Thank you Stew! Much appreciated ❤️

Yes! There should be a live stream all day on both days. Follow the ESA on Facebook for updates and links

Thank you Kevin!

Thanks Scott!

Hi Kevin! Glad you're enjoying the videos, I currently use Extreme Works Universals, I originally got them over 10 years ago now so couldn't tell you the exact weight but I would say they are probably around the 0.3g range. I think weight is a personal preference and what suits one person may not suit another. For example I have another set of EW universals, however these don't have a weight in and I find that the touch and pushing the ball up the pitch is all good. There are some shooting situations that they don't perform great in as I can flick and not get a chip because I'm hitting the player as I would normally but the lack of weight means the player is going though the air and not sliding because of the power i'm putting in the flick. This is a technique issue and not a weight issue though. If i were to use these as my main base then I would need to re-adjust to then find the right balance of power to achieve what I wanted and get consistent results. So personally, If you're ever unsure on what weight to go I would find a weight that's comfortable and perhaps gives you a good chip and a decent enough touch. The rest is then practice to make that weight work for you.

@@SubbuteowithSam Thank's Sam, that's very good of you to reply. I play at Leicester so I'll ask Mark and Graham if I can borrow an EW Universal team or 2 for a game and also take my micro scales to weigh them. In my limited experience I've found a slightly heavier weight seems to work best for me and admire the height you get on your chip shots. It's interesting what you said about how the base/figure reacts when chipping and has got me thinking of how to do slow motion photography from the side (Graham will probably know). As I've said before, you're doing a great job with these videos and providing so much information in an easy to follow format. Cheers 👍

Hi Steve, no problem! The bases I currently use are Extreme Works Universal with around 0.3 weight and yes the ball is a top spin ball.

Hey Gary, this was recorded down in Stanway near Colchester. They have regular league meetings if you're nearby. If not then there are clubs all around the country. A full list can be found here: www.englishsubbuteoassociation.com/items-1

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@@muchiosgracias4 cheers

Heya, I don't use an app sadly, I edit in the score after the match when putting the video together.

@@SubbuteowithSam What edit?

@@manuelreguera5837 When I put the clips from the game together I add in the score manually. I put the match together in an app called KZbin Create.

Thank you!

Think I'll start playing around with this. I mainly do it at the moment due to the accuracy being better when I generate them.

There's a big Subbuteo scene in Belgium. Have you looked on Facebook for clubs?

Thanks Scott! Definitely working on a Goalkeeping tutorial. I want to get some live gameplay samples first then I should be good to put something together!

Excellent, thank you for your tutorials, and thank you in advance for the ones still to come. Please keep up the superb work. Much appreciated. Top man Sam

Thank you!

Thanks Kevin!

Hey Kevin, I've got some shooting drills planned. Something that I focus on for shooting is the technique. For me and the bases I have, I've found that pushing down on my finger lightly and then flicking will give me a decent chip and I try to get my finger to follow through in a straight line, a bit like following through on a golf swing. I will put all this in the shooting video so it makes visual sense but hopefully that's something you can takeaway in the meantime.

@@SubbuteowithSam Thanks Sam. I've looked at various videos but there isn't a decent one that goes into the detail so I will look forward to watching yours. I've also noticed your hand/forefinger placement before you flick. That makes your hand look very stable, something I will also try. Cheers

I try to do each drill for 10 minutes at a time anymore than that and my concentration drops.

Thank you for the lovely comment! I have a how to play video on the list, I just need a good way to piece it together so it covers most bases (no pun intended)

Hey Marko, thanks for the question, I currently use something called an Extreme Works Universal base. This is more of a modern base as it has a much flatter surface than the traditional subbuteo bases that I assume you might be using?

@@SubbuteowithSam snipers are not too bad, bodo bases won’t have it though at that angle but they lend themselves to curl anyway.

@@b17marko Ah interesting! I've never used Bodo bases do you like them as your main base or do you swap between a few?

@@SubbuteowithSam I chop and change, bodo are a heavy base, great for a long ball forward and very good for blocking a shot but snipers are great at finesse, i own many bases including pro evo 2s, they are all good but my flicking accuracy deserts me whenever I start playing at clubs or tournaments, just nerves and I get lazy sometimes with those flicks or rush them.

I know exactly what you mean! I used to really struggle with my flicking accuracy and confidence to make flicks. The only thing that has helped me are these practice drills. They've also helped me get rid of my first and second match shakes which i used to also get regularly.

Hey Marco, yes, the majority of the time the nail is touching the field when flicking.

@@SubbuteowithSam Thank you!

Thank you, much appreciated! Glad they look alright!

Hey Scott, Thank you for the suggestions, I'll add them all onto the to do list. Some great ideas there!

Thanks Mark, Glad you liked it!

Thanks Mossy!

Thanks Peter! Glad you like it!

Thank you!