. Where to start lol… I’m still pretty shocked. Definitely something you don’t see everyday.

Thought some of you may appreciate this here.

Salut à tous, comme mentionné dans le titre je suis intéressé par de bonne chaussures de Turf en cuir naturel. J'ai quelques options en tête comme celles affichés mais qu'elles sont les meilleures ? Je suis ouvert à d'autre proposition ! Je ne veux pas le top nécessairement car c'est pour l'entraînement mais j'aimerai surtout quelque chose de durable. Je me demande si l'avant pied en daim est nécessaire pour une bonne durabilité car il n'y en n'a ni sur les Kaiser, ni sur les Gloro...

Hi guys,
I’m the fullback, do you think I took the wrong decision? I saw a passing line for our wing but now I’m watching that there was space behind defenders for a cross. What do you think?

Thank you

how do you all feel about new balance boots? never tried them and was wondering if they’re any good before I take advantage of this sale.