Ep 378: Five Technical/Tactical Key Indicators a Pro Player is “Amateur”

In this episode, we discuss the telltale signs of amateurism in soccer, inspired by a recent professional game.

We outline key indicators, such as a specific type of poor first touch and specific bad decisions that expose players as amateurs.

We also emphasize the importance of high-quality training and maintaining focus to avoid these pitfalls. We share our frustrations and anecdotes, while offering practical advice for coaches and parents on how to better develop young players. Lastly, we touch briefly on the broader issues within the American soccer system.

00:00 Intro
03:58 Social Media Commentary and Haters
05:11 Sub: Truth Lies in the Asymmetry
08:03 Sub: Why Does Legacy Media Hate New Media?
08:44 Indicators a Player is “Amateur”
11:33 Sub: First Touch Mistakes
19:35 Sub: On Technical Debt
22:18 When a Player Allows a Ball to Cross the Endline
27:07 When A Player Has Time and Space, and Gives a Shit Cross
31:47 Committing Stupid Fouls
34:52 Losing Your Cool and Committing Fouls
36:18 Takes too Long on The Ball When the Decision is Obvious
39:43 Not Getting the Ball Out of Pressure When It’s Clear
44:59 Benny Adds a Few of His Own
46:16 Sub: Quality and Location of Passes
47:18 Sub: Panicking Under Pressure
48:16 Sub: Overly Ambitious Shots
52:51 Connection to Promotion and Relegation

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