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Sunday, 17 August 2014 11:44
No deposit casino bonus: features and advantages
Written by YFS Editor 1Most people consider that online gambling sites are created for rich people and require the large money injections for the game.
Most people consider that online gambling sites are created for rich people and require the large money injections for the game. However, this statement is fundamentally false. You can spin slots, roulette or play poker without spending a dime on it, but taking a no deposit bonus. There are the biggest casino bonuses.
What is a no deposit bonus casino?
No deposit bonus – it’s a type of reward that does not require customer replenishment. The amount is virtual and credited to the account automatically. It’s available to play in a specific casino.
Casinos with no deposit bonuses don’t give players large amounts. Most often, there is $5-20 credited to the account.
The best no deposit bonuses at the casino are offered by large gaming portals. They give gifts not only to new customers, but also to regular players. Promotion can be received on a birthday, holiday or just like that. The player needs to fulfill certain conditions to withdraw promoted funds.
Online casino no deposit bonus is given with a wager — it’s a multiplier. It can be equal to 10, 30, 50 or more. The number tells the player how many times it is necessary to increase the gift to withdraw it.
Features of no deposit promotion
Novice gamblers are wary of a no deposit bonus at the casino. They consider it a ploy and a fraud, see only the negative sides. However, this type of promotion is beneficial to both sides.
Player advantages in using a free bonus are:
- test the slot machines.
- check the quality of the casino.
- communicate with technical support and evaluate their loyalty and the speed of complaints processing.
At the same time, there is always an opportunity to win back and withdraw the bonus. In any case, the player doesn’t lose anything and can get pleasure from the slots.
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Football requires a great level of skill and the right traits to enjoy success in the sport. If you want to grow your core skills and iron out weaknesses, you must dedicate much of your time to improve to become a star player on the pitch.
Regardless of whether you are playing for a youth team or with your friends, there are actions you can take to become a better player. Read the below tips on how to improve your football skills.
Perfect Your Dribbling
Dribbling is one must-have skill that you can improve in your garden. It requires you to push the ball into an area where you can reach it, but a defender cannot, which is no simple feat.
To improve your dribbling skills, you must keep your head up and your eyes forward, instead of staring downwards at a ball. You also must aim to keep the ball near your feet, which can prevent the opposition from stealing it from you.
Practice Your Passing
It doesn’t matter if you are an excellent striker or great in goal, you’ll enjoy little success in the sport if you cannot accurately pass a ball to another player. While the pros make it look easy, the skill can only be gained with much practice.
For example, ask a friend or family member to help you master your skills when an opportunity arises. You also could place a cone or football ten yards away, which could simulate a teammate and aim to hit the object accurately. You never know, you could become so good that football fans will one day be backing your skills on the likes of Unibet.
Rather than waiting for training sessions, the BBC has created top tips for practicing your passing accuracy in your garden.
Tweak Your Trapping Skills
Excellent trapping skills are bound to wow your coach and will ensure you don’t spend a game on the bench. To effectively trap the ball out the air, you’ll need to kick the football as high as possible without losing control. When the ball is making its descent, use the top of your foot to settle it on the ground, but ensure it doesn’t bounce off your foot. It’s a skill that takes balance, speed and precision, so you’ll need to work hard to master it.
Boost Your Fitness
While dribbling, trapping and passing are essential skills to possess in football, you also shouldn’t underestimate the importance of exceptional physical fitness. If you don’t have the energy to use your skills for a full 90 minutes, it’s unlikely you’ll achieve your sporting goals throughout the years, such as playing for Rangers FC or Celtic FC.
Football can be intense and fast, and you need to be in peak physical condition to routinely run after the ball, tackle other players, and score a goal. To ensure you are in great health, you must work on both your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels. As discussed on Footballscience.net, you will also need to work on your strength training.
As you will need to embark on sharp, short bursts of speed during a game, you should focus on interval training to support your anaerobic system. For example, you can start by running for 10 to 30 seconds, slowing down, and then jogging for another 30 seconds, which you should repeat at least five times.
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For many years Scotland were not represented in the Premier League, with top-tier talent plying their trade at the top end of the division. Darren Fletcher was a rare presence for Manchester United in the middle of the park, but Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City looked elsewhere for their stars. However, stars are beginning to emerge to become key players down the league, which has resulted in the elite of the Premier League snapping up the talent for premium prices.
Andrew Robertson started the trend following his move to Liverpool. The Scotland captain has developed into one of the finest left-backs in the world and was crucial in the Reds’ triumph in the Champions League over Tottenham. Robertson’s performances and leadership ability have been seized upon and he dons the armband at international level. The 25-year-old is among a crop of talented players that will be determined to lead Scotland back to a major competition after a 21-year drought. Under new manager Steve Clarke, they could be worth a shout in the free football tips to qualify for Euro 2020, having guaranteed at least a shot in the playoffs.
Defence
A lot will depend on the performances of the group, although elements of the squad are beginning to play at a higher standard, which will only benefit the national team. Kiernan Tierney appears to be the latest player on the move and he could be destined for a transfer to Arsenal, where he could lock down the left-back position for the next decade at the Emirates Stadium. Only the performances of Robertson has nudged him to right-back for the national team, but versatility will be a key factor moving forward for club and country. Even if the move does not happen in the summer, at the age of 22, he is a prime spot in his career to wait for the right moment.
Midfield
2019-2020 Player Preview: John McGinn https://t.co/RS6E0SxiV2 #AVFC pic.twitter.com/D8JYJbJ2vx
— E-Aston Villa (@e_AstonVilla) August 6, 2019
The midfield is probably the most intriguing and could be the driving force behind a run to the Euros. John McGinn caught the eye of every team in Scotland during his time with Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League. Aston Villa managed to convince him to move south in a £3.5m deal and he was everything the club hoped and more in the middle of the park. His skill and combative play in the midfield was a vital element in their promotion to the Premier League.
The 24-year-old was even linked with a move to Manchester United for a fee in the region of £50m. His first season in the Premier League will be fascinating to watch. United could have paired him with Scott McTominay in their midfield. He broke into the team two seasons ago and continues to earn the trust and praise of his managers at Old Trafford. McTominay has the size and strength to become a lynchpin in front of the back four for the foreseeable future.
Forwards
Ryan Fraser has been a revelation for Bournemouth. Last season he created 14 goals for the Cherries, only Eden Hazard provided more assists in the Premier League. The 25-year-old has been one of the best attacking players in the league for the past three seasons, which has caught the attention of Arsenal among others at the top end of the table. Fraser added goals to his game in the 2018/19 campaign, notching seven strikes for Eddie Howe’s men. If he is able to maintain that standard of form for club and country, Scotland could be on to a winner in the final third.
Strikers are in short supply at the moment, although salvation could be on the way in the form of Oli McBurnie. He completed a £20m move to newly-promoted Sheffield United and will get a crack at the Premier League with the Blades, having been given brief opportunities by Swansea City. Clarke and his staff will be watching his progress with great interest to see whether he can rise up like Robertson.
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Saturday, 09 August 2014 12:30
What does Steve Clarke’s Appointment mean for Youth Football in Scotland?
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It’s often hard to say how much of an impact a new Scotland manager will have on the youth football structures below him. For the last six years, the national side has been under the guidance of managers who, some may feel, have taken Scottish football backward with no real signs of improvement made on the international stage.
Alex McLeish’s appointment as Scotland manager in February 2018, in particular, was indeed mind-boggling and spelled disaster for the up-and-coming players, as he was tasked with finding an immediate fix to the problems facing the team. This obviously meant that younger players weren’t called on to take Scotland forward and instead, it was the age-old saga of trying to convince players to switch allegiances in order to improve the here and now.
Alex McLeish has been sacked as Scotland head coach, the Scottish Football Association has announced pic.twitter.com/b2WF8eFIUr
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) April 18, 2019
What lies ahead for the troubled team?
Needless to say, it’s easy to see why Scotland hasn’t been able to bear the fruit of any long-term plans which is ultimately why they still struggle on the international stage.
Steve Clarke’s arrival could see that change, with the 55-year-old seemingly more aware that strong youth structures mean at the very least, qualification for international tournaments. However, the former Killie boss wants to relieve the pressure on youth teams, with his instructions to the coaches, in essence, being to allow them some leeway and to not overcomplicate things.
In fact, when Clarke was discussing his humble beginnings and the road he has taken in football, he was quoted as saying 'football is the simplest game in the world, complicated by coaches, there’s a ball, go and play'.
Really, this is a man who looks back fondly on his journey through youth football and the sacrifices others have made for him. Clarke has never forgotten the helping hands he's received in the past and that’s why he dedicates so much of his time to grassroots football. This is all very positive news for the national team as they now have a man in charge who has first-hand experience of the benefits of getting it right at a youth team level.
What it means for Scotland’s immediate prospects is hard to say after McLeish left. Bookmakers say the team is at 50/1 odds in football betting to win Group 1 in Euro 2020 qualifying, having endured a disastrous start to the campaign. Once again, a new Scotland manager is paying the price for his predecessor’s mistakes and is left having to pick up the pieces. However, with Clarke in the hot seat now, Scottish football has a real chance of escaping the doldrums and building long-lasting foundations that will see new managers succeed rather than wilt.
OFFICIAL: Scotland have appointed Steve Clarke as their new manager. pic.twitter.com/fxksWfXjwo
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) May 20, 2019
Could Clarke crack the code?
In another telling one-liner from the new Scotland manager, Clarke describes himself as a 'decent manager but a very good coach', which is significant in many ways. You could probably count the number of times on one hand that Strachan and McLeish were on the training pitch in their boots running in-between cones, demonstrating what players need to do.
Steve Clarke will give you that over and over again; whistle around the neck, come rain or shine, he will be in and amongst his players leading from the front. For Scotland to get better they need to be improved from within, and that is exactly what Clarke will do.
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Thursday, 07 August 2014 05:33
How VAR’s Controversial Introduction into the Premier League Could be a Test For Scottish Football
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Over the past two seasons, Video Assistant Referee, which is commonly known as VAR, has slowly been introduced into English football, with the technology first being utilised in the 2017-18 FA Cup. On the 16th of January 2018, Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho became the first player to have a goal awarded through the system when the 2015-16 Premier League champions overcame Fleetwood in a third-round replay.
With the Premier League now set to take a chance on VAR for the upcoming season, Scottish football has the opportunity to monitor the effectiveness of the technology within the English game on a regular basis before deciding upon whether it should be implemented into the Scottish Premier League.
Monitoring VAR’s Progress
A few months after VAR’s competitive debut in English football when Brighton faced Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium in January 2018 in a third-round FA Cup clash, the Scottish Professional Football League had stated that it had no plans to introduce the technology into the Scottish game but did plan on monitoring its progress.
With the technology being brandished as "embarrassing" by Mauricio Pochettino, the Tottenham Hotspur manager, after numerous interventions disrupted the flow of the game when his side met Rochdale in 2018, it’s hardly surprising that the SPL are taking things slow before introducing VAR into the Scottish football.
For many, what VAR seeks to do within the game is not the issue, but the speed and lack of understanding over how it operates have led many to believe that its recent controversies are unlikely to be eradicated over time. Following a string of controversial moments during the 2018/19 season in both the English game and on the International stage, the decision by Scottish football bosses to hold back on VAR during its period of confusion could prove beneficial in the long run.
Rule Implementation Changes and The Need for Clarity
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Following the introduction of VAR, the manner in which the game is played has been drastically altered with numerous rules being affected by the new technology. After Phil Neville’s England were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup, the manager called for FIFA to change the handball law with inconsistencies emerging on a regular basis, especially with VAR now being utilised.
As VAR has changed how various rules have been implemented, the game as a whole is being altered and such developments are something that young players will have to take note of. While youth football doesn’t have the same technology as the top divisions, becoming familiar with how the rules are changing and adapting their games accordingly will be key to those youngsters who are looking to go professional.
While the need for clarity is important, many football fans may learn to appreciate VAR and other technological advancements within the sport due to such developments being made within the mobile betting industry. VAR has increased the reliability of officiating due to the ability to rewatch an incident, which has increased the viability of in-play and pre-match betting. As betting is a popular pastime among many sports fans, Mr Green has embraced the technological switch with their wide array of online betting opportunities coming in the form of flexi betting, multi betting, spread betting and much more. Crucially, even though the betting market is now predominantly based around technology, the sector has continued to flourish and highlights how, if given the time, VAR could grow on fans in much the same fashion.
A Key Few Months for the Future of Scottish Football
Ultimately, as VAR has been central to numerous controversies since the start of the 2017-18 season, the reluctance to implement the technology into Scottish football appears to be understandable. Although there is still plenty of time to evolve and develop video technology within the sport, it remains to be seen if the coming months will influence the SPL into making a definitive decision either one way or the other.
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Thursday, 07 August 2014 05:05
Is it Worth Betting on Rangers to win SPL Title This Season?
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Celtic are favourites to claim the 2019/20 Scottish Premier League title. The Bhoys have won eight consecutive titles and bookies have priced them at 5/11 to make it nine in a row.
Former manager Neil Lennon replaced Brendan Rodgers, who left for Leicester City. But some believe Lennon’s style of play could disrupt the momentum gained under Rodgers. Rangers could close the gap, or even overtake Celtic – especially with the Gers progressing so well under former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
Rangers’ price offers good value
Priced at 9/4 to claim the title, Rangers look good value based on how well they closed the gap last term. They impressed in their pre-season matches and recorded a 10-0 win against St Joseph’s in Europa League qualifying. They may be 100/1 outsiders to win that competition, but the Scottish title looks to be within their grasp.
Tactical switch makes Gerrard’s men worth backing
Gerrard identified his 4-3-3 system was not working and switched to a 4-2-3-1 and then to a 4-3-2-1 formation. This got the best out of his midfield and supporting strikers. They used the same system in their recent games, and it looks set to be the favoured formation for the coming campaign. As a result, Rangers look a good bet to steal the crown from their rivals.
This season, there will be chances for bettors to get no deposit free bets online. This gives them an opportunity to take a risk-free punt. And Gerrard’s tactical know-how should tempt many punters to back the Blues for the title.
Why betting on Rangers makes sense
Under the Liverpool-born boss, Rangers look to attack as often as possible. They like to stretch the opposition and hurt them by moving the ball into space. When they don’t have the ball, they press well. And they always looking for an opportunity to counter-attack. As a result, they earn a lot of possession but do not look to dwell on the ball and this makes them exciting to watch.
Gerrard has have had more time to put his ideas in place. And he has recruited players who can perform the roles required. Sheyi Ojo’s arrival on loan from Liverpool gives Rangers a real boost on the right-wing. Meanwhile, ex-Bologna man Filip Helander will shore up the defence. The boss is also keen to take advantage of Scotland’s talented youth pool. The Glasgow side scored two more than their city rivals last term but conceded seven more. Addressing that imbalance could make the difference between winning and losing the title.
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Conclusion
On top of all this, Celtic could regress under Lennon during his first full season back at the helm. It will be tough to maintain the same performance levels as Rodgers. And the team will need time to adapt to a new system. For bettors, this could be the last chance in a while to back Rangers for the title at such a long price.
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Being a football player is one of the most lucrative jobs that anyone could have, but with all the discussions regarding the money involved does anyone actually know how much money the best of the best are paid? Here we look at the top 10 paid players in world football today.
The top 10 of the highest paid footballers starts off with Angel Di Maria, with his contract at oil rich Paris Saint Germain earning him $2,572.86 an hour according to research from Betting Sites. Having also played at Real Madrid and Manchester United in his career, it’s fair to say that Di Maria will be fairly comfortable when it comes to career earnings.
Earning around $100 an hour more than his compatriot is Argentine Sergio Aguero who English side Manchester City are paying $2,675.32 an hour for his goals. Having recently become their all-time top scorer, you can say that they are definitely getting their money’s worth.
In 8th place, we move on to the second Uruguayan on the list in Luis Suarez, who is earning $3,062.39 an hour having moved to Barcelona from Liverpool. Despite having disciplinary issues in the past, the player has gone on to be the frontman that Barcelona needed to compliment Lionel Messi.
Next we move on to the first British player to join the list in Wayne Rooney, who is currently on the books of Major League Soccer side DC United being paid $3,073.77 an hour. Having won countless trophies in England with Manchester United, and then returned to his boyhood club Everton, England’s all-time record goalscorer moved on to America in order to try and help build the brand of football in the United States.
The highest paid player not playing in Europe is in 6th place on the list with former Chelsea man Oscar being paid $3,119.31 an hour by Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG. The Brazilian star has previously discussed his surprising move by saying he moved to ensure a better future for his family and not for football reasons, which has been met with a backlash from some football purists.
Entering the top 5, we have the last player from the English Premier League in World Cup Winner and Manchester United star Paul Pogba. The Frenchman may have had his run ins with managers at both club and international level, but he is still being paid $3,358.38 an hour after his return to the club that he left on a free transfer at the age of 19. He is yet to provide the major silverware that he was bought in for.
We now have the only other British player on the list in Gareth Bale who left Tottenham Hotspur for Real Madrid for a then world record fee of over $100 million. His time at Real Madrid has been full of highs and lows and a reported strained relationship with the fans has hampered his progress throughout. He is still paid a reported $3,938.98 an hour by the Spanish club. His winning goal in the Champions League final may have helped this figure.
The top three is started off by the player who stole the world record fee from Bale in Neymar Jr, who moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint Germain for over $200 million. A fee that is yet to be beaten and is unlikely to beaten in the near future. Despite the high fee, and not yet providing the UEFA Champions League trophy that his club so badly wants, he is still paid a reported $10,245.90 an hour. This wage is miles ahead of the 4th place and shows the disparity between the top three best players and the rest.
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The top two places could go to no one else but Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have dominated football headlines for years. Their rivalry goes beyond the pitch with many football fans choosing one to follow as their GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) and using many facts to back up their claims. In terms of money, however, there can only be one winner and this crown goes to the Argentine captain Messi. He earns a reported $12,636.61 an hour compared to $12,295.08 earned by his Portuguese rival.
In total, $56,978.60 is paid per hour to the top 10 players in the World, in just their salary earnt. They will more than likely earn double or triple this when you include the sponsorship deals and bonuses that are paid to them. Do you think these players are worth their money? Have they earned it? Some of the facts around these players do suggest that their respective clubs have got their money worth.
Infographic source: https://www.betting-sites.uk.com/soccer-earnings/
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College football is on the rise and as we watch the youths of our nation, it is with growing anticipation we have the urge to place wagers and add to the excitement. The NFL has a massive database of online punters, with sports books offering bets it’s easy enough to get in on the action. College football on the other hand, that’s less mainstream and somewhat more challenging to find. But if you do come across a team you wish to bet on, here is what you need to consider.
Reliable Sports Books
You need to find a reliable sports book like Novibet.co.uk to place wagers on teams. The kind of sports book you choose should depend on the types of bets available, the team’s available and the amount of betting lines available. Once you have approved all of the above, it's time to sign up and get those wagers in. Here are some tips to turn the odds in your odds.
Spread Bets
Based on NFL sports betting, college sports betting is similar in the sense of spread bets being more popular to wager on. So what is the spread bet? This is the forecast that is predicted before the game begins and it balances out the chance of the wager being won. The underdog, which is the team thought to lose the match, is followed by the “+” symbol, while the money line, which is the favoured team is followed by “-“.
The Juice
In sports betting, there are a number of terms and this one refers to the amount or percentage the bookie reserves for themselves as a result of placing a bet. You could call this a free charged for the bet and it comes off the wager.
Betting On the Odds
Placing a bet means you need to know what you are betting on. Betting on predictions or forecasts is a popular form of betting and is usually projected by the online sportsbook. There are other methods such as in play or live sports betting which generally proves to be somewhat more expensive in terms of continuously changing bets on the updated odds, but this form of betting is also more lucrative and rewarding.
Sports Betting Terms
As you can see from the above, there are a number of important terms which are used in sports betting. Familiarize yourself with as many of these terms as possible as this is what you will be using to place your bets. These terms will grow on you and the more you bet, the easier it becomes. In the meantime you can always research the terms and use the referral as you place wagers.
You can improve the way you bet by seeking out professional predictions and calculating how the bet was cast. Join college football forums to interact with likeminded folks and better the way you cast your wager. Improve the odds by doing as much research as you can and have fun while getting your wager in the books!
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It’s a well-known fact that people in Brazil like online betting. Of course, this market is emerging right now but we are sure that it can be even bigger than the market of betting in India, the UK or other countries.
It’s a well-known fact that people in Brazil like online betting. Of course, this market is emerging right now but we are sure that it can be even bigger than the market of betting in India, the UK or other countries. So, if you would like to start gambling as well, you should start reading this article right away!
Why do people in Brazil gamble online?
In fact, there are two main reasons for that, as follows:
Entertainment
Of course, it’s always really interesting to watch a soccer match but sometimes you want to make it a bit more risky and exciting, that’s why people bet on particular matches. It’s a real pleasure to be proud of your team and earn money simultaneously.
You can earn money
It’s really strange to be a real professional in Brazilian soccer while losing this precious chance to earn money, that’s why people bet on particular matches and win. It’s profitable and fun.
How to start gambling as well?
If you really want to become a thrill-seeker, you should follow these recommendations:
Choose a reliable casino
Fortunately, there are special services such as Codigobonuses.com, which compare the conditions of different online betting rooms. Consider all the pros and cons and only after that, make your final decision.
Register your private account
Visit the website of your casino and register your private account. It takes several minutes, that’s why it will not be a problem at all.
Make a first deposit
In most cases, if you chose a reliable casino, you can do this with the help of a bank card, Cloud Wallets, and even cryptocurrencies. Just choose the best payment method, which matches your needs, and conduct your first financial transaction.
Start gambling
Now, you have the possibility to start gambling. Choose the appropriate game or match, make your bet and wait for the result!
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Wednesday, 27 March 2019 15:40
Are Youths Switching Away from Football to Play Video Games
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It is not a secret to anyone that kids today are a lot different from the kids of the past decades. There are many things that stand between generations, and such a factor is present in any sphere.
It is not a secret to anyone that kids today are a lot different from the kids of the past decades. There are many things that stand between generations, and such a factor is present in any sphere. However, today we are going to talk about video games and football.
When you think about it for the first time, it may seem that these two things are entirely different and there is nothing similar between them. However, since we are talking about gaming generation here very often, people tend to think that modern youth is not taking part in sport at all.
All the old school football players remember the ways they learned how to play. Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is the concrete paved yard, grazed knees and ultimate amount of fun and running. Many professional football players will admit that these were the factors that made them who they are now.
If you stop for a minute and brood on the thought – how often do you see kids playing football outside nowadays? These days you will not see things like that too often because all the youth is involved in their gadgets most of the time.
Many people think that this kind of attachment to devices is a very bad and addictive thing. Of course, there are cases where such a consumption comes true to life. Yet, there are dozens of cases where the involvement in video gaming played out well in fact.
Have you heard about the notion called Esport? Esport stands for Electronic Sport, and you will be surprised how many people are involved with it. The fact is that the Esports Growth made it clear that you do not need to go outside to play football and to get appreciated by the audience. You can skillfully do that in the safety of your home and get praised by live audience no matter the season or the weather outside.
When you begin to think about the positive and the negative sides of such a notion, there are two sides to the coin, and no one can deny it. The fact is that many young people play football online which makes it clear that video games do not substitute sports in some sense, they involve it. As for the part when you are physically active video games lack that, for now at least.
To sum everything up, it is hard to tell whether video games will fully substitute football since it all depends on personal preferences. What is more, more and more modern football coaches encourage participation in video games when it comes to their students.
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Tuesday, 26 February 2019 08:33
Effective Ways to Spend Your Free Time as a Soccer Player
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Being a soccer player isn’t a joke especially if you’re serious about making it your career. Whether you play locally or internationally or even for fun, it may feel like your life is an endless cycle of playing, training, eating and sleeping. While this is an effective routine, it can get pretty mundane. Therefore, to avoid your passion for soccer draining away, you need to find other ways to spend your time effectively that’ll also help you with your soccer-player lifestyle.
Maximum effectiveness
What you need to pay attention to is to maximize every hour so it helps you reach your goal. From healthy habits to a change of routine, there are many effective ways to spend your free time as a soccer player. In fact, I’ll go so far as to suggest that you follow your favourite players, book cheapest flights and go watch a live match to get inspired. The lively cheering and the competitive game where teamwork is key, all of it will help you become a better soccer player.
Meditate
A little calm in life always does you good. And as a person living an active sporty lifestyle, you’ll need to take some time to calm down so you have full control over your mind. In fact, science has proven multiple benefits of mindfulness meditation. One of the biggest benefits is that it reduces stress. The pressure of trying to be the best and the overall competitive world of soccer can make you quite stressful. A few minutes of meditation can really do wonders for your mind and body. It’s also proven that meditating can improve your focus and control over your body.
How does it improve your game? Well, the calmer and more in control of your body you are, the more goals, more tackles and more W’s you’ll score. Just make sure you dedicate a few minutes to meditating every day and judge the results for yourself.
Read
Similar to meditating, it also improves your knowledge. You can do research and find out that most of the very successful people around the world are avid readers. And they’re known to read about various subjects like health & fitness, self-development, personal finance, biographies, philosophy and so on. You can even stick to fiction if that’s your cup of tea. Reading is a wonderful way to take your mind off of soccer for a while in a positive manner as it’s a very beneficial hobby.
Take advice from famous coaches and players and try reading their recommended book. Perhaps you’ll get inspired by the same thing that motivated them. It’s also said that reading for a few minutes on game-day can improve your focus as the few minutes of zoning out with a book allows you to have a sense of tranquillity.
Sleep
Everybody needs to sleep but as an active person, you really need proper peaceful sleep. In fact, recently it has been stated by the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sport that a disturbed sleep can have a negative impact on you as an athlete and your physical health. Your reaction time will be slower as well as you’ll end up feeling sluggish. While too much sleep is also bad, proper 8-hour sleep is a must. Don’t feel bad if you’ve been neglecting your sleep schedule, you can still change things up. After all, if you want improved results, then you’ll have to optimize your schedule properly. Even the best soccer player on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo, required guidance to make an effective schedule to get proper sleep. It may sound weird but he has a sleep coach that makes sure his lifestyle is as healthy as possible to ensure proper sleep. Some of the tips include:
- No alcohol before sleeping
- Break 8 hours into blocks throughout the day
- Try to sleep without a pillow
- Limit screen time to 30 minutes before you sleep
Mobility training
Most of the time this one training is neglected in favour of other training sessions but this can be the one thing holding you back from reaching that certain level of sportsmanship. By definition, mobility is the degree to which an individual can control their movement through a complete range of motion. While this may sound trivial as compared to other training and exercises, the lack of it can cause you terrible injuries as it will disrupt the flow of your kinetic chain. According to the theory of kinetic chain, certain body parts have an impact on others. The most common injury caused by lack of mobility training is an ankle injury.
To overcome this issue, you can make an effective routine that isn’t too hard so you can commit to it daily. As a soccer player, I highly suggest that you focus on ankle and hip mobility training to lessen the chance of any nasty injury.
Be critical of your performance
One of the best ways to improve yourself is to analyse your performance and be critical of it. It requires you to have a very down-to-earth personality so you’re able to pinpoint your own blunders. Record footage of yourself when you play or even train and then review it to see how you can improve yourself. Watching a video of yourself provides a unique outsiders’ point of view which helps greatly. If you commit to this habit then you’ll be surprised by all the improvements you’ll be able to make.
Most of the famous athletes already analyse their performances. Take the world-class athlete Kobe Bryant. He watches his team’s game films to make sure they’re picking up important aspects that’ll give them an edge and implementing them correctly. While you may not have access to high-end recording equipment, you can simply use your smartphone or a Go-Pro to help you out.
Get inspired
Lastly, one of the best ways to stay motivated is to take inspiration from the professionals. You can even take some time to go watch a live match. Not only will it cheer you up but it’ll give you a live look of how the game can be and what the audience expects. A little change of perspective to help you along your main goal. From biographies to memoirs, try reading up on your favourite players to find out things that inspire and motivates them. With time, you’ll have the same focus as them that’ll definitely make you a better player on the field.
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Scotland has provided some fantastic players to football over the years, from those who have put teams on the map to those who have unbeatable scoring records, making them a sure thing in the world of football betting with Infogol.net. These are some of the greatest Scottish footballs in history.
Kenny Dalglish
One of the top scorers for one of the two Premier League seasons he played and captain to Celtic before heading to Liverpool, Kenny Dalglish meets all the criteria for being one of the greatest Scottish footballers in the history of the sport. Over the course of his career, Dalglish was an incredible player and won one League title and one Scottish Cup during his Premier League era. Unlike few others, Dalglish had an impeccable football brain that could work out the pitch better than anyone, resulting in some spectacular goals that seemed to come from everywhere.
Ally McCoist
A prolific goal-scorer, Ally McCoist is one of the best-known names in football. But this football was more than just a scorer – from headers and chips to incredible shots from outside the box, there was more to McCoist than it first appeared. If he missed an opportunity on the pitch, he’d try and win it back later, determined throughout every game to win by as much as possible. McCoist won an impressive nine Premier Leagues, one Scottish Cup, nine League Cups and also won Player of the Year as well.
Willie Miller
Willie Miller was one of the best central defenders in the whole of the British Isles and the main reason why Aberdeen became such a prominent team during the ‘80s. Glasgow-born Miller was faultless on the pitch and could go entire seasons without so much as a single error, bringing him plenty of respect from fans and players alike. Throughout the course of his career, he won three Premier Leagues, four Scottish Cups, three League Cups, and one European Cup and Super Cup apiece.
Billy McNeill
Billy McNeill was captain to Celtic during their most famous triumph when they won the European Cup back in 1967, the first British team to achieve such a victory. For many, McNeill is the greatest football in Celtic Football history. He played almost 500 times for the club and won an impressive 23 trophies.
Gordon Strachan
Strachan played as a right-side midfielder and is best known for his successes at Leeds, Manchester United and Aberdeen, periods of his career where he won several domestic and European competitions. The Scot also played in two World Cups and scored a historic goal in the 1986 against West Germany. After retiring from the pitch, Strachan didn’t journey far, making his way into management instead, but he remains one of the greatest Scottish footballers of all time.
Jim Baxter
Known as ‘Slim Jim’, Jim Baxter is believed by many to be the greatest footballer Scotland has ever seen, helping the Rangers win ten trophies during a five-year period of his footballing career thanks to incredible technical skills and vision for the game.
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Haven’t caught up with the latest football matches, scores, and news, yet? We are here to help! Live football on TV today is a little different than back in the day, because you know; it might not even be on an actual TV. We get that this can pose some challenges and might be a little confusing for some of you. It is easy to lose track of the so many channels, streaming services, or TV guides. That’s why we’d like to keep you updated and make you stay ahead of the game!
If you missed out on the last couple of matches, here are the latest football headlines:
Ballon d’Or 2018 Announcement
The winner of the 2018 Ballon d’or will be announced shortly on Monday evening (Dec 3) and everyone is placing their bets on who is going to win. Luka Modric is predicted to be the one to take the award back home and finally end an era of dominance from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Croatian has reached the World Cup with his country, as well as win Champions League with Real Madrid. In addition, Modric has won this year’s Golden Ball, the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award, and FIFA Best Men’s Player award. It is the first time since 2006 for Messi to be out of the top 3 players, coming in fifth place right ahead of Liverpool’s forward Mohamed Salah.
Mbappe Wins Kopa Trophy
Crowned as the best young player in the World Cup and the reason why France finally won the cup after 20 years, it is no surprise that Kylian Mbappe won Kopa Trophy. Mbappe has become the first recipient of the inaugural Kopa Trophy, at the age of 19. “I am very happy to receive this award,” Mbappe said. “This rewards a great year, which I realize is thanks to all my teammates in club and national team. My next goal? It is to lift everything (not only the Ballon D’Or). It will be with hard work and I’ll need help from my teammates”.
Jurgen Klopp Gets Charged with Misconduct for Celebration
Divock Origi scored a bizarre last second goal against Everton. What was more unexpected than Origi’s goals was Jurgen Klopp’s reaction. Klopp ran to the center circle at Anfield in celebration of the goal while everyone else was shocked by his actions. 'Absolutely shocking, Klopp should be punished,' Former England full-back Danny Mills said. “To run into the middle of the pitch, I think it's disrespectful to Everton. There are so many managers that get absolutely hammered, but Klopp is very media friendly, everybody seems to love him and he can't do anything wrong. You cannot go on to the middle of the pitch, no matter what the circumstances,” he said.
Others gave him their full support and sympathy, on top of them is Pep Guardiola, saying that it is pretty understandable what he did. "I didn't want to be disrespectful, but I couldn't stop myself," Klopp told Sky Sports. "It just happened. The plan was not to run [onto the pitch to celebrate]. When I chose to stop I was close to Alisson. He was surprised. It was the last situation of the game. Both teams delivered an unbelievable fight."
Liverpool must wait on Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson fitness
The fitness of Liverpool’s players Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson will be assessed ahead of Wednesday's Premier League fixture at Burnley. Both players were injured during Sunday's match after a 1-0 win against Everton. Mane injured his foot, while Robertson suffered a dead leg.
“We have to see, but we have opportunities, options [and] we can make different lineups. We'll see," said Klopp on the club's website."But Sadio got a real knock on his foot, we'll have to see how that ends. He played a game, huh? He was so quick, unbelievable. But that's only one thing. Hopefully all the rest will be OK. Robbo, I think, has a dead leg, his hip, so at the moment we have to see. Of course, we play in three days, that's really hard, but tonight we don't have to think about that. We celebrate, go home, [have a] proper sleep. Tomorrow, recovery, and then we'll make ourselves ready for Burnley."
That’s it for now! These headlines are merely just a scratch on the surface. If you wish to be always updated with what is new and what is not, it is important that you follow a credible source and be loyal to it and only it. Because if you end up using Google every time and end up reading too many different sources, your mind will definitely get scattered.
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How climbing, mountain running and swimming helps with football fitness and conditioning
Are you planning or aspiring to become the footballer? If so, one of the most important attributes is stamina. In a 90-minute match, the average professional player covers 10 km. Do you know how they reach this level?
Football demands a strong level of fitness. Players benefit from a good physique with a high fitness level, so that they can remain at the top of their game for longer periods. In the modern game, football is a quick, fast and highly energized game which means unfit players can be left behind.
If you want to build a career in the sport then talent and technique can take you far, but it can be hard to get the time on the ball you need, if it isn't match by your fitness. There are various procedures to enhance the fitness level among the footballers. A couple of these fall under the banner of climbing for fitness conditioning, mountain running and swimming.
What benefits can fitness and strength give?
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Climbing, mountain running and swimming are the good activities to take on for footballers. They help you maximize your speed, stamina and power. Apart from that, you can take other benefits as well, such as:
- Additional strength activities can maximize sprint speed.
- It becomes more explosive and makes you ready to win.
- Agility training improves your change of direction on the field.
- It will develop rock-solid core stability as well as stamina.
Here we have a look at three important football fitness and strength exercise:
- Climbing:
Climbing is one of the most important physical activities which are undertaken by the footballers to regain their fitness and prepare themselves for the international stage. Often this comings in the form of rock-climbing. It is growing day by day and, becoming one of the fastest growing sports activities across the world. This activity is highly recommended by footballers who cover a lot of ground on the field as well as. It will help them to increase the toughness of mental, physical and even social.
There are many advantages given by climbing such as:
- It helps in an increasingly firm grip in hands and fingers.
- It built a strong muscle mass to produce a lean yet endurance masculine figure.
- It will promote better cardiovascular health.
- It will result in fewer strain injuries.
Mental benefits of climbing include goal setting, good decision making, high visualization and enhanced self-confidence.
- Mountain Running:
If you're physically or mentally tired of running on roads then, it is good for you to vary your routine and start mountain running. It is a part of resistant training which makes the player build strong hamstrings, calves and quads. Apart from that, it increases flexibility to hip flexures thus ensuring good achilles tendons.
There is no difference in running in mountains and running on treadmills as both the running activities strengthen the legs. Having strong leg muscles is very important to footballers as it decreases the risk of suffering from running-related injuries. It helps in building confidence among the sportsman and makes them mentally tough to face any drastic situations. If a footballer includes mountain running in their fitness regime, they would be able to increase their flexibility and durableness to the manifold.
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The major advantages of mountain running are:
- It will improve flexibility in the football player.
- One can get higher durability on the field.
- Swimming:
Swimming is one of the most popular activities amongst footballers. It is a good way to keep fit, stay healthy and also give mental health benefits. It is itself a sport which has been included in the fitness regime of various sports across the world. It could be listed as an “all in one fitness package” because of its role in shaping the muscles of each and every part of the human body.
This also strengthens the muscles and enhances flexibility. It improves the core strength as it helps in shaping the abdominal, hip and back muscle and makes them toned. In addition to this, a proper swim workout is more beneficial than any other physical activities for a footballer as it brings significant improvement in the cardiovascular system. It promotes better lung capacity which helps in improving breathing which helps the footballer to increase their oxygen intake while running.
Key reasons why swimming can benefit footballer:
- It provides an excellent way to prevent injury and rehabilitation.
- Swimming can help to establish a cardiovascular baseline.
- Lung capacity can also be improved by this as we know good health and lung condition is needed the most on the field.
- It also helps generalised strength and full body movements.
Looking at the extraordinary benefits of these top three activities in football we must advice aspires to include it in their life. A good and proper fitness training can improve durability, strength and flexibility in the footballer. Apart from that, one can get great exposure to perform at a higher levell and to a great extent in the field.
A proper climbing, mountain running and swimming routine helps a footballer to increase their capacity and enhance their career to a high extent. So, involve these in your training and let us know if you feel the benefit.
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