SNN 3 Napoli 1

SNN 3 - Napoli 1

Good game.

Defence limited Napoli to one goal.

There was more talking than game play.

What we need to train for;

( I hope I don't sound too critical, I know it's easier to say something than to do it. )


Blocking shots.

Get in front of the attacker just before he shoots. Do not slide or he will shoot over you.You must be near enough to him to rush at him when he is ready to shoot.Most shooters will pause just before shooting, try to be near enough to block the shot.

Eventually shooters will learn to shoot on the run, try to be just in front of him denying him a clear shot.


Shooting.

Offensive players still need to train for shooting on the run.

I think the sideways shot is straighter and more predictable than the forward shot, even though you have to take into account the direction you are running, and if using the MouseLook, the height of the shot.

I use the MouseLook and side-shot almost all the time.

There are two ways of shooting sideways that I know, one with the keyboard controls and one with the MouseLook.

The sideways shot with the keyboard controls very awkward for me to use, however those of you that use the keyboard may find it easier to use than I.

IM me for a notecard on how to use the keyboard for side-shots.
Try to keep it secret for our team only.

I've told three people how to do the sideshot, two with the keyboard and one with the mouse,and all three seem to prefer the regular keyboard control.



Defense.

I think the MouseLook is better for defense, it's faster and more accurate. The limited vision is no problem since you do not have the ball anyway and if you do get it you should immediatly kick it downfield. (Tip: I tape a string at the center of the screen from top to bottom to aid in aiming.)



Passing at ' Faceoff '

The opening kick has to be more certain.Right now I think it can be easily taken away by the opponents because the receiver of the ball has to hesitate to make sure he has the ball.

I think we should experiment with this;

Three players, kicker, 1st receiver and 2nd receiver.

Kicker does short pass to 1st receiver then immediatly rushes him to get the ball, 2nd receiver, positioned behind the 1st receiver, also rushes to get the ball.

Between the 3 players, one should have control of the ball before the opponent has a chance to get to it.