Everyone is still getting better.

I played for about 2 hours Saturday with players from several teams.

The quality of play was very good.
There was more passing and coordinated attacks.
(By Verona players I believe.)

I have made a graphic of one of the attacks on the other blog.
We need to try this and learn to defend against it.

To win games we need to stay ahead of the rest of
the league with new tactics and defenses.

There will be 22 games this season and we (and everyone else)
will learn to play better and better with each game.
I've played almost everyday for 11 months and I am
still learning what to do and what not to do.

Just think how much each team will improve their play
from the first game to the last game!
Any newly formed teams for next season are in big trouble !

Substitute Players?

SNN beat Juventus today 12-1.

The reason for the lop-sided score was that Juventus
did not have enough players, only 6 or 7.
They played well, but if they went on the offensive and
lost the ball, their defenders were quickly out-numbered.
If they had most of their players on defense and passed
downfield, their forwards were out-numbered.

I was thinking it might be helpful if there was a pool of substitute players
that teams that were short of players could draw from.
I'm sure there are many people who would like to play
on teams but do not have the time to commit to regular games and practices.

It would make the games more competitive and scores more realistic.

SNN 1 - Verona 4 ( Mar. 3,2008 )

This was actually a very close game.
In my opinion the difference was training
at offensive tactics by Verona and our lack
of experience playing against well-organized
teams.

I can't see everything that is going on in the field,
I'd like to hear other players viewpoints.
People on the sidelines can often see better
what is going on than the players.

This was a fun, tough game.
We can beat them.
We will play better next time.

My thoughts for improved play are on the other blog.
( Remember, for team members only )

Before the game...

Someone talk to the referee to look for spacebar cheats.

Review lag tips.

Practice a little to warm up.

Make sure everything is turned on and working correctly.
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Someone on the sidelines should use group chat to
point out things that players may not see and direct
them if possible.

If a foul is called it would be helpful to inform the players
what the foul was for.
(In last Sunday's game I was trying to figure out what was
going on and blocked a free kick by accident! )
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New blogs on the tactics website today.
For team players only.
Do not let other know the address.