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The simple fact is neither of them know how to kick a ball correctly. They all believe the side of the foot is the answer because they have been kicking a ball that way since 4 years of age. Hit and hope is their thinking. There are exceptions of course. You will find them in the top three teams...

He seems to have lost the shooting ability he showed last season. That moment yesterday with the goal gaping, he side footed the ball tamely across the goal. The same situation in training, does he slam the ball into the net with the full force of his instep, or does his confidence disappear...

Interesting photos of players striking a ball. Obviously the end result was not known, but i would hazard a guess the only one that was on target was number 41. poise and balance there for all to see. What was it at the Fulham game? 23 shots and 5 0n target! Some of these photos tell a lot.

A number of players just don't know how to strike a ball correctly, and those that do have only a one leg choice!

I'm not so sure you can teach composure. Is it something that is inherently built into a persons demeaner. You do see it on occasions when Brooks instead of blasting the ball dummied the goal keeper who finished flat on his back and then shot into an empty net. The reason I suggested the...

Why do you see it so often then through out the leagues with bad results?

As I mentioned previously with Ben Greenwood. Dango with a nice turn of skill got himself into a great position to strike the ball low into the corner with his instep, instead turned his foot sideways and scooped it straight to the keeper. Contrast this with the goals from Solanke and Rothwell...

Absolutely agree with you, it's a great skill probably after hours of practice. As you say there are other situations where the side of the foot is appropriate. As Lew said generating the power with the instep is great to see. It was interesting to see Philip Billing Take his free kick against...

Thank you my apologies

With the greatest respect to Ben Greenwood, the photo of him kicking a ball on the official web page reflects the high percentage of players who kick a ball and just hope it's on target. he has had an hamstring problem. I'm not surprised. Bending the foot sideways and hitting a shot puts a...

Have we ever seen a finer penalty than this one? This was Poetry in motion. The calmness in the way she strode up did a hop skip and a jump and then thundered the ball into the top of the net with her instep was amazing. No goalkeeper would have been able to stop it. The shot was faster than any...

Having chosen to pay over 4 months having paid the initial deposit. Received email from club saying not able to pay August payment, please go to your account to pay. I was under the impression the club would collect the 4 monthly payments automatically. am I wrong in this assumption and everyone...

I'm sure he will and will not be swayed by some of the rubbish remarks made by people who by their lack of knowledge think somewhere the grass is greener.

They should give him a 3 year contract. he deserves it, quality manager.

I was not referring to the Leicester game in isolation, except when I mentioned his triple touches!

There are obvious shortcomings with Dom's Play. His balance, very often falling over after shooting, taking three touches before shooting as seen in the Leicester game and shooting with the side of his foot instead of his instep. He seems reluctant to hit a moving ball first time. I'm sure if he...

Not much else to be done!! Hardly, Why did he fall over when shooting? Why does he have to turn to get it on his other foot? Why does he have to stop the ball before shooting? why does he pass back to the keeper instead of full strength with the instep? Why cant he kill the ball dead? Why cant...

The bottom line in the past and now, is we do not have a player who is capable of stopping the winger putting a cross into the goal mouth. In those situations they need to double up on the winger. ( see Everton yesterday ) Let's hope with a full squad available things will change.

Cannot go on Saturday, over 65 ticket available in the main stand outer.

Happy Christmas to all on the forum, with very best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.