Gameday Beat

Quick intro If you’ve ever watched a football game and heard the announcer say “That’s a safety!”—and then saw two points go up on the scoreboard—you probably tilted your head and asked yourself: what is a safety in football? What is a safety in football? It’s one of those rules that confuses casual fans, especially…

If you’ve ever stood in front of a dartboard at a bar, maybe half a beer in, and wondered what on earth the rules actually are—you’re not alone. Dart games can be as simple as just throwing at the bullseye or as complex as calculating scores across weird little numbers on the board. Some folks…

So, how long is a lacrosse game? The answer is both simple and kind of messy. Simple, because the official rules say one thing. Messy, because not every league follows the same script. College has its setup. High school trims it down. Pro leagues like the PLL rewrite the rule book for TV. And youth…

Lacrosse rules. That phrase alone makes some beginners panic because the game looks chaotic at first glance. The sticks, the speed, the constant whistles—it can feel like you’re watching a mash-up of hockey and basketball on grass. Except when you’re the one playing, you realise most penalties and turnovers happen because people forget the basic…

As a coach who’s run finishing sessions for 12+ years, here’s my short take: soccer shooting drills live or die on first touch, angle, and a calm head. Power is nice. Control wins. I’ve seen it, I’ve messed it up, I’ve fixed it. If you want the quick answers, here you go: Best fast drill:…

As a coach who’s run hundreds of sessions and a winger who dribbled his way into (and out of) trouble for 12+ years, here’s the straight shot: the fastest way to level up is smart, repeatable soccer dribbling drills with real ball control, footwork, 1v1 moves, and change-of-direction work. Not flashy. Effective. I’ll show you…

As a writer who’s spent 12+ years studying great players, arguing about GOATs, and watching way too many late-night replays, here’s my quick take: football legends are the ones who bend time. They change games, change clubs, and mess up your memory of “normal.” In my experience, the GOAT debate, Ballon d’Or drama, World Cup…

As a coach and analyst who’s spent 12+ years teaching kids and adults why spacing beats hero-ball, here’s my quick take: if you want clean, smart play, you need to pick the right shape and teach it well. And yes, I mean actual shapes, not “everyone chase the ball.” When folks ask me about 9v9…

As a coach-analyst who has run sessions for more than 10 years and logged way too many hours of film, here’s my quick take: the 4-2-3-1 formation is the safest modern shape for control, width, and simple build-up. You get a double pivot, one clear number 10, wide wingers, a lone striker, plus easy pressing…