Hello all, Because of all the snow we've gotten our high school tryouts will be played in the school's parking lot... Does anyone have any tips for playing on pavement??? Or running on it??? Thanks a bunch!!!
The trickiest thing is that the ball keeps rolling. When dribbling, keep the ball extra close and use only the lightest touches. Also, dribble less and pass more. It is best to practice on such a surface to get used to it.
That sounds like a nightmare. Keep your body in a straight line, up and down, do not lunge, keep the ball on the ground and play it quickly. I'd think it would give an advantage to skilled players. But I'm glad I'm not you.
No. we're having tryouts in the parking lot!!! Hehe ok yea light taps, loads of passes ok thanks. Keep em coming!!!
keep the ball on the ground, unless your used to playing on hard surfaces, the touches might be a bit unpredictable and high. Then again that's how I would play it cuz i have a shiet touch, it might be different with you
I used to play on concrete all the time during the winter when i was at school! And my tip is to tell the coach how stupid he is for putting the tryouts on the pavement! And that there is such thing as an astroturf pitch if the grass is unsuitable. If that don't work, wear trousers to make sliding on the floor that little bit less painful when you fall over.
The only other thing I think to add is that blacktop will ruin a soccer ball, so don't bring your good one. I used to practice a lot on tennis courts, which doesn't seem to bother them, but blacktop will tear the skin off the ball (as well as yourself).
Most parking lots are banked so that water runs off towards the catch basins. Be aware that the ball will roll in the same direction so you will need to compensate with your dribble and ground passes. Watch out for sand that will cause you to lose your footing. If you are used to trapping with the bottom of your feet, remember that you have 3/4 in. less to trap with because you are wearing sneakers, not studs.
Our first match is march 18th, but we have a tourny not this friday but the next... I'm so nervous, I hope I make it. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE TIPS!!!
what area of virginia do you live in, nemisis? in richmond all the snow is gone, except for the drifts from the plows. we have our tryouts for hermitage today on the grass. i'm so glad i'm not you!
woodbridge... yea today at tryouts it sucked, 2 peeps already got injured and well it hurts hehe. I can't play worth $hit on it either and its annoying the crap outta me and well its very difficult!!! i'm a nervous reck anywayz hehe...
Take it slow. The pace is very fast, so slow it down a bit. Lots of passing, stay away from quick jukes, especially near sand. here is a better idea, PLAY INSIDE, like a gym.
The basketball players have the gym. Our team is in regionals or something so they're still practicing. The girls team though gets it at 5 and then varsity guys get it at 7 till 10... that's one h*ll of a tryouts... I'm j.v. Yea the sand is a big problem, I keep slipping and after the tryouts I'm like bleeding all over. I wish we would of had it on a field, and guess wut??? It's snowing again!!! So after 2 tryouts, we have another delay... *sigh* Well thanks all for your tips and keep them coming!!! And wish me luck or pray!!!
Tryouts on the pavement... that stinks. It wouldn't be too bad if it was just practice for one day or something. My advice: don't wear cleats.
Do not fall down under any circumstances. I have a permanent lesion the size of a quarter on my back because I fell while I was running and jumping to control the ball on my chest. Biggest mistake of my life...
I was wondering if there's a football specifically designed for pavement coz I figure millions of kids worldwide kick the ball about on tarmac rather than grass. Anyone know any such product?
I've seen a football made by Umbro that has a special casing, however i'm sure there are other companies out there that have them.
Yea I've seen pavement balls. Sorry though I don't remember the name of the company, it was one unknown to me. Its coated with a special layer of something, and I found it to be a tad bit heavier... And just to tell you all I didn't make it and I'm pissed... I couldn't play with cr@p out there on sandy pavement where every turn you fell. I'm a player of sprints which was impossible to do out there and so well I sucked and made it to the last cuts. *sigh* O well next year its varisty so Imma start training now!!! Thanks all again for your tips!!!
ask your coach if you can train with the team. Tell him that your a much better player then what he say on the pavement....see what he says