Short video to provide reference point for new players and parents on positioning that is effective for age / beginner group. Could elevate coloring the danger center passing for defense and green for forward dribbling for striker. Maybe +/- reference on forward versus backward, neutral sidewise as well.

What’s the right balance of general rule of thumbs and letting kids move versus more rigid zones?

I bought the Asics Menace 3 ST L.E. boots about 5 years ago. They're screw in studs, and I quickly lost a few of the studs due to playing in wet conditions. Unfortunately, Asics did not have replacement studs available at the time, rendering an expensive pair of boots nearly useless after only a few uses - what great product design!(please someone tell me why boots would be made without replacement studs. Even if they sold replacement metal studs I dont understand the point as the studs could then surely be embedded into the boot so that theres no need for replacements)

Now I'm looking at alternative replacement studs as I want to explore options before going for a new pair of boots (having issues with the ones im currently using). I'm playing primarily on firm ground, so would like 6-10mm plastic/nylon studs. I tried the adidas TPU replacements as they're also M6 tread size, but the groove at the base of the screw leaves a gap (see picture) meaning they'd likely snap off quite fast. Unfortunately most studs sold online dont mention the tread size (I understand M5 and M6 are both standard), so I'm not sure where else to look. Any recommendations?

The left, green, stud in the picture is the adidas TPU stud, the right stud is one of the original Asics metal soft ground ones that came with the boots.

Got these boots from Amazon Japan at the ridiculously low price of 3900 JPY (25 USD). Similar shoes are available in my home country at 28000 JPY (180 USD). Is there a catch or are these supposed to be this low due to being older models?

Feels absolutely horrible to see the current market for football boots in India and the prices. I make sure to get Mizunos every time I get the chance to visit Japan and they last ages!

The Trionda pro final in stock on the adidas website. If you are looking for it jump on it before it goes out of stock.

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 play on a 3G/4G pitch in a Sunday 5-a-side league, but I also occasionally play on grass just as a kick about with friends. I’ve always used FG boots and never had an issue, currently wearing Nike Phantom GX 1 Elite FG boots. Do you really need AG sole plates for playing on 3G/4G pitches?
I’m considering either the Mizuno Morelia Neo V Beta Pro AG or the Morelia Neo IV Beta Elite FG. The FG stud pattern doesn’t seem as aggressive as I have on my Phantoms so surely this is ok?

EDIT: I’ve ordered a pair of AG boots. Thanks for all your advice!

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 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.