Football as we all know is a favorite past time of many players out there. They enjoy the thrill of the game and they find it fun to compete with other leagues. Whether you are the player or the coach, there a lot of gears that you may want to buy for you to improve your game and make it look more official. Football equipment is an essential aspect in the life of a football player. With this, it is very vital that you choose the football equipment that would best suit your standing in the game.
In choosing the right gear, there are some steps that you need to follow in order for you to have the perfect fit that would protect you and make you feel comfortable throughout the game. The first thing to consider is the helmet. You have to pick a helmet that is just big enough to fit you comfortably yet a little enough for it to stay put and won't fall. There are some helmets that have inflatable interior pads made to accommodate different sizes of head. The next step is choosing the right face mask. You'll know if the face mask is right if it suits your position well. Face masks with several bars are highly recommended for line players to provide maximum protection. The wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks and kickers should only use face mask with fewer bars for maximum visibility.
Choose jaw pads and chin strap that would fit the size of the helmet. You can also purchase a rubber mouth protector to protect your dentals from breaking at the course of a strenuous game. In purchasing a shoulder pad, you can ask your coach or other sporting expert which shoulder pad types are right for your position. When it comes to selecting hip pads, thigh and knee pads and tailbone pads, you must always choose those that fits perfectly, perfect means big enough for comfort yet tight enough for protection. It also recommended that you buy an athletic supporter for your medical protection. Football protective gears comes in different prices, however, it is important to check the quality of the gear. Do not just go for cheap ones that are of poor quality. If in case you do not have enough money, it is best that you buy gears with great discounts.
Bear in mind that in playing football there is always a big room for injuries to occur. Choosing the right and the best football equipment that fits properly with the position you stand for can help prevent or decrease the frequency and severity of the injuries. When you evaluate your self as the best player of the team, most probably you are the one who is always on the field, thus you take long and hard hits. Make sure that before you go out on the field, you are equipped with the right protection that allows you to perform your best.
Everyone looking for cheap prices on football equipment like football helmets, football shoes, and more, should stop by at BuyFootballEquipment. You will also find more information on football equipment for those who want to learn more about the important protective gear in the game of football.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Flag Football Plays - Strategies For A Winning Team
What does it take to win at flag football? A physically talented team? An organized team? A lucky team?
Here are Dr. G's top 10 keys to winning in flag football.
1. Flag football playbook - an architect would never attempt to build a house without a blue print or "plans". Just the same, a team should never show up to a game without good plays or a game plan. Make sure you have a reliable flag football plays and your teammates have access to it.
2. Wrist bands - having your flag football playbook "portable" is also important. Determine what your top plays are and transfer them to your wristband. Not only will this help the hurry up offense, but it also reduces time in the huddle. Also, there is nothing like trying to verbally communicate while panting from the last play. Your plays should be numbered so you can refer to them quickly without confusion. If you have 8 plays, you really have 16, because you can "flip", where everyone one runs the same route, but to the opposite side of the field.
3. Pressure on the opposing QB- Even the best QBs play poorly when they get too much pressure. Get in there and get in there fast! Most interceptions are created by excessive defensive pressure. So often, the worst players are used to rush the QB. Send your best, most athletic players after that QB! Speed and agility are needed to really shake up that QB. Keeping "fresh legs" for rushers is also important, so plan on rotating rushers every few plays.
4. Pitch the ball! - In most flag football leagues, a fumble is a dead ball. Because of this, pitching the ball is a MUST. The risk-reward continuum is outstanding (in your favor) and your team should take full advantage of this. Flipping the ball is a team concept and everyone should be thinking "flip". Put it this way... the chance of you turning a short yardage play into a touch down far outweighs the possibility of a turn over.
5. Reliable teammates - First of all, make sure your teammates are committed to playing every week. If they plan to miss, they should let you know in advance. Make sure your phone and email list is up to date and make sure your team is deep enough to cover your back on light attendance weeks.
6. Cool headed teammates - Everyone has that loose cannon on their team. Decide first if they are worth keeping and if so make sure you know how to manage them. It never fails that the loose cannon comes unglued at the most in-opportune time.
7. Turnovers - Avoiding turnovers seems like a common sense tip, but it's perhaps the most critical component of the game. When the game begins, you can assume that your team will get 6 drives (possessions) and your opponent will get 6 drives. If you throw 2 intercepts, now they get 8 drives and you get 4. All things held equal, this is a tremendous obstacle to over come. Since almost all turnovers are passes, just play smart. On those low percentage or broken pass plays, don't force that throw, but throw it away!
8. Time of possession - Is time of possession really that important in flag football? Well, it depends! If you are the underdog, then you want to reduce the total number of drives per team. If this is the case, burn that clock where you can.
9. Defensive audibles - Based on what the opposing offense comes to the line with, you need to be able to change your defensive plays on the fly. Take the time to create defensive plays and audibles just like you do your offensive plays and audibles.
10. Pulling flags- Every missed flag means 7 more yards for the other team. Make sure you practice grabbing flags. This is often overlooked, but very important in stopping your opponent's offense.
For more information about Flag Football Plays, click here.
http://www.flagfootballstrategies.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Greg_Walthour
Here are Dr. G's top 10 keys to winning in flag football.
1. Flag football playbook - an architect would never attempt to build a house without a blue print or "plans". Just the same, a team should never show up to a game without good plays or a game plan. Make sure you have a reliable flag football plays and your teammates have access to it.
2. Wrist bands - having your flag football playbook "portable" is also important. Determine what your top plays are and transfer them to your wristband. Not only will this help the hurry up offense, but it also reduces time in the huddle. Also, there is nothing like trying to verbally communicate while panting from the last play. Your plays should be numbered so you can refer to them quickly without confusion. If you have 8 plays, you really have 16, because you can "flip", where everyone one runs the same route, but to the opposite side of the field.
3. Pressure on the opposing QB- Even the best QBs play poorly when they get too much pressure. Get in there and get in there fast! Most interceptions are created by excessive defensive pressure. So often, the worst players are used to rush the QB. Send your best, most athletic players after that QB! Speed and agility are needed to really shake up that QB. Keeping "fresh legs" for rushers is also important, so plan on rotating rushers every few plays.
4. Pitch the ball! - In most flag football leagues, a fumble is a dead ball. Because of this, pitching the ball is a MUST. The risk-reward continuum is outstanding (in your favor) and your team should take full advantage of this. Flipping the ball is a team concept and everyone should be thinking "flip". Put it this way... the chance of you turning a short yardage play into a touch down far outweighs the possibility of a turn over.
5. Reliable teammates - First of all, make sure your teammates are committed to playing every week. If they plan to miss, they should let you know in advance. Make sure your phone and email list is up to date and make sure your team is deep enough to cover your back on light attendance weeks.
6. Cool headed teammates - Everyone has that loose cannon on their team. Decide first if they are worth keeping and if so make sure you know how to manage them. It never fails that the loose cannon comes unglued at the most in-opportune time.
7. Turnovers - Avoiding turnovers seems like a common sense tip, but it's perhaps the most critical component of the game. When the game begins, you can assume that your team will get 6 drives (possessions) and your opponent will get 6 drives. If you throw 2 intercepts, now they get 8 drives and you get 4. All things held equal, this is a tremendous obstacle to over come. Since almost all turnovers are passes, just play smart. On those low percentage or broken pass plays, don't force that throw, but throw it away!
8. Time of possession - Is time of possession really that important in flag football? Well, it depends! If you are the underdog, then you want to reduce the total number of drives per team. If this is the case, burn that clock where you can.
9. Defensive audibles - Based on what the opposing offense comes to the line with, you need to be able to change your defensive plays on the fly. Take the time to create defensive plays and audibles just like you do your offensive plays and audibles.
10. Pulling flags- Every missed flag means 7 more yards for the other team. Make sure you practice grabbing flags. This is often overlooked, but very important in stopping your opponent's offense.
For more information about Flag Football Plays, click here.
http://www.flagfootballstrategies.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Greg_Walthour
Thursday, April 24, 2008
England World Cup 2010 Qualification by steve brig
I know the Euro 2008 finals tournament hasn't even started yet and unfortunately England will not be there as we failed along with all other home nations to qualify.
But at least we have the World Cup 2010 qualifiers to look forward too with the hope that England can qualify from their group and go forward to South Africa. In recent years it has been a turgid affair following England. With the over hyped press before every major tournament and the equally vitriolic dissecting of the England football teams failings after being dumped out of the latest tournament. It's worth noting here in my opinion England is over rated with only Spain of the so called big teams regularly underachieving as often. Looking back England has only ever reached the final of one international Football tournament which makes us the worst performing of all the Countries that have won the world cup. In fact England's record in the Euros has been even worse their best finish being fourth in the 1996 Euros, hosted in England. Anyway enough of the England bashing I am after all English and would love to see England lift the World cup. This is where I think not qualifying for Euro 2008 may have been a blessing in disguise as expectation is now at its lowest for many years and maybe nearer to realistic expectation levels. For me it is not the fact that England has won nothing in 42 years only a handful of countries have shared the major tournament trophies since then. I would like to see England enter the world cup qualifiers with a realistic press and void of all the nationalistic over hype we get through every tournament. The is after all some hope with Capello taking charge if nothing else he should be able to eradicate the prima Donna egos from which ever squad he chooses. And being at the twilight of his illustrious career appears to care little for courting the press. I still hold hope for the World Cup 2010. If nothing else perhaps we can entertain on our way to qualification. So why not book tickets and cheer England to the World cup finals in South Africa World Cup Tickets South Africa
About the Author
Brigo is an avid football fan and article writer
But at least we have the World Cup 2010 qualifiers to look forward too with the hope that England can qualify from their group and go forward to South Africa. In recent years it has been a turgid affair following England. With the over hyped press before every major tournament and the equally vitriolic dissecting of the England football teams failings after being dumped out of the latest tournament. It's worth noting here in my opinion England is over rated with only Spain of the so called big teams regularly underachieving as often. Looking back England has only ever reached the final of one international Football tournament which makes us the worst performing of all the Countries that have won the world cup. In fact England's record in the Euros has been even worse their best finish being fourth in the 1996 Euros, hosted in England. Anyway enough of the England bashing I am after all English and would love to see England lift the World cup. This is where I think not qualifying for Euro 2008 may have been a blessing in disguise as expectation is now at its lowest for many years and maybe nearer to realistic expectation levels. For me it is not the fact that England has won nothing in 42 years only a handful of countries have shared the major tournament trophies since then. I would like to see England enter the world cup qualifiers with a realistic press and void of all the nationalistic over hype we get through every tournament. The is after all some hope with Capello taking charge if nothing else he should be able to eradicate the prima Donna egos from which ever squad he chooses. And being at the twilight of his illustrious career appears to care little for courting the press. I still hold hope for the World Cup 2010. If nothing else perhaps we can entertain on our way to qualification. So why not book tickets and cheer England to the World cup finals in South Africa World Cup Tickets South Africa
About the Author
Brigo is an avid football fan and article writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The History Of Football Or Footy by Daniel Millions
While association football is occasionally referred to as soccer in some parts of the world, one thing about the game that can be agreed on is that it is arguably the most popular sport in the world. Most cultures have produced some sort of ball kicking game so there were a few precursors to the game developed into football. Most scholars believe that the Roman game of harpastum was a very early form of what became football on the British Isles. The game evolved through the Middle Ages with various regions having different rules and guidelines. It was inevitable that this collective love of sport would eventually merge.
The true birth of the game we play today came in 1848 with the Cambridge Rules developed by Trinity College. While representatives of six major schools worked on this, the Cambridge Rules were not universally accepted. Too many people liked football and wanted to play themselves and they considered this set of regulations to be too "school-boyish" for the average amateur player.
In the years that followed the Cambridge codification, many football clubs sprang up across the land that had nothing to do with "university" football. These non-professional clubs tended to play their own games and adhere to their own rules. However, the school chaps preferred a more consistent game and a number of former student players developed the Sheffield Football Club in order to bring some order to the game.
By 1863 the growing spread of diverse forms of football required another gathering of major influences. Meeting in London, they once more attempted to keep the game from fragmenting any further. This group not completely successful even at that. The Blackheath, London football club withdrew from the proceedings over the removal of the rules allowing the use of hands on the ball.
They eventually developed their own game that became what is now known as Rugby. However, the remaining eleven clubs finally codified an acceptable series of rules and with them formed the Football Association (FA). By 1870 the Sheffield Football Association had joined in and football was once again a similar and familiar game for everyone.
The mid 1800's saw such an explosion of football popularity that one country alone could not contain it all. 1886 saw the formation of the International Football Association Board comprising the national associations from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Still football spread. The twentieth century had barely begun when the Fedration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in Paris was started in 1904 and declared they would uphold the rules and regulations of the FA.
Football is now played professionally in just about every country in the world. As well as the millions that make it to the stadium to watch the game, there are billions who make sure to have a television at hand on game day to watch their favorite teams compete. FIFA surveys have concluded that at least two hundred fifty million people regularly play amateur football.
With just a few easy to understand rules and simple basic pieces of equipment, football has made it easy for almost everyone to indulge their passion for a game of "footy" on the playing field. Even the amateur leagues maintain a championship level of commitment to the game and a universal appeal that can transcend the boundaries of both language and nationality.
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The true birth of the game we play today came in 1848 with the Cambridge Rules developed by Trinity College. While representatives of six major schools worked on this, the Cambridge Rules were not universally accepted. Too many people liked football and wanted to play themselves and they considered this set of regulations to be too "school-boyish" for the average amateur player.
In the years that followed the Cambridge codification, many football clubs sprang up across the land that had nothing to do with "university" football. These non-professional clubs tended to play their own games and adhere to their own rules. However, the school chaps preferred a more consistent game and a number of former student players developed the Sheffield Football Club in order to bring some order to the game.
By 1863 the growing spread of diverse forms of football required another gathering of major influences. Meeting in London, they once more attempted to keep the game from fragmenting any further. This group not completely successful even at that. The Blackheath, London football club withdrew from the proceedings over the removal of the rules allowing the use of hands on the ball.
They eventually developed their own game that became what is now known as Rugby. However, the remaining eleven clubs finally codified an acceptable series of rules and with them formed the Football Association (FA). By 1870 the Sheffield Football Association had joined in and football was once again a similar and familiar game for everyone.
The mid 1800's saw such an explosion of football popularity that one country alone could not contain it all. 1886 saw the formation of the International Football Association Board comprising the national associations from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Still football spread. The twentieth century had barely begun when the Fedration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in Paris was started in 1904 and declared they would uphold the rules and regulations of the FA.
Football is now played professionally in just about every country in the world. As well as the millions that make it to the stadium to watch the game, there are billions who make sure to have a television at hand on game day to watch their favorite teams compete. FIFA surveys have concluded that at least two hundred fifty million people regularly play amateur football.
With just a few easy to understand rules and simple basic pieces of equipment, football has made it easy for almost everyone to indulge their passion for a game of "footy" on the playing field. Even the amateur leagues maintain a championship level of commitment to the game and a universal appeal that can transcend the boundaries of both language and nationality.
About the Author
Watch Live Football or Premiership football on your PC.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Premier League by Marcia Henin
The Premier league is officially the Barclays Premier League for sponsorship reasons. It is a British professional league for football clubs.
Twenty clubs contest in this league. Seasons run from August to May. All teams play 38 games each.
The competition started as the FA Premier league on 20 February 1992. The first game took place on 15 august that year. Some clubs in the Football League First Division decided to break away from the Football League to take advantage of a profitable television right contract.
The Football League has been holding the primary football competition of England and Wales since 1888. Since then, the Premier League became the most followed sporting league.
It is the most well paid football league. In 2005-06, the combined club revenue was around $1.4 billion. It may rise to $1.8 billion in 2007-08 due to the rising media revenues.
Only four out of the 40 clubs have won the premier league title. They are the Arsenals, Blackburn rovers, Chelsea and Manchester united. The present champion of this league is Manchester United. They won the ninth title in 2006-07. No team has ever won the title for this number of times.
The English Premier League:
It is a series of organized leagues for football clubs in England. However, a small number of Welsh clubs also compete in English Premier League due to historical reasons.
There are about 140 leagues containing about 480 divisions. The system has an ordered layout for promotion and delegation among the leagues at different levels.
The exact number of clubs varies every year. The clubs join, leave, or merge to form new teams. However, there is an estimated average of 15 clubs per division. This means that over 7000 clubs are members of a league in the English Premier league.
Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. The total points and goal differences decide the ranks of the teams. At the end of the season, the club with the highest point is the champion. The goal difference and the goals scored, decide the winner if teams have equal points.
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Submitted by Content Editor at Inter-Dev - Internet Marketing Company.
Twenty clubs contest in this league. Seasons run from August to May. All teams play 38 games each.
The competition started as the FA Premier league on 20 February 1992. The first game took place on 15 august that year. Some clubs in the Football League First Division decided to break away from the Football League to take advantage of a profitable television right contract.
The Football League has been holding the primary football competition of England and Wales since 1888. Since then, the Premier League became the most followed sporting league.
It is the most well paid football league. In 2005-06, the combined club revenue was around $1.4 billion. It may rise to $1.8 billion in 2007-08 due to the rising media revenues.
Only four out of the 40 clubs have won the premier league title. They are the Arsenals, Blackburn rovers, Chelsea and Manchester united. The present champion of this league is Manchester United. They won the ninth title in 2006-07. No team has ever won the title for this number of times.
The English Premier League:
It is a series of organized leagues for football clubs in England. However, a small number of Welsh clubs also compete in English Premier League due to historical reasons.
There are about 140 leagues containing about 480 divisions. The system has an ordered layout for promotion and delegation among the leagues at different levels.
The exact number of clubs varies every year. The clubs join, leave, or merge to form new teams. However, there is an estimated average of 15 clubs per division. This means that over 7000 clubs are members of a league in the English Premier league.
Teams receive three points for a win and one point for a draw. The total points and goal differences decide the ranks of the teams. At the end of the season, the club with the highest point is the champion. The goal difference and the goals scored, decide the winner if teams have equal points.
About the Author
Submitted by Content Editor at Inter-Dev - Internet Marketing Company.
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