Smiley Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Having the discussion at work now. Why do toe-bungers (toe-pokes) have such stigma attached to them? And why are we taught as kids to not do them and kick through our insteps, etc. (Topic only started cos I scored a cracker last week at 5s with a toe-bunger into the top corner!) Quote
Dr Faustus Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 its an English thing... futsal encourage it, minimum back lift, optimum popwer, but less control. the FA teach you to strike a ball with the bigger parts of your foot- this is no=w the institutionalised way of learning... we, as a nation, need to embrace a different way of playing from grass roots level... smaller, denser balls, allow kids to become footballers before playing football Quote
Didledee Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Nothing wrong with it if it works, some amazing goals have been scored by doing it. Maybe people think it lacks skill or isn't as effective as using other parts of the foot, but not many players can do what Ronaldinho did vs Chelsea. Quote
frank_spencer Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 i think as kids we were discouraged from toe bungers as we played in the cold and wet and they fucking hurt if done wrong Quote
Sweep Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 A toe bunger with an Orange Wembley Striker, I could get it to swerve all over the place, especially on a day with a slight breeze Quote
L/H White Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 toe bungers have no place on a football pitch, and it hurts your toes Quote
Nowack Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Romario or was it Bebeto scored some brilliant toe pokes. Quote
Dr Faustus Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Outside of foot? no- toe on the valve of the ball. this causes the ball to move more. also note Carlos's leg as he strikes; he opens up his body to generate more power by using his thigh and calf muscles Quote
GeorgeOghani'sIroningBoard Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Henrik vs Arsenal, he admitted it was just a toe bunger in the post match interview. Either way, shithouse Lehman never got near it. Quote
deane koontz Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Romario or was it Bebeto scored some brilliant toe pokes. Romario was the toe poke king. Weird they are/were frowned upon as they can be lethal and accurate as fuck. Probably coz all the shit kids who couldn't play toe bunged their every kick. Quote
enzo gambaro Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Ronaldinho's for Barcelona at Chelsea was a belter. Quote
mickbrown Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Best toe bunger ever. That aint no toe bung. He'd break every toe in his foot if he toe bunged it that hard. Quote
Happy Wanderer Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Don't do toebungers with gymmies on you end up hopping around with a broken toe Quote
DaveTheRave Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Henrik vs Arsenal, he admitted it was just a toe bunger in the post match interview. Either way, shithouse Lehman never got near it. Didn't he score one against West Ham too? Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 I think Pele used to toe bung quite often when he was one on one with the keeper - very little backlift and no change in body shape made it very difficult for keepers to read. Quote
SatanGreavsie Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 This is the greatest and most ironic toe-bung ever. NFL field goal record kick until a few years ago. Irony is that he bunged it with the front of his boot - because he was born without toes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrxTjgFYoU8 Quote
jayjayoghani Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 Ronaldinho's for Barcelona at Chelsea was a belter. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/may/10/joy-of-six-unique-goals-bergkamp-ronaldinho Nice read, some Bolton chump on there too Quote
Underpants Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 There's a time and a place for the toe bunger. With a shot to goal it catches the keeper unawares because they least expect it. In general play it just looks fucking daft. Mount Skip top bunger. Quote
Alf Hartigan Posted July 5, 2017 Posted July 5, 2017 If you're a bit of a football spacker like some of my friends, the toebung can be quite effective at footgolf. Even in wellies. Quote
SoberDan Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 It must have something to do with loss of control however as mentioned earlier it can be done with a lot of control Quote
Dr Faustus Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 How many Brazilians have been quoted? Futsal, Futbol de Salao etc all have a different philosophy. Use every part of the foot... the FA are slowly catching up with the rest of the world Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 How many Brazilians have been quoted? Futsal, Futbol de Salao etc all have a different philosophy. Use every part of the foot... the FA are slowly catching up with the rest of the world Always think of a game at Blackpool (I think). Ball goes across the goal about a yard out, waist high with no one near it apart from David Reeves. Got into two minds whether to jump and kick it in or drop and head it. Did neither and missed it. Was screaming from the terraces; just put it in with your bollocks if you have to. Quote
birch-chorley Posted July 6, 2017 Posted July 6, 2017 Ronaldinho's for Barcelona at Chelsea was a belter. Correct Quote
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