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Making good progress

I thought tonight was by far my best showing. I felt light on my feet, and my hands were pretty quick.  I was able to use my footwork more tonight, and felt my steps were quicker and lighter for sure.  I am still having some problems pushing off my left foot, but with each session, I feel more confident, and sure of my technique.

Buschy still embarassed me a few times with some good serves to the corner, but I think I let in a total of two all night, which I was proud of.  One thing I will say for Jon is that he strikes a perfect ball.  Enough pace to work you, but spot on target 95 out of 100 serves. His legs may be the size of a 13 year old girl, but he really gets some punch on the ball when needed (I will pay for that one later im sure!!)... Wink

I really enjoy seeing these guys get better.  None of the adult GK's have had ANY proper training (minus myself), and most are converted field players.  They have all show vast improvements, and that is a credit to how well Buschy trains us.  With each week they all are a step quicker, catch more balls cleanly, and show improved technique.

We have another session Thursday before Jon heads off to pre season training, and I am looking forward to stepping it up to the next level.

Cheers,

Greg (slightly less Fat Nick)

Posted Jan 28 2008, 04:42 PM by ChewieGK1

Comments

justin07 wrote re: Making good progress
on 01-28-2008 10:12 PM

Well done Greg. 13-year-old girl's legs, lol. Buschy's going to kill you. :)

ChewieGK1 wrote re: Making good progress
on 01-28-2008 10:30 PM

I know, I am sure I will be bruised and battered on Friday!

Katie wrote re: Making good progress
on 01-28-2008 11:41 PM

Greg, my hip just started to hurt in sympathy with your prognosis for Friday. You should be proud of yourself! ;)

buschy wrote re: Making good progress
on 01-29-2008 9:57 AM

Fat Nick is making great progress. But I can beat him up on Thursday.  I think my legs are more like a 16 year old girls legs. haha

buschy

SLiberec1DM wrote re: Making good progress
on 01-31-2008 7:25 AM

Awesome stuff Greg, keep it up!

RodeoClown wrote re: Making good progress
on 02-07-2008 1:29 PM

As one of "the other GKs" in the class I can say there is nothing funnier than hearing Greg utter "aw you son of a ***" (often flat footed) as Buschy  beats him with a well placed kick. But Spot On Greg, those classes rocked and Buschy is a great teacher. I'll be in for the next round. My biggest improvement from the class was learning to remember to "get set". I have decent enough reflexes (for a fat man) but the range of reaction when being set is far greater. See you Wednesday night!  

ChewieGK1 wrote re: Making good progress
on 02-07-2008 1:33 PM

LOL...I tend to get a little beligerent and down on myself when I let in goals.  Nothing wrong with that though!

buschy wrote re: Making good progress
on 02-07-2008 1:33 PM

I am glad you guys like the training.  I enjoyed working with you all.  It is great to see the improvement each week.  I can't wait to work with you guys again when I come home.

thanks

buschy

RodeoClown wrote re: Making good progress
on 02-08-2008 2:41 PM

Greg,

Nothing shameful getting beat by a good shot. That's what most of the training at our level was about, remember what buschy said repeatedly "get in position and make them beat you with a good shot". You did awesome man! If I could hold on to the ball during a full stretch dive I wouldn't have to face too many rebounds, lol.

And Buschy, the next time your in town, the pints are on me!

Chris

buschy wrote re: Making good progress
on 02-08-2008 2:58 PM

Chris,

Thanks pal, I will be taking you up on that.

buschy

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