Soccer Team Strategies With the 3-4-3 System of Positional Set Up
3-4-3,
Defense;
3, defenders,
These three are very confident that they can handle a lone striker or two forwards. They are also reliant on a good defensive midfield.
On the attack these players will play wide positions. On the defense these players will be more compact and allow the outside midfields to aid in the wider positions.
At times the inside mid-fielders will “show” for the ball. This creates an additional attack from the centre of the pitch as the mid-fielders become out-let players.
They are trying to convert the play by maintaining possession.
When there are only 4 midfielders the attitude is to feed the 3 strikers with the long ball from the back.
Midfield
4, mid-fielders are usually arranged as outside left, inside left, inside right and outside right.
The outside players are called, wingers or flank players and are also involved in striking the goal.
This would make this line up have a possibility of 4 strikers at any given time.
These wingers usually have the bulk of the running to do as they could carry the ball from the defending third and into the attacking third.
This also depends on the team strategy as outlined by the coaching staff.
The two inside mid-fielders are supposed to be the “play makers”.
These are the individuals who are responsible for carrying out the plans the coach and players have designed and used as the methods of attack and goal scoring.
These positions have traditionally played these roles. However nowadays the play making comes from anyone and sometimes all the players at any given time.
These inside players have also been more defensive in their general on field play.
This defensive idea is to stop the opposition from creating attacking options.
They will then gain possession of the ball and and mount an immediate attack through their play making abilities.
Forwards
3, forwards,This is the first time in any formations that we discuss the possibility of three strikers.
This is a team who definitely has goal scoring in mind first.
They want to put pressure on their opponents by having a greater numerical advantage while attacking.
This team also forces the opposition to become more defensive. This is a tactical of aggression from this team.
NAHB’s Voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines
The voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are designed to move environmentally friendly home building concepts further into the mainstream marketplace. Currently, there are approximately thirty communities throughout the U.S. that have green home building programs in place or in development. By developing the set of voluntary national guidelines, NAHB intends to help facilitate the adoption of green home building practices and the formation of additional local programs in the parts of the country not currently served by programs.
In the spring of 2003, NAHB approved a resolution supporting green building. In response to NAHB member’s requests to provide the membership with technical guidance to support the new green building policy, NAHB tasked the NAHB Research Center to manage a project to develop national green home building guidelines.
The NAHB Research Center worked together in an open, public process with over 60 Stakeholder Group members from the home building industry to create those guidelines. The guidelines contain six primary sections:
Lot Preparation and Design – With lot preparation and design, the builder has opportunities to demonstrate environmentally sensible construction practices. Even before the foundation is poured, careful planning can reduce the home’s impact on vegetation, soil, water, plus a home’s long-term performance can be enhanced. Such preparation can provide significant value to the homeowner, the environment, and the community. Included for the end user, especially developers, is a Site Planning Appendix that closely mirrors this section and provides additional guidance.
Resource Efficiency – This section shows how certain framing techniques and home designs can effectively optimize the use of building materials. Construction waste management concepts are also discussed. In addition, information is provided on how a home’s durability and the amount of time and money needed for maintenance are affected by how certain materials are used.
Energy Efficiency – This is the most quantifiable aspect of green building. The information on this section will help a builder create a building envelope and incorporate energy efficient mechanical systems, appliances, and lighting into a home that will yield long-term utility bill cost savings and increased comfort for the homeowner. It contains the only requirements to participate in this voluntary program: compliance with the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code, use of ACCA manuals to size HVAC equipment, and 3rd party plan review to verify compliance with the section.
Water Efficiency/Conservation – Although, the relative importance of water availability and usage varies from region to region, the concern with adequate supply of water is becoming more widespread geographically. Experience also shows that employing the line items from this section of the guidelines for indoor and outdoor water use can decrease a homeowner’s need for water and thus reduce utility bills, regardless of location.
Occupancy Comfort and Indoor Environmental Quality – Details in this part of the guidelines will indicate how to effectively manage moisture, ventilation, and other issues in order to create a comfortable indoor living environment.
Homeowner Education – Given the level of effort a homebuilder goes through to create a well thought out home system, it would be a shame not to give the homeowner some guidance on how to optimally operate and maintain the house. Line items from this section show a builder how best to educate homeowners on a variety of homeownership matters.
Each section contains a set of provisions that explain how a builder can incorporate green building concepts into a project. In addition, local builders and green building program developers may apply points to the provisions to further define green building through a scoring methodology currently being developed. Local homebuilder associations will be given a user guide that will provide additional information and guidance on ways to customize the guidelines to accommodate local conditions.The draft presented at Fall Board in Columbus, OH was a piloting version for dissemination amongst HBAs and builders for accuracy and practicality. A number of HBAs and High Production Builders have expressed an interest in helping NAHB to pilot test the document. The deadline for pilot testing was December 1st and the final version will be rolled out during the 2005 IBS in January in Orlando, FL. Currently, NAHB staff from the Energy and Green Building Dept. are traveling throughout the country presenting the guidelines to builders and HBAs who have expressed an interest in implementing green building in their respective businesses/communities. To date over 20 HBAs have voiced their interest and support, with many more to follow in the new year.
In summary, the voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are for the mainstream home builders, many of whom are already incorporating some green building methods and materials into their construction practices. These voluntary guidelines will help systematize the green design and construction process and assist the builder toward incorporating more green building features into homes. As NAHB Research Center data indicates that there is a growing number of green homes built annually, it is expected that these voluntary guidelines will help builders meet the needs of this growing market.
Condo Hotels – What are Condo Hotels?
The latest trend in vacation homes is the condo hotel. Marketed as a condominium located in a resort hotel, these private residences offer a practical way to own a vacation home, and offset some of the costs when you’re not there.
Condo Hotels first started appearing in places like Miami Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. They have increased tremendously in popularity and can now be found in places like Belize and Dubai.
Most condo hotel properties are owned by names you would recognize. Companies like Hilton, Starwood, Ritz-Carlton, Bulgari, and Trump see the condo hotel trend as a solid business venture. With names like that, if you choose to invest a condo hotel, you’ll know you’re dealing with well-respected, successful businesses. And when you purchase a condominium in a condo hotel, you’re not just buying vacation property, you’re investing in the hotel business.
Here’s how Condo Hotels works:
You purchase a condominium (prices range from as low as $400,000 to well over $2 million) that’s located in a resort hotel. You let the hotel know when you intend to stay in your condo and they reserve the dates for you. The remainder of the time, your condo goes into a rental program, managed by the hotel, and is rented out as a hotel room.
The benefit of this type of arrangement is that you get a luxury condominium in a luxury resort, but don’t have to worry about maintenance and upkeep when you’re not there. In addition, because the hotel will rent out your condo, your vacation home becomes an investment property. Because hotel management handles marketing and promotion, you don’t have to, and you get the added benefit of having your condo marketed as part of a well-known and respected luxury hotel. Imagine the marketing power behind names such as Ritz-Carlton and Trump! Having your vacation condo promoted under a name like that gives you unparalleled exposure.
In addition, property values for this type of investment having been steadily rising due to supply and demand. Especially for those who buy a condo during either the pre-construction or construction phase. Some have been known to increase in value by as much as 16% in the first year.
Keep in mind, there’s no guarantee how often or for how long your condo will be rented while you’re gone. Ideally, you could offset the costs of everything including the mortgage, but be prepared for times when that doesn’t happen. Remember that this is primarily a vacation home and potential long-term investment, not a short-term, quick money maker.
Another benefit of investing in a condo hotel, rather than simply purchasing a vacation home, is that when you stay in your condo, you get all the amenities of a four or five star hotel! Most condo hotels, because they are built and marketed as resorts, have fitness rooms, spas, fine dining restaurants, and pools. Some will even have valet and concierge services, complimentary continental breakfasts, boutiques, and many will be oceanfront properties.
How is a Condo Hotel this different from a time-share?
When you purchase a time-share, you’re not purchasing the property, just time at the property. You have to use the property and it’s facilities during the same time every year, unless you’re able to trade with someone else. This can cause challenges when trying to plan a family vacation. There’s no guarantee that you’ll have the same two weeks free next year that you have this year. And what if you want to go more than once year? Then you have to buy several blocks of time.
In some instances, a time-share gives you a specific week or two, but allows you to choose between several properties. You’re still limited by the dates you purchased, and may not be able to find a desirable location that has your specific dates available.
With a hotel condominium, you own the condo, which means that it’s yours to use as often as you’d like. No trading dates, or locations. You come and go as you please. While you do need to give the hotel advance notice so they won’t rent your condo on the week you’re planning to be there, as the owner, you get first pick. In addition, hotel condominiums are in such demand that they’re far easier to sell than a time-share.
Overall, if you’re looking for a second or vacation home, a condo hotel is well worth looking into. Not only does it give you the chance to enjoy vacationing at a luxury resort, but you’ve got a full-time management staff that will look after things when you’re not there. Because most condo hotels are luxury hotels, you get outstanding amenities and spectacular views. Add to that the fact that you can generate a little money by putting your condo in the rental program, and you’ve got a pretty good deal.
As with any major purchase, it’s wise to do some research before making any final decisions. Weigh the pros and cons carefully and be sure you’re not purchasing the condo with grandiose ideas of making money hand-over-fist. Yes, it is potentially a good investment, as is most real estate, but be sure your expectations are realistic.
New England Patriots 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0
Here we are in the lull between the college football regular season and the bowl games. It’s nice of the NFL to schedule some games on Saturday to help with our withdrawal.
The game between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was advertised as a great match up. The biggest line was with these two teams we had the winners of the last four Super Bowls playing each other.
I like the Patriots because of their team play and commitment to excellence. I like the Buccaneers because they are from Florida and there are quite a few Bucs that played for Florida State University.
The Pats had lost a few games this season and were on the way back up. The Bucs had struggled in the seasons following their Super Bowl win and were on the way back up.
I was all set for a great game. When I fell asleep in the second quarter, the score was New England 7, Tampa Bay 0. When I woke up in the fourth quarter, the score was New England 28, Tampa Bay 0.
New England quarterback Tom Brady was questionable for the game after 84 consecutive starts. I guess questionable works well for Brady because he threw for three touchdown passes in his 85th consecutive start.
Not a good day for the Bucs.
Getting the Best Performance From Your Artist
So now you’ve decided to record your songs. Good for you, except that you will need people to play the instruments for which your music calls for. If you can play all the instruments on your own, then all the better. You will have less people to argue with! Other wise, you will have to hire (read: bribe with beer/food/hockey tickets) session musicians and vocalists to play and sing for you, putting you in the producer’s chair.
Your songs are only as emotional as the performers who play them. It goes without saying that you should hire the best performers your budget will allow. But if $100/hour for a professional vocalist is a little steep, here are a few ways to help encourage the best from your session players.
1.) Always praise, never criticize.
The is THE most important rule in my book. The only way any session musician could ever get comfortable at your studio is if YOU put them at ease. That’s one of your jobs as a producer.
When trying different versions of a take, tell them how you would like it to sound, instead of what they did wrong ie: “That was great, but let’s try to hit the high note a little stronger” instead of “you know, you were a little off on the high note, it didn’t sound that good”.
Always start with praise, then with a correction. Keep your vocabulary positive. The best producers make the artist feel as if they can do nothing wrong.
2) They Can Do Nothing Wrong
Remember this rule while you are writing or recording. There is no “wrong way”, there is only “a different way”. Don’t tell people that their way is wrong. Remember that music is an art, and there are no rules in art. When a performer is playing something you don’t like, correct them by saying “let’s try it this way too”. Don’t start off my saying “nope, you were wrong, do it the right way”.
3) Let Them See The Light
Ambiance, atmosphere, vibe: whatever you call it, they need it. I guarantee that you will get a much better performance if you have water on the table, comfortable chairs, maybe a few candles, a towel, mints, and candy. Have you ever tried recording in an office with harsh florescent lights and hard wood chairs?
4) Take Your Time
If you’re recording at your own studio, you have all the time in the world (which is an evil thing in my opinion). Let the artist relax, “get into the groove”, talk a little and get comfortable with the other people in the control room. A tense artist’s performance will always sound ‘artificial’ in the final song.
Don’t be worried if it takes another 10 minutes to finish the take. Each performer works at their own pace, and the best thing you can do as the producer is to respect that and adjust your pace to theirs. Unless you have a record company breathing down your neck. Then everyone has to work at THEIR pace!
5) Ask For Help
Artists love to be listened to. It’s always good to ask them for their opinion. Whether you actually listen is up to you. But once in a while, a simple question like “What do you think? Do you want to keep that take?” can do wonders for their performance. It helps keep them involved in the project and make them feel less like a “hired hand”.
Obviously, if it was the worse singing you’ve ever heard and they want to keep it, just mention that you will do “one more take as a safety”. And then, when they’re not looking, use the better take instead and auto-tune it to no end. This is a little producer’s secret, but don’t let the artists know!
6) Know The Words
Make sure that you, the engineer, the assistant engineer and everyone else in the control room has lyrics to all the songs. The best way for your studio team to find their way around the songs is with the lyric sheets. Another good idea is to USE THE WHITEBOARD! That’s why it’s there. If you don’t have one, get one. Write down the chord progressions, lyric ideas, timing marks, track listings, McDonald’s lunch orders, everything.
7) It’s MOSTLY About The Music
I’ve heard people say “it’s ALL about the music”. Well, in my books, that’s not the truth. I’d rather say “it’s mostly about the music”. Because you have to remember, it’s also about having fun, having a good time, writing and performing the best you can and above all, sharing your talent and gift with others. Try to make it less of a job, and more of a passion and you’ll find yourself doing it for the rest of your life!
©2005 Richard Dolmat (Digital Sound Magic)
Do You Know How to Fillet a Fish?
Finally you’ve caught the perfect fish. Now, do you know how to fillet your fish?
You can’t be happier. You have finally caught the perfect fish. Do you know how to fillet your fish? Once you become an expert at fish filleting, you probably will be asked to fillet everyone else’s catch.
Firstly, get a good knife and a cutting board or hard surface and lay the fish down on it. You must cut the head of the fish off right to the rear of its gills.
Secondly, holding the fish by its tail, take the knife with the blade pointing away from your body and toward where the head was; slice the body of the fish crosswise. The backbone of the fish can be used to direct the knife through.
Thirdly, take one half of the sliced fish and place the fish piece flesh side up. Holding the fish piece by the tail, place the knife between the skin and the flesh and run the knife down the length of the fish piece to remove the skin cutting in the direction of the tail to the head area. Now there. A perfectly filleted fish.
Job Hunter’s ParadiseOf Brothers, Power and Genes
It’s ended now, hopefully, but until a while ago they were squabbling – like dogs? Children? Enemies? Or what?
What makes a brother fight brother, I wonder! What makes one brother treat another like the biggest of enemies?
If at all there is anyone in the world who can truly understand one, it is a brother or a childhood friend…and, yes, a sister in the case of a girl, with exceptions, of course! Yet, brothers fight brothers and have been doing so for centuries. Some have gone to the extent of exiling their brothers or even stopping them short with a well-directed knife in the heart, from behind!
I know, there are theories of all sorts – sibling rivalry et al. But, is that all? I mean, even when the brothers are not kids any more and therefore, are not really fighting for their parents’ love (what with many of them having already departed for their unearthly abodes and so on), they keep at it. And, sometimes, they fight over trifles. Mostly over inheritance rights, even when there is more than they can use in a lifetime or seven. Everyone saw the recent bigfight on TV, newspapers etc. The inheritance in question was a mindnumbing sum running into tens of thousands of crores. If one of them had agreed to even a mere one percent of the sum in question, he would have had enough to last many lifetimes except, of course, that the one with 99% would have all the power and the one with 1% very little – in comparison. So, I guess, it’s all about power.
Yes, power – that is the one thing all men (or shall I say, most) desire most. Power means wealth, influence, the ability to spread one’s genes far and wide, just as the crafty Chenghiz Khan did some hundred years ago (I forget the actual dates). Yes, he was powerful, wealthy, conquered and controlled large territories and most importantly, sowed his oats with wild abandon, becoming in the process, the most successful man ever – in the spread-my-genes-far-and-wide stakes.
I wonder, how many brothers today who squabble with their kin and stab them in the back and front, have the balls to do what Chenghiz did. If they can’t do so, their best bet would be to let their brothers, with a similar gene pool, continue to prosper and do well and spread their collective genes.
Boy! I have come a long way – from brotherhood to fatherhood! I think I ought to stop this rambling right here, before my brother reads this and gets a peek into my mind, claiming all my share of paternal property (or at least, 99%of it).
Is it better to take less and live happily or is it better to fight over the smallest crumbs and spend one’s life paying lawyers, picnicking in courts and filing false accusations against each other? I wonder!
Positive Thinking
The ultimate power of positive thinking is a cherished dream for many people around the world. Positive thinking means that you are allowing only those good thoughts into your mind, and such thoughts may include words, images and perceptions, which are suitable for personal growth and prosperity. Positive thinking also allows you to think everything good about life and its results. If you have a positive thinking mind, you’ll always anticipate happy life, peace, laughter, good health and financial success. It also means that you can unleash your mind to find whatever you want for your life. Positive thinking is so powerful!
Positive thinking is always beneficial to us; when our attitude and behavior is positive, we allow only pleasant feelings and constructive images to work in our mind, and also visualize in our inner eye, what we really want from our life and how it should happen. Such an attitude brings only good things like an enhanced inner energy level, catchy manners, twinkling eyes and success. A person with positive thought will walk and talk in an upright manner without any hesitation. The ultimate body language shows a tremendous capacity to achieve all things, which are considered impossible in the normal course of life.
Positive thoughts and positive people can not be avoided in manner, as in real life, they are highly contagious and infectious. Positive thinking people are just like magnets, capable enough to attract other people to follow them and act like them. This is often so true when you stay with highly positive people for a month or two, and study their impeccable positive behavior. This is known to occur almost unknowingly in our subconscious mind, almost on a continuous mode.
To create a turnaround to guide our mind towards positive thinking, we need makeshift work to change the way we think and act. Your old habits may never die and it is often very tough to get rid of your past baggage. Changing your old habits is also painful as you need to come out of your negative past and change the previous rules. Visualization may help you develop positive thinking process, and always visualize only beneficial situations. Talk positive and develop positive manners. Another improvised method to develop positive thinking is the recitation of positive affirmations and self talk. This method can be used in conjunction with the visualization process, just to supplement the overall result.
Soccer Drills Kids Will Love!
Basic soccer drills focus on skills and techniques young, beginning soccer players need to learn. Soccer drills vary according to age group and the following list of drills are designed for the younger or “newer” soccer player. Many soccer drills are miniature games in and of themselves. Making soccer drills and exercises fun during practice will improve player attendance, and will improve the overall attitude of your team.
Dribbling: “Dribble Across a Square”
Mark a square clearly on the ground that is approximately five to six adult steps in diameter. Each of the team players are given his/her own soccer ball and instructed to dribble across the square without touching anyone else’s ball but his/her own. Once the child gets across, he/she should dribble back. More and more players should gradually enter and cross the square. As in many soccer drills, repetition is the key. This is one of the soccer drills to help make children concentrate on the direction they are headed in and where other players are in relation to them, otherwise called “traffic”.
Ball Control: “Driving School”
You will need a lot of space (at least 20 square yards) to play this game and complete this drill. Similar to many soccer drills, every player has his/her own ball. By making sure everyone has their own ball during soccer drills, you will give them responsibility and they will be less likely to lose interest in watching others practice as they observe. In this drill, you (the coach) are the “driving instructor”. The players must do exactly what you say as you teach them how to drive and stop when you say. Any player that doesn’t do immediately as you say is out. Play for two minutes before restarting. This drill teaches ball control (dribbling, how to stop the ball with the foot, pullbacks, using the outside of each feet).
Description:
1. Go-start dribbling
2. Stop-stop the ball with a foot on top
3. Slow-slow down pace of dribbling
4. Speed Up-dribble faster
5. Turn Right-push the ball with the outside of the foot towards the right and dribble in that direction
6. Turn Left-follow the same instructions as Turn Right with left as the dribbling direction
7. Pull Back and Go the Other Way-use the bottom of the foot to pull the ball in a backwards direction, and then turn to dribble that way.
Ball Control: “Tick Tock”
Soccer drills should be made both fun and enjoyable, so children will stay interested in the game. Another one of the most popular soccer drills is this one, which also teaches ball control. This drill begins with everyone having a ball placed between the legs with the knees at a bent angle. When you say “Go” every play will drop the ball, and tap the ball between his/her feet from side to side like the tick tock of a clock. Every tap counts as one point. The first child to reach 20 points (or taps) is the winner.
These three drills are just a few examples of the many skills to teach young beginning soccer players some basic skills. These drills will also teach skills and help a child to completely comprehend the skills they learn.
Realtor in Tucson Arizona – What to Look For
It doesn’t matter if you are buying or selling, a realtor in Tucson Arizona can help to guide you through the process to make it easier for you to understand and to get the best price in as little time as possible. Before you choose a realtor in Tucson Arizona, there are some guidelines that you need to understand such as: What is the difference between a realtor and a real estate agent? Is it important that I choose a buyer’s or seller’s agent rather than an “all-purpose” agent? Each of these factors and others will be influential in your real estate experience.
In Arizona, as in most states, any one selling real estate must take an exam to be licensed. Therefore, the individual must have a basic understanding of real estate practice and laws. This is all a real estate agent does. A realtor in Tucson Arizona or in any other area of the state takes it a few steps further. They must continue to update their knowledge and education and they also become members of a professional Realtor organization such as the National Association of Realtors. By taking these extra steps, they have access to the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to find properties as well as to sell them. This makes both buying and selling properties with a realtor in Tucson Arizona easier than it would be any other way.
You also need to find a realtor in Tucson Arizona that specializes in whatever you are trying to do. If you want to sell some land, you should find a seller’s realtor who specializes in land. If you want to buy a luxury home, you can even find a buyer’s realtor who specializes in luxury home sales. There are realtors who specialize in commercial and residential properties as well as land.
At most Real Estate Agencies where you will find a realtor in Tucson Arizona, you will find both buyer’s and seller’s realtors. You should choose a realtor in Tucson Arizona that not only has the proper qualifications and credentials, but also that you get along with and that you feel understands your needs and requirements in selling or buying real estate.
Tucson is a wonderful area to work, retire, raise a family, and recreate. It is growing and becoming one of the top southwestern communities. A realtor will help you discover it.
