More shooting practice needed?

[Shirley Bee]

After Saturday's performances in front of goal, I was wondering about extra shooting practice.

It's probably not significant, but I wonder whether the warm-up before the game offers some clues.

My impression is that when they're being teed-up at the edge of the box, Poole and MacDonald score nine out of 10 times against Hamer. Elder hits the target, but rarely scores; while Williams often misses the goal altogether.

Neither Elder nor Williams are the finished article. They have lots to learn; Elder especially needs to learn the 'black arts' of playing with his back to goal in Div 2 with a gorilla breathing down his neck. But when the opportunity comes, both need to be able to take it.

Williams' chance on Saturday was not the first where he could have done better. Maybe it's a confidence thing. But more practice could help.

 

[Ghost]

There's no excuse for a forward player to not hit the target at the very least.
I can't imagine that AS has trouble with getting the players to do shooting practice as keepers and players love it. 10 Press ups or sit ups for missing the target is a good one. Always helped me to hit the target in training when I played Sunday league but as a defender I rarely beat the keeper! But if it's on target it CAN go in however poorly hit.
Elder particularly and williams were unlucky not to score against Macc and at least hit the target. I thought Elder did all he could do and on another day it would have gone in off the post.
Newton on the other hand was shocking! I just hope williams doesn't get a complex or the crowd gets too nervy when he gets a chance in the future as he could be a really dangerous player for us. I hope he gets one soon.

 

[nick logan]

Elder especially needs to learn the 'black arts' of playing with his back to goal in Div 2 with a gorilla breathing down his neck.

I think he does that really well

 

[dbee3]

I must say, Elder before the match in training doesn't inspire confidence.

 

[Low End Bee]

I think he does that really well

Me too. Double

I think his, and MacDonalds, defending from the front is excellent too.
They really take the pressure off the defence an awful lot.

I'm getting tired of all this old cods. I don't care if they win 1-0 all season long.

 

[Shirley Bee]

I think he does that really well

Interesting though that this is exactly what he was practising before the Dagenham game, receiving the ball with the coach hassling him from behind.

 

[dbee3]

Me too. Double

I think his, and MacDonalds, defending from the front is excellent too.
They really take the pressure off the defence an awful lot.

I'm getting tired of all this old cods. I don't care if they win 1-0 all season long.

Agreed. While his attempts in practice may go awry, he certainly performs in the games, which is the most important thing, and, I am, like many others, getting sick of all this nit picking. We are 4th, have looked rock solid at the back, and as long as we pop one in a match, we are fine.

 

[Brain-dead Bee]

Elder particularly and williams were unlucky not to score against Macc and at least hit the target. I thought Elder did all he could do and on another day it would have gone in off the post.
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I'd be more forgiving of Williams if he hadn't missed a one-on-one against Lincoln also: he just doesn't seem confident. Elder hit his well enough but was a fraction out, and unlucky that it came back out to safety. Newton's was laughable

 

[dbee3]

I'd rather we create chances to miss (and hopefully eventually score) rather than none at all.

 

[Shirley Bee]

I don't care if they win 1-0 all season long.

But 2-0 or 3-0 would be better for my blood pressure, especially in the last few minutes.

 

[Luke Kirton]

http://www.greenfieldsshooting.co.uk/practice_competition.html

 

[Markybee]

I'd be more forgiving of Williams if he hadn't missed a one-on-one against Lincoln also: he just doesn't seem confident. Elder hit his well enough but was a fraction out, and unlucky that it came back out to safety. Newton's was laughable

Personally I think Williams was closer to the keeper than he should have been, Dicksons pass was a bit delayed. Sure he just needs a goal to get himself going. A simple dink over the keeper would have been enough.

Elder does miss some gilt edged chances which, hopefully, will be reduced from his game. He is a great asset in the division and will become more consistent.

Newtons was indeed laughable.

 

[Markybee]

There's no excuse for a forward player to not hit the target at the very least.
I can't imagine that AS has trouble with getting the players to do shooting practice as keepers and players love it. 10 Press ups or sit ups for missing the target is a good one. Always helped me to hit the target in training when I played Sunday league but as a defender I rarely beat the keeper! But if it's on target it CAN go in however poorly hit.
Elder particularly and williams were unlucky not to score against Macc and at least hit the target. I thought Elder did all he could do and on another day it would have gone in off the post.
Newton on the other hand was shocking! I just hope williams doesn't get a complex or the crowd gets too nervy when he gets a chance in the future as he could be a really dangerous player for us. I hope he gets one soon.

Is hitting the post "hitting the target"?

 

[condorman]

Personally I think Williams was closer to the keeper than he should have been, Dicksons pass was a bit delayed. Sure he just needs a goal to get himself going. A simple dink over the keeper would have been enough.

Elder does miss some gilt edged chances which, hopefully, will be reduced from his game. He is a great asset in the division and will become more consistent.

Newtons was indeed laughable.

dickson did williams no faavours by taking an age to get the ball out from under his feet

 

[condorman]

dickson did williams no faavours by taking an age to get the ball out from under his feet

or favours even. doh

 

[Ghost]

Is hitting the post "hitting the target"?

good point. lol

 

[fencer/bee]

also we have been unlucky, we have hit the post or bar at least 4-5 times each time to rebound out, bit more luck would of hit inside of wood work and gone in, keep it going lads our luck will change on that front

 

[Top Cat]

I have a .22 Air Rifle if any one needs any practice

 

[GP200]

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[wayfarer172]

Maybe we could have done with Scott ''Tap In'' Fitzgerald last Saturday,

 

[Bigbee]

They have lots to learn; Elder especially needs to learn the 'black arts' of playing with his back to goal in Div 2 with a gorilla breathing down his neck.


Seems a strange training technique Surely,but AS may read your suggestion.BTW the way would the ape be permanently behind Nathan,or run to the back of him when Nathan recieves the ball and then blows banana breath down the back of his shirt?

 

[Bigbee]

Interesting though that this is exactly what he was practising before the Dagenham game, receiving the ball with the coach hassling him from behind.

oh sh*t,now hes in training in the car park with a bus behind him!Is the monkey driving the bus?

 

[1markbee]

http://www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk/...0/07/mac-wants-ruthless-bees-109642-21980385/

I too wish those chances on Sat had fallen to Charlie!!!

 

[sgaz]

Looking at Saturday, and the Crossbar challenge i'd say it can't hurt

Where is Sir Bliss when you need him, he'd whip them into shape :yes:

 

[sussexb]

Maybe we could have done with Scott ''Tap In'' Fitzgerald last Saturday,

 

[Claire]

Not a bad 5 minutes of shooting practice before the game yesterday.