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Get Into the Game
When Things Aren’t Going Right
- Try to get into the rhythm of the game by making the simple play. Make a few short simple passes and build off of that.
- Work hard and play tough defense to get yourself out of your rut.
- Listen to the constructive criticism given to you from people who are just trying to help you. Don't take it personally. Carefully consider whether someone’s advice or feedback could help you improve your game.
- Make a good tackle.
- Put Your Heart Into It
A great example of playing with emotion is Robbie Keane of Tottenham Hotspurs and Ireland. He does cartwheels after scoring, but moreover, he just shows so much exuberance and emotion that it is undoubtedly contagious to his teammates. Without glorifying himself, he expresses that he’s just purely happy with scoring and helping his team. He’s clearly having fun and that’s inspiring to both his fans and his team.
Another emotional player is Ronaldo of Real Madrid and Brazil. He always has a new celebration after scoring, whether it’s a dance or a gesture, and a huge smile on his face. He’s another player who has fun while playing and scoring and inspires his teammates.
A great player who plays with passion and desire is Roy Keane. He is a force to be reckoned with, demanding the best from his teammates by giving his best. He’s always consistently playing hard. He has calmed somewhat over the years, shifting his focus from reckless tackles and onto tough play and sharp passes.
There's also of course Ronaldinho, the Barcelona genius. Who is perpetually smiling and plays with joy. Quote from Ronaldinho: “I have the chance to do for a living what I like the most in life, and that's playing football. I can make people happy and enjoy myself at the same time.”
No matter how much you express your joy in the game, however, it’s important to stick up for your teammates. If one of your players receives a touch challenge or tackle, you owe it to that player to be there when he or she is taken down - rush over to the play to stand up for your player. And, if there's a chance to make a fair but tough tackle on that player later in the game, you take that chance. As a team, you need to support one another and players need to know that they have such support. That's why a player like Roy Keane is great. He's always there for his team and has a strong personality on the field.
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