Justin Womer

🇵🇱 The different between a good striker and a 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 striker. Just watch Robert Lewandowski's movement as soon as he realised Thomas Müller was about to receive the ball.

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Great work guys, well deserved!

1) Pre-Scan: Decision Before the Ball Arrives Key idea: Busquets decides before he receives. He constantly checks both shoulders, mapping pressure, passing lanes, and teammate positioning. This reduces cognitive load on the first touch and speeds up play. What to watch in the clip: • Number of shoulder checks in the 2–3 seconds pre-reception • Eye-line shifts: opponent → space → teammate → ball • Calm tempo despite nearby pressure Coaching cue: “Scan early, scan late, scan again.” 2) Body Orientation: Open to the Pitch idea: He receives side-on (half-turned), not square. This single detail keeps multiple options open: play forward, bounce, or switch—without extra touches. What to watch: • Hips angled ~30–45° to the field • Back foot ready to receive • Subtle adjustment steps before contact Impact: One touch becomes a progressive touch rather than a control touch. 3) First Touch: Directional & Protective Key idea: The first touch solves pressure. He cushions the ball into space while using his body as a shield, buying time and eliminating the nearest defender. What to watch: • Touch angle relative to pressing opponent • Distance of touch (not too tight, not too loose) • Immediate follow-up action (pass, carry, or disguise) 4) Disguise & Tempo Control Key idea: Subtle feints and pauses manipulate opponents. Busquets often shapes as if to play one way, freezes the presser, then releases the opposite pass—controlling rhythm without sprinting. What to watch: • Micro-feints with shoulders/hips • Delayed release to draw a second presser • Simple pass that breaks a line due to timing, not power Why This Matters (for midfielders & coaches) • Speed of play = speed of thought, not speed of feet • Reception quality dictates the next action’s success rate • Small orientation details create big tactical advantages Practical takeaways: 1. Scan twice before reception 2. Receive side-on whenever possible 3. First touch away from pressure 4. Use pauses to control tempo #Midfield #GameIntelligence #Scanning #FirstTouch #PositionalPlay

This is wildly impressive 😱

Everyone knows what a world-class midfielder looks like. But few can define the details that make them so good. These are the 7 habits of elite midfielders: [5amfootball]

Ball and a wall is a cheat code for technical development.

This is what the best players are great at. Deception.

Stop that Palermo.

@DK_Assist @guinswin34 @yinzknowpgh

Like and reply to this tweet. Maye be nothing. Maye not. 👀

@vtechtoys I have a problem with one of your toys.

A season that started in the rain at The Adidas Cup has come to an end under a blue sky at The Potomac Memorial. The guys navigated the ups and downs together. Best wishes to our graduating seniors, good luck to those with one year left, and thank you @CoachWomer!

Great work this weekend guys!

🔴👀 Arne Slot on winning against PSG: “We were not a little bit lucky… we were very, very, very lucky!”. “But as Michael Jordan said, the harder you work, the bigger luck you have”.

Back on the road this weekend ... heading to our nation's capital for the McLean Premier Cup! @Century_Utd @CoachWomer

@Century2007bR @Century_Utd First game together = solid start.

We kicked off our season and the Adidas National Cup with a 2-2 draw. Back at it tomorrow! @Century_Utd @CoachWomer

‼️GAMEDAY‼️ It starts tonight under the lights in Richmond VA at the Adidas National Cup! @Century_Utd @CoachWomer

If this country was serious about the sport the new coach would be on the sideline day 1. Great job landing a top manager but it won’t fix the talent issue and inability to get results. @USMNT just ain’t it.

@UtdDistrict @ManUtd Clearly delusional. One of, if not the, least consistent side there is. Standards have dropped and results matter, we’re lucky Liverpool only finished 3 this last match.

🎙️ | Ten Hag: "Listen, behind [Man] City, we have won the most trophies over the last two years - so we performed better than anyone else. That’s the reality. Those are the facts. This year, we want to win trophies - and I am quite confident we will build up to this..."