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Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:14 pm to SlowFlowPro
Soccer isn't a way out sport yet. Not going to happen anytime soon.
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:16 pm to SlowFlowPro
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even with our current level of coaching, that influx of athleticism would be amazing
we'd be borderline top 10
we'd be like an african team, but with discipline
nah. i disagree. xavi can keep the ball like no other because he grew up playing the game and developed those skills and vision.
kobe bryant can dunk a basketball, yes partly from genetics, but a lot of it has to do with developing those muscles and athleticism from playing basketball is whole life
i'm not denying the fact that kobe bryant wouldn't or couldn't be a good player had he played all his life, i am just saying that a lot of times, percieved athleticism isn't always genetic, it is acquired via the skills that have been practiced throughout ones life.
PS: I'm the least eloquent person on earth. I apologize for that
This post was edited on 7/30/11 at 7:17 pm
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:18 pm to PTBob
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i am just saying that a lot of times, percieved athleticism isn't always genetic,
athleticism is like 80-85% genetic and 15-20% "use it or you lose it"
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xavi can keep the ball like no other because he grew up playing the game and developed those skills and vision.
i already presumed a skill level developed in the current american system
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:19 pm to PTBob
well done de gea
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:25 pm to PTBob
kobe spent what 8 years of his youth in italy? probably played tons of soccer during those years as well as basketball obviously. but thats not to say that just b/c he grew up playing basketball is why he's so amazing these days. there are plenty of stories of kids not playing a sport til 15 or so and becoming professionals b/c they are just that athletically gifted.
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:27 pm to LSUROCKS52
soccer is skill-based, so it's doubtful
same with baseball
same with baseball
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:28 pm to LSUROCKS52
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plenty of stories
I'm sure there are examples, but to just assume i'd take your word for it is ....well....
link?
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:30 pm to PTBob
sports where you can get by with athleticism have those stories. lots of examples in football and basketball
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:30 pm to SlowFlowPro
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soccer is skill-based
soccer is far less skill based than baseball
i'm thinking of lineman in football as the only non-skill based position in sports....and rugby
edit: a lot of the defensive positions as well require a great deal of athleticism...but more athleticism than skill??? nah
i'm obviously missing some....enlighten me.
This post was edited on 7/30/11 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:33 pm to PTBob
good chance for welbeck, should have finished.
good save from valdez
good save from valdez
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:33 pm to SlowFlowPro
skill-based yes these pro athletes are born with a innate ability to excel at these skills. thats why you and I can't do it at that level.
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:34 pm to LSUROCKS52
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thats why you and I can't do it at that level.
don't remind me
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:38 pm to PTBob
yeah and i wouldn't wanna make $30 mil/year and travel the world
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:39 pm to LSUROCKS52
Thiago!!!!!
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:39 pm to LSUROCKS52
wow thiago golaso
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:40 pm to PTBob
pretty nice goal
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:40 pm to PTBob
That's just a filthy bend.
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:40 pm to Bho
That was sick. Why stifle this kid's development? Leave Cesc be!
Posted on 7/30/11 at 7:41 pm to LSUROCKS52
I haven't watched the whole match, but De Gea has looked confused a couple of times. Has he played well? I know no one gets to the Thiago ball, but he hasn't looked very confident.
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