Description
Have you ever dreamt of scoring a goal from the half-way line? Could you bend the ball past a wall of defenders? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become one of the best football players in the world? David Beckham, one of the greatest football heroes of all time, felt it was time to give something back to his fans. Filmed on High-Definition, featuring multi-camera angles, super slow motion and time slice footage, David shares his knowledge, skills and experiences in this unique and official soccer skills DVD. Never before has a player’s technique been dissected so thoroughly. Broken down into easy to use sections – control, space making skills, passing and working for space, turning skills and forward play, crossing, closing down and defending, finishing and free kicks – this is the definitive soccer skills program. Includes Spanish and French language versions. Now you can learn to Really Bend It Like Beckham!
5 Comments for Really Bend It Like Beckham
Nicholas Bergantin | November 1, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Michael Goldman | November 1, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Beckham is one of the great soccer players of today and I was really looking forward to his hints on how to do things, especially since this is a 2 DVD package.
I was most interested in the “banana kick” which is how most people call the kick that bends the ball around say an opposing “wall. ” Not here. Almost nothing is here except a lot of special effects, and “extras” like some shots of the face of the Great One looking worried as he gets ready to do a penalty kick. There is a little 20 minutes or so of a game of the Great One vs a bunch of young kids but nothing to learn there.
The only saving grace of this is the points on “first touch” which are pretty good.
There are a very few pointers for beginners on how to get past an opponent but nothing any 9 year old can’t figure out for him/herself.
So much sizzle, so little steak!
Rating: 1 / 5
Burney Warren | November 1, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I am impressed with the content and production of this dvd. Beckham really works well with the kids. Of course, the kids are already above average in skill. But the material covered in this dvd is very useful in training. I highly recommend it!
Rating: 5 / 5
R. Stimpel | November 1, 2009 at 7:18 pm
The entertainment factor gets kids watching it – the only coaching or skills DVD they’ll watch and then go out and practice the skills on their own. That’s a big plus. I’ve also showed the skills on a TV when we’ve had to do indoor practice and then have the team repeat the skill. It’s worked O. K. It demonstrates a lot of good basic skills any footballer should have but there’s a lot more that David could teach and have the kids listen to and learn. (When is part 2 coming out?) I do like where after they demonstrate a skill they show a clip from a professional game of a player using that skill. Other skill DVDs should learn from this. It’s also very strong in the way the skill is demonstrated by David and then having a group of kids repeat the skill. Its also fun hearing David’s answers to the kids’ questions.
Rating: 4 / 5
Sea Jones | November 1, 2009 at 8:28 pm
As a s soccer coach’s wife, I get to watch alot of “how to” soccer videos. This one was very interesting to watch. Then again, it is Beckham we’re talking about.
Rating: 4 / 5
If you love play soccer it is a great purchase. If you just like to watch is not so good. For me it was very useful. For the first time we can see a good player teaching and coaching his skills. Usually we just see this great players playing at the field. At “Really Bend It Like Beckham” we can learn how David Beckham do it. The slow motion at his kicks is great to see exactly how he shot the ball.
I chose three stars because it could be more complete, and could have more moments inside the famous games. Like England X Argentina and the final of Campions League at Man Utd.
But anyway, if you practice soccer it is a good lesson.
Rating: 3 / 5