How to Play and Not Play Walking Football

[@MrBobwillis]

In my opinion if a player walks round another static player waiting to receive the ball its OK. Its not coming from behind as some would say. The player waiting to receive the ball should always move to the ball avoiding the situation. Please remember that the video I created is 5 years old but still not bad as a reference. We created it with other training material for new starters. No one reads the full rules do they so a simple guide is best!!. Still the biggest problem is running. In my opinion the rule should be that any play is running if one foot is not on the ground, that is the whole bottom of the foot and not part of the foot

[@user-dj6mj5ck6s]

great vid lads

[@deniscudahy4549]

Great video, that's coming from myself a Walking football referee 👏👏👏

[@MrBobwillis]

Many thanks it makes things as clear as possible rather than reading the rules in detail and with the posters its suits most people. We have offered the video and posters to any team that can benefit from them. Many thanks again for your kind comments

[@richardmace1428]

How about intercepting passes that involves moving in front of the intended recipient of the pass? We call it 'poaching' but sometimes the pass is so telegraphed that it's hard to resist just walking in front and taking the ball.

[@MrBobwillis]

Also thanks for the comment and enjoy the football, there is a lot more better stuff on the page from the air

[@tamesidestriders8246]

Good effort. Deserved lots of views and got them, Thanks.

[@MrBobwillis]

Many thanks there are still things we could add but where do you stop

[@tamesidestriders8246]

@@MrBobwillis What really puzzles me - almost 8,000 views and just ONE comment. Same on our channel with 250 videos - very few comments :-) It only takes a moment !

[@robertevans6596]

Very good and clear. Barry Town Walking Footy

[@MrBobwillis]

Many thanks if you want the posters for you team I can send you them

[@ramiz42]

I'm new to walking football. I've been confused about the rules as I've been told conflicting rules. This has helped clear things up. Has anyone else had the same experience as I've had?

[@iankeenan5658]

Probably because there are WF Laws and FA Laws that differ ! Just have to confirm what Laws are for the game you are playing

[@radiolichfield7875]

Hi Bob Peter , could we use the video for a walking football club in our area to help promote and increase interests ?

[@MrBobwillis]

Yes you can use the video and the poster set to help the promotion no problem we offer this to any club that would like it if you want an interview on the general subject just let me know but by email its quicker to support you. [e-mail]

[@SuperBIGMAN1967]

What’s the best way to defend plz as I’m getting beat all the time I’ve just started playing

[@MrBobwillis]

What is piz

[@SuperBIGMAN1967]

@@MrBobwillis please

[@MrBobwillis]

What is piz please

[@MrBobwillis]

@@SuperBIGMAN1967 ok understand now will come back to you

[@SuperBIGMAN1967]

@@MrBobwillis cheers mate as I don’t get any help from anyone I think they don’t want me to find out so they can beat me all the time

[@iankeenan5658]

Really hard for ref's to differentiate between fast walking with both feet "on" the floor and running

[@MrBobwillis]

yes we would all agree, we have tried different things to make it clear but while the rule is you must have one foot on the ground its easy to be confused

[@MrBobwillis]

Just a second bit of feedback for you, you are looking at the old version of this video which we di update please look at this version with some more content and what we had to do for Covid also kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGqqhGCteZuama8

[@iankeenan5658]

@@MrBobwillis Thanks Bob. To determine if a player just one foot on the ground in game motion is difficult to referee. Just has to be, is that player travelling too fast to be walking?

[@MrBobwillis]

@@iankeenan5658 yes agree but if players are presented by a rule they should follow??? Ideally we need something else in the rules as it is then confusing for the players and referee. I can demonstrate with a video camera or a 360 camera at pitch level if a player has one foot or not on the ground in match play but very difficult for officials

[@iankeenan5658]

@@MrBobwillis Think no speed walking!