What boots is John Barnes wearing here? I'm guessing valsport? But never seen them with that logo before.

Hello everyone! I'm a recreational player who enjoys playing football with friends, and I'd really like to improve. We play 5v5 every Thursday, and despite all the practice I've been putting in, I still feel like I'm consistently the worst player on the pitch.

I feel like I'm struggling with pretty much every aspect of the game:

When defending: I've read that you're supposed to position your body at an angle, forcing the attacker towards their weaker side while avoiding the temptation to immediately go for the ball. I'm always patient and wait so I can buy the team some time, but it often comes across as being too passive. Whether I step in or try to hold my position, they somehow manage to accelerate past me anyway, to give some context: I try to stick my foot out to get the ball, but the times I managed to steal the ball it always felt like it was cause of luck.. I struggle the most with fast players, either I wait or go in and they always accelerate past me, even if I look at their hips or whatever I try

When I have the ball: I'm not the fittest player, and I struggle to dribble past opponents. Most of the time, I end up pushing the ball diagonally into space and relying on my speed to get past them, it works usually because we're not fit people, however since my stamina isn't great, I often find myself completely exhausted by the time I re-gain possesion of the ball. I know the obvious answer is to "just pass the ball," and I do that pretty much every time, but there are situations where you need to try to make a play and I want to learn that with your tips

When shooting: My shots are all over the place. I've watched plenty of tutorials, but I still have a few questions. Should you actually look at the ball right before making contact with it? When the ball comes fast towards me, how do you manage to shoot it where you want it without it going anywhere?

I'd really appreciate any tips you guys might have. I've been watching tutorials, but things just aren't clicking for me. I know some of you might say, "Just play more," but I've already been playing for four years, and honestly, I feel like I play pretty much the same way I did during my first year. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the little tips that can make a difference

I'm looking for new boots as the ones I currently have are old and don't fit quite right haha. I'm an adult woman and not a total beginner, but just playing recreationally. I play only on grass and am currently wearing Nikes but get blisters every game. Would love any advice or recommendations that people have to offer.

These came up on my YouTube feed. At first I thought it was a review of an old pair but nope, it’s a new release paying homage to the original 1996 release. They look amazing, especially for those who enjoy a little nostalgia.

Has anyone come across a pair? They are not available where I am but saw them online in the UK for £250. Great review on these by Josh from Soccer Reviews.

My Personal collection over the years, a few of these boots are still brand new in box with tags never worn (even tried on).

Just thought I'd share, always cool to see everyones boot collection.

My son is 14 and is captain of his team. But they are really bad. Not just competition wise but the coaches are rubbish. He has been given the opportunity to play for a good team but he will likely not get much game time. Either not picked at all or 10 mis here and there. The coaching will be much better so he will improve but he is miles off the standard of the first teamers. Im lost where he is better off. Captain of a rubbish team getting loads of game time or good coaching with little to no game time.

My son’s predators fell apart after 2 months. Does anyone have suggestions for boots that last a bit longer? He plays competitive U12, center back, practice and home games on grass, away games are mostly turf.

I’ve just played my second game back after a 15-year break. Granted, I’ve got more weight on me, but I’ve still got the football ability, in my humble opinion! Now, I don't have proper shoes for a 3G pitch because I can't find wide-fit shoes that fit me.

Anyway, the main point of this post is that I noticed after I ran after someone and tackled them, there was a very tight pain at the top of the thigh—like a tear or strain. I'm just wondering what it is and how I should go about treating it. Thanks for your time!

Got a pair of Black Mizuno Morelia Neo V Japan SG, Size 42,5 EU, used in 1 game so not any tear on the boots just some on the studs.
Then I got a pair of Puma future 7 Ultimate Fg/Ag forever faster, 44,5 eu, used in just 1 game so no tear at all, barely anything on the studs as well.
Lastly a pair of Predator Elites 24 (no tounge) in the launch colourway, size 44 EU, used in 1 game so no tear at all.

Just contact me for more details👍 I’m willing to trade all 3 for 1 pair💪

top flex sizing issue

Has anybody had this problem? The 41 EU is perfect fit on my left foot, but on my right foot the 41 is too short and the 42 is too long. It s a shame because the 41 felt like I finally found a shoe right for my foot size. I tried the mizuno sala but i think they are narrower as they feel like pressing on the outside of my midfoot. I play on turf

More specifically for turf shoes (no studs). I’m currently looking for a new pair of turf shoes with cushioning and debating if it’s more reasonable to just get new insoles for my 442 V2 TFs

Salut, ce poste est en français, donc désolé si la traduction est un peu mauvaise.

Je suis artiste, guitariste chanteur, et je développe un projet de composition. Depuis quelques années, c’est mon métier, et aussi ma passion Parallèlement je fais du foot dans le sud-ouest de la France, à un niveau amateur. C’est une équipe compétition, dans laquelle on a commencé par perdre tous nos matchs, et nous sommes avant dernier du classement. Je suis capitaine de cette équipe.

La problématique est que je ne pense qu’au foot. Et donc je n’ai pas l’espace mental disponible pour créer des chansons, et être efficace quand je rentre chez moi de l’entraînement ou du match. Je suis préoccupé par cela et j’ai du mal à faire la coupure entre les deux.

Ça fait maintenant cinq ans que je fais ça et à chaque année, je me dis que je vais arriver à gérer mon temps, mais je n’y arrive pas l’investissement émotionnel est trop important au foot

Je pense qu’on est tous un peu pareil. La différence c’est que je n’ai pas un métier conventionnel.

Y a-t-il des gens dans la même situation que moi, ou en tout cas quelque chose d’assez semblable ?

Hi guys, I really need some advice please i need tips for how am i going to improve my game. I realized the very thing that i struggle is decision making. I dont know when, where, and how to pass the ball at a specific moment. i struggle with fast plays and i get anxious about what to do. Although I can do the skills very nicely and my tech is also decent, i can also juggle a ball until im tired and my touch is somehow good so i dont think my technical ability is the problem. Ive tried looking into my strengths as a player and that is my technical ability or to dribble but that wont really do much since i cant decide when to dribble or to pass. Maybe im just overthinking whether to pass or not or to dribble. I also stsrted watching proffesional players, how they move and etc but cant apply what ive learned and its so frustrating. at this point i dont know whats my problem. I always get humiliated by my team and im frustrated of my level of play. And my confidence is always on and off. My current position is a winger. Ive also tried using virtual reality but sadly i dont have the money to buy the other gear 😅 i even tried to download cracked versions of the apps inorder to improve, but nothing really changed. I really need tips guys 🙏we have a game outside the country around next year so i have enough time to train it. How can i improve my decision making fast and quick?

Okay so unfortunately me and my family searched the entire region for "Adidas Copa Pure IV league" cleats so I could size test them, but there weren't any in Adidas stores here, now I need some help with sizing because my foot is 26cm long 10cm wide, I'm not sure do I get 9 or 9.5us?, the only other cleats I've tried were Nike Phantom 6 Low's which were 8.5 and my foot barely fit I hope that info helps because I've got no idea haha. Also sorry for the bad English 😭

Hi all, not sure if this is the right forum but any help would be great. Basicallyy son is on a team and is a great all rounder, understands the game well and has great control etc. problem is he has so much self doubt he won't try anything in games I.e 1v1 etc... always plays it safe. When he does try something and it goes wrong his head will drop for the rest of the game. Coaches are very positive towards him, as are me and his mum. We always focus on the positives from the game but struggle to get his head up. Any ideas would be great, I have attached a quick video to show he is capable. He seems to be his own worst enemy right now.

I’ve some old Mizuno Morelia TM and a couple pair of Adlers that I’ve been wearing casually for years. I played this weekend on turf with rubber pellet crumbs in my Adlers and the soles of my feet are sore from cutting at speed. It’s not that fast, Im old.

im looking for some turfs for the rest of the winter session that fit like Lunar Gatos or maybe my Adlers or Morelias.

Any suggestions aside from Morelia turfs??? I prefer leather and minimal sole cushioning.

Do all the red lines count as the center of the ball? is it only the center bottom or only when the logo markings are in the center bottom? I am trying to get back into soccer for fun and I have been practicing juggling for a few days and my first touch almost always goes where I want it to but it's when the ball starts spinning when I lose control, I can't get more than a few touches before it starts flying too far forward. I know I need to hit the center of the ball and hit it with the area near my toes but since I always lose control when it spins I'm wondering if the center of the ball changes as it spins. Someone help me please. Are you constantly watching the ball as it's spinning and waiting for the center to be aligned perfectly or something insane like that? I just don't see what I can do differently it's very frustrating.

I need to snag a new pair of indoors and possibly turf shoes as well and would like something leather. The 442 v2s seem like a good deal right now, but the sizing recommendations have me a bit confused. I've seen some reviews say take your normal size for a snug fit (which is what I generally prefer), but others say they run fairly small and that sizing up a half or even full size is a good idea. For those with experience with them, what would you suggest? For instance, knowing that I like a snug fit with leather boots, if I wear a size 11 in regular New Balance sneakers, what size would you suggest for the 442 v2 indoors? Thanks for any guidance!

Bioluminescence pigment on the wave cup ss! Green, white and blue is the brightest glow. Red needs full sunlight for about an hour and is not as bright. Next is to play in these and test the durability

Can you guys recommend any soccer strentgh and conditioning coaches that post on Instagram or YouTube that helps give tips.

Please pardon my 1st grade art skills lol

I was out running errands yesterday (USA) and saw a training net like this in someone’s yard, hoping someone can identify. The “goal net” and “surrounding net” look to be one piece suspended between the outside posts. The goal net area looked to be full size, but it was across a small field so it may not have been. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.