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Try-Out Tips for Arena League Kickers
#1: in a tryout that i'm going to for an
arena team asks to bring two types of cleats... 1) grass cleat
---already have that one 2) turf shoe ----that's what i'm wondering
about
do they want a shoe with no cleats on the
bottom or would they rather a shoe with no cleats on the bottom..kind of
like an adidas sambe with a flat bottom...just wondering if you could
help me on this matter great cd...thanks
#2: do you have any advice on how i
should "carry myself" at the tryout...i wanna be confident but not to
cocky.....i wanna get along with a the new coaches and other
players....thanks for any advice...kinda nervous about it thanks
_______________________________________ #1: Great question!
Most indoor arena turf is much like
indoor/outdoor carpet, with a little more padding underneath. My
experience has been the regular grass cleats work fair, but tend to slip
when you're foot is at an angle. The "shoe" type bottom works great, but
can be a little heavy on the foot if you have to do any running.
So, assuming that you're only going to
try out for kicking, I suggest two ideas to think about:
- wear the addidas flat bottoms on both
feet for the best grip - wear the addidas flat bottom on your plant
foot, your regular kicking shoe on the other
In any case, make an effort to try and
find similar type turf and try the shoes/combo out BEFORE the try out.
You'll feel much more comfortable!
Also, if there's any paint (including the
yard lines) try out your plant foot on it - painted areas tend to be a
little more slick than the regular turf.
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#2: As I discuss in my upcoming eBook on "Making the Team", consider the
following:
- It is your time to show off. This
doesn't mean you have to be "cocky" from the time you get there until
you leave. It means when the time comes when all the kickers are out on
the field getting ready/warming up, you go through your normal warm-ups
FULL OF CONFIDENCE and pretend like you're going to nail every kick.
Carry this attitude until you finish your try-out, and then be humble in
victory!
- The best way to overcome nervousness,
is being secure and confident in yourself and your kicking abilities.
That means lots of perfect practice in as many different situations as
you can think of!
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