International football tournaments for amateurs

[rascal]

Thinking of 5 a sides and that, is there a noticeable difference in the style played by different nationalities? Or is it just a case of everyone running after the ball as it is here?

 

[ijjysmith]

Think it all depends who scores the most goals.

 

[Deleted member 24970]

I think there is a difference between nationalities, for example the brazilians play futsal which is about speed and control, spanish also like to knock the ball about more, the Italians arent as defensive as they once were, but they still pride themselves on working from the back.
Im not even sure what the English style is these days.

 

[rascal]

I think there is a difference between nationalities, for example the brazilians play futsal which is about speed and control, spanish also like to knock the ball about more, the Italians arent as defensive as they once were, but they still pride themselves on working from the back.
Im not even sure what the English style is these days.

Interesting, so everyone seems to play to their stereotype.

 

[degsy]

I think the english play according to the quality of the players available. For instance if Kendall, Ball and Harvey were playing they would be playing like Brazil and if Jo and Dunga were playing they would be playing like Wimbledon

 

[Ashtonian]

i know a guy on facebook involved in a football team somewhere (no idea who) and he also doubles up as a futsal player and wins stuff for that. the more you get into it the more you develop to that style. So for a russia or belgium who will just play footy they will play normally, where stick this lad i know on and he will be doing all the futbal skills to go with it.

 

[Deleted member 24970]

Interesting, so everyone seems to play to their stereotype.

Im not sure if this was just general reply or sarcasm but almost (not everyone) like to emulate their favourite player in his/her given position. If i find myself playing as a forward i always like the wayne rooney early 20's players, strong and deadly. Its only in recent years as Sky TV has spread globally that young people no longer want to play like a certain player or team from a by gone era within their country. For example kids these days like to play like Barcelona or Dortmund for example. I hope i have got my idea across.

 

[rascal]

Im not sure if this was just general reply or sarcasm but almost (not everyone) like to emulate their favourite player in his/her given position. If i find myself playing as a forward i always like the wayne rooney early 20's players, strong and deadly. Its only in recent years as Sky TV has spread globally that young people no longer want to play like a certain player or team from a by gone era within their country. For example kids these days like to play like Barcelona or Dortmund for example. I hope i have got my idea across.

Certainly wasn't sarcasm chap.

Are you a youth coach?

 

[Little Ralphy]

I've played in a few International tournaments and played in teams mixed with different nationalities. Everyone plays differently, but still it's a lot to do with your football upbringing.

For instance an average English Sunday League player may just launch the ball forward at every opportunity whereas most other Nationalities will try and play it out from the back. But a more accomplished English player would also try and play it out.

I think a lot is to do with mentality. I've played against Czech, German and Russian sides where the defenders have no interest in the game whatsoever and just mark you so closely, it makes you wonder why they even bother playing. I found some of the Eastern Countries and I'd even include Germany in that, were far more disciplined tactically than the majority of British players. It does take a bit of getting used to.

 

[rascal]

I've played in a few International tournaments and played in teams mixed with different nationalities. Everyone plays differently, but still it's a lot to do with your football upbringing.

For instance an average English Sunday League player may just launch the ball forward at every opportunity whereas most other Nationalities will try and play it out from the back. But a more accomplished English player would also try and play it out.

I think a lot is to do with mentality. I've played against Czech, German and Russian sides where the defenders have no interest in the game whatsoever and just mark you so closely, it makes you wonder why they even bother playing. I found some of the Eastern Countries and I'd even include Germany in that, were far more disciplined tactically than the majority of British players. It does take a bit of getting used to.

Interesting, cheers lid. I remember watching a kids game in Central Park and they were quite content to keep it on the floor, yet I remember playing in a Sunday League team at a similar age and all we did was hoof it forward and chase it.

 

[Little Ralphy]

Interesting, cheers lid. I remember watching a kids game in Central Park and they were quite content to keep it on the floor, yet I remember playing in a Sunday League team at a similar age and all we did was hoof it forward and chase it.

I think that's the main difference you notice, in this country we don't really play in extreme weather conditions, and the pitches can be poor/wet/muddy etc. So it's natural (much more in the past) for players to be encouraged to launch it forward and play in their half. Haha I remember the days you mention, being caked in mud chasing the ball as it got stuck in the puddle as a young kid!

But if you're playing on a rock hard surface and it's roasting, the last thing you want to be doing is chasing long balls down, so you play from the back and encourage a possession orientated game.

Central Park NY? Football coaching in the US is pretty big and even coaches in this country now, will encourage to play it out from the back. In the US they play/train a lot on Astroturf type pitches as well, so it's important to keep the ball on the floor and under control.

It's interesting if you play with a mix of lads with different upbringings.

 

[rascal]

I think that's the main difference you notice, in this country we don't really play in extreme weather conditions, and the pitches can be poor/wet/muddy etc. So it's natural (much more in the past) for players to be encouraged to launch it forward and play in their half. Haha I remember the days you mention, being caked in mud chasing the ball as it got stuck in the puddle as a young kid!

But if you're playing on a rock hard surface and it's roasting, the last thing you want to be doing is chasing long balls down, so you play from the back and encourage a possession orientated game.

Central Park NY? Football coaching in the US is pretty big and even coaches in this country now, will encourage to play it out from the back. In the US they play/train a lot on Astroturf type pitches as well, so it's important to keep the ball on the floor and under control.

It's interesting if you play with a mix of lads with different upbringings.

Loved it at the time but didn't really do much for our footballing education! Although I do remember a few drills in training when we would practice one touch passing over ever increasing distances until a certain distance. Then there were the individual plays such as how to beat your man - I was always jarg at those! At that age I was more interested in playing in goal.

Yup, NY! Another difference that I noticed was the parents were silent on the touchline and let the kids and officials do their jobs without interference. Not sure what it's like now but we played to win at that age instead of appreciating the game for what it is.

 

[Little Ralphy]

It's mixed over here now, some parents are still a throwback and winning is everything but a lot do understand what's going on.

I think 'soccer' in the US is massive with the youngsters, as their parents see it as safer than 'US Football'. The younger generation you were likely watching could produce a very decent National side. Give the size of the Country and the amount of kids participating in the sport with proper coaching and facilities, it'd be daft to think they weren't going to get somewhere with it.

 

[Deleted member 24970]

Certainly wasn't sarcasm chap.

Are you a youth coach?

No mate just a sad overweight mid twenties guy brought up on Everton FC and football in general, even find myself watching U21's and Chinese football sometimes. i would love to be a scout though, i always see players like Hazard at 16, Messi at 16, Aguero etc, i know that sounds far fetched but i would love to find the next Messi for Everton, knowing i helped contribute. Dreams eh !

 

[DualityNSNO]

Do you mean indoors tournaments or 11-a-side (a.k.a. B-team/Amateur nationals)?

For me - everyone plays like their favourite player mostly, even if people claim it's not so. Even on the bigger pitches and everything. I worked with kids for a good year and a bit and even they're trying to emulate their best players more often than not!

Being a defensive midfielder/full back my favourites are obviously Osman and Hibbert and I like to emulate them and I have learned to be unable to cross for my life and I to get pushed off the ball by everyone.

Defo not a fan of Lahm/Heitinga/Jags/Gattuso and recently McCarthy.