| How to Trap a Soccer Ball Posted: 30 Mar 2021 01:00 AM PDT Trapping a soccer ball is a way of stopping the ball and gaining control of it quickly. As you gain more experience in soccer, trapping the ball becomes a very necessary skill used to gain an advantage over the other team. By choosing the right type of trap to use and knowing how to be ready for a ground or an air trap, you can impress your teammates and start playing soccer like a pro. [Edit]Learning Different Types of Traps - Use the inside of your foot to stop the ball with an inside trap. The inside trap is the easiest trap to master and also the most common one in soccer. As the ball moves toward you, rotate your foot toward the ball so that the inside of your foot is facing it. Let the ball hit you and move your foot back slightly, cushioning the blow and keeping the ball close to you.[1]
- If the ball is coming at you from an angle, you'll need to be able to adjust your footing on the fly. You should always trap the ball with the foot furthest from it, as this will be easier to rotate to face the ball.
- You shouldn't kick the ball as you go to stop it. The ball should move your foot rather than your foot moving the ball.
- Put your foot on the ball to perfect the step trap. Placing one foot on the ball will stop it completely, allowing you to get your next shot exactly right. As the ball moves toward you, lift up your dominant foot over the ball and let it hit your heel. The ball should bounce forward slightly and stop right in front of you.[2]
- If you bring your foot down on the ball just as it hits your heel, you can stop it completely. This is great for lining up a new shot to send the ball to the other end of the field!
- Getting the timing of the step trap perfect is the most difficult part. Keep an eye on the speed of the ball as it comes toward you to make sure you trap it. As always, practice makes perfect!
- Practice leaning back slightly for a chest trap. A chest trap will stop a ball coming toward your torso and drop it down toward your feet. Stay on your toes so you can move around, and keep your knees slightly bent as the ball comes toward you. Lean back slightly as the ball hits your chest, letting it bounce forward and land near your feet.[3]
- As with any type of trap or drill in soccer, getting the chest trap right will take a lot of practice. Find someone who can throw the ball to you and help you adjust to the movement needed to get the trap perfect.
- Make sure the ball hits you in the chest rather than in the stomach or abdomen.
- Don't push back against the ball as it hits you. A trap should keep the ball where it is rather than pushing it away.
- Lift your dominant leg to catch the ball for a thigh trap. A thigh trap involves bouncing the ball off the middle of your upper leg to gain control of it quickly. As the ball comes toward you, lift one of your legs so your thigh is slightly diagonal. Let the ball hit the middle of your thigh and begin straightening your legs as it falls toward your feet.[4]
- Make sure the ball hits in the softer part of your thigh near the middle. If it hits your knee it will bounce off at an unpredictable angle, and if it hits too high up on your leg you might catch it in your gut instead.
- Your thigh should be at an angle of around 110-degrees from your torso. This will help the ball drop in front of you, rather than bouncing straight up or sending it too far away.
- Stay calm when attempting a head trap. If you can move past your instinct to duck out of the way, trapping the ball with your head can stop more difficult shots. Stay on your toes to move into the path of the ball and let it bounce off of your forehead. The ball should lose momentum against your head and drop down in front of you.[5]
- This is a different move than heading a soccer ball. You should allow the ball to move your head back slightly, rather than pushing against the ball to move it forward. Heading the ball will send it far away rather than giving you better control of it.
[Edit]Trapping a Ground Pass - Move into the path of the ball. Keep your eye on the ball as it moves in your direction to work out where you can intercept it. Stay on the balls of your feet and move quickly so you can get into the balls path when it's coming your way.[6]
- Be ready to adjust your positioning if someone else touches the ball and changes its path. Don't assume you're in the right place to trap the ball until you've touched it.
- Choose between the step trap for more control and the inside trap for more agility. Both the step trap and the inside trap have their pros and cons, so you'll need to be able to quickly chose the right one for the situation you're in. Use the step trap if you have time to gain control of the ball, and go with the inside trap to get control of the ball more quickly.[7]
- If you've practiced both types of ground trap for long enough, you should be able to make this choice almost without thinking. Go with whatever seems best for the moment rather than overthinking what you'll do.
- Trap the ball and keep on moving. Using whichever trap you think is best for the situation, trap the ball to slow it down and bring it under your control. Once you've got it, keep the ball moving by passing it to a teammate or dribble it past the other team.[8]
- Don't worry if you make a mistake or have the ball taken off of you; it just gives you another chance to practice trapping the ball.
[Edit]Trapping an Air Pass - Anticipate where the ball will land and where you need to be. If the ball is flying through the air toward you, you'll need to be able to move quickly to where you think the ball will be. Stay on the balls of your feet and watch the ball as it travels. Focus on the arc of the ball and try to position yourself where you think it will land.[9]
- It can take some practice to be able to work out where you need to be to trap a ball. Don't worry if you don't get it exactly right the first time.
- It's always better to be behind the ball than in front of it when you're trying to trap it. If you're too far back to trap the ball in the air, you may still be able to trap it on the ground.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and lean back slightly. When you've found the right place to stand to trap the ball, get in a comfortable stance to intercept it. Keep your feet apart so that you can keep your balance. Lean back slightly to keep an eye on the ball as it comes toward you.[10]
- Over time, you should find yourself standing in this position naturally. If you're still learning, move into a stance that you're comfortable with - it's much better to be in the right place and looking at the ball than trying to get your stance exactly right!
- Trap the ball with your head, chest or thigh. Watch the ball as it comes closer to you and judge the height it will be at when you intercept it. Let the ball hit your head, chest, or thigh and move your body back softly to cushion its momentum.[11]
- If the ball seems too high to trap it with your head, take a step or two backward to get into a better position. Similarly, if the ball is too low for a thigh trap, you should either move forward to get a better position or move backward to attempt a ground trap instead.
- It's safer to move forward or backward to trap the ball, rather than trying to duck or jump to catch it. Ducking or jumping will likely make you lose control of the ball and your body.
- It might be difficult to focus on getting the trap exactly right if you're under the pressure of a big game. Try not to overthink it. Let the instincts you built up when practicing kick in to help trap the ball.
- Drop the ball toward your feet and follow its movement. The ball should bounce lightly away from you and fall toward your feet. Keep watching its motion and start moving in the direction that it's going. Once you have control of the ball, you can pass it to someone else or continue dribbling it toward the goal![12]
- Don't expect to be a master of one or all of these traps immediately. Have patience, keep practicing, and you'll be able to do them in no time.
- Try to take the ball out of the equation if you're having trouble getting it right. Practice the movements of your body before you get someone to kick a ball at you.
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| How to Clean an RV Shower Posted: 29 Mar 2021 05:00 PM PDT Cleaning an RV shower is pretty straightforward, not to mention quick since they're so small! With some basic household cleaning supplies and a little elbow grease, you should be able to get your RV's shower sparkling clean in no time. Keep in mind that it's best not to use any harsh chemicals, so they don't end up in your grey wastewater tank. [Edit]Floor and Walls - Mix dish soap, vinegar, and water for a basic all-purpose cleaning solution. Combine about of liquid dish detergent, 2 cups (473 mL) of water, and 1 cup (237 mL) of white vinegar in a clean spray bottle. Screw the lid on and shake the bottle a few times to mix the ingredients together.[1]
- This cleaning solution works on soap scum, hard water spots, and general grime.
- Combine bleach and water in a spray bottle to get rid of mold and mildew. Combine 1 cup (237 mL) of bleach with 1 gallon (3.79 L) of water in the bottle and shake it to mix the solution. Follow the same steps to use this solution as you would to use an all-purpose cleaning solution.[2]
- This solution works to clean and kill mold and mildew in your RV shower, which can appear as dark brown, green, or black spots on various surfaces.
- Spray the cleaning solution onto the floor and walls of your RV shower. Point the nozzle of the spray bottle inside your shower. Squeeze the trigger continuously while you move the nozzle back and forth over the walls and floor until you coat everything in an even layer of the cleaner.[3]
- If it's easier, work 1 wall at a time and finish with the floor.
- Let the all-purpose cleaning solution sit for a few minutes if you're dealing with tough stains. For mold and mildew, let the bleach solution sit for up to 24 hours to kill all the spores.
- Scrub the cleaner off the surfaces with a wet sponge. Hold a clean sponge under running water or dip it in a bucket of clean water. Work from top to bottom and wipe the cleaner off each wall, then finish by wiping off the floor of the shower.[4]
- Rinse the cleaning solution out of the sponge out as you work whenever it gets dirty.
- If you're using a bleach solution to get rid of mold and mildew, focus your scrubbing efforts especially on the affected areas.
- Scrub hard-to-reach nooks and crannies with a cotton swab to remove stains or mold and mildew.
- Hose down the shower using the shower head to rinse away residues. Grab the shower head and turn it on. Spray down the walls and floor thoroughly to rinse any remaining cleaning solution down the drain.[5]
- If the shower head doesn't have a hose, you can also bring a garden hose in from outside or rinse the shower out with buckets of fresh water.
- Leave your shower open to let it air dry. Open up the door to the shower to ventilate it as much as possible. Open any windows in the bathroom as well for additional air flow.[6]
- If you want to speed up the drying process, wipe the walls and floors off with an old towel.
[Edit]Shower Head and Fixtures - Unscrew the shower head from the hose or shower pipe. Grab the base of the shower head in 1 hand and the hose or pipe in the other. Start twisting the shower head counterclockwise and keep unscrewing it until it comes free.[7]
- The shower head might have a nut at the base that holds it in place. If this is the case, loosen the nut then pull the head off.
- Pour white vinegar through the shower head to clean the inside. Hold the shower head vertically over a sink or a container of some kind. Slowly pour white vinegar into the hole at the base of the shower head, where it screws on to the hose or pipe.[8]
- Vinegar helps get rid of any mineral deposits from hard water inside the shower head.
- Soak the shower head in white vinegar to unclog the spray holes. Place the spray end of the shower head in a small bowl or container. Fill the bowl or container with enough white vinegar to completely submerge all the spray holes.[9]
- If there are any holes that are really clogged up by mineral deposits, use a toothpick or another pointy object to scrape them out.
- Wipe down the shower head and other fixtures with mild dish soap and water. Squeeze a few drops of dish soap onto a wet sponge or cloth. Scrub the exterior of the shower head as well as the hose or pipe and other fixtures in the shower.[10]
- Use a solution of 2 parts water to 1 part vinegar if there are mineral deposits on the fixtures.
- Another alternative is to just wipe everything down with disinfecting wipes.
[Edit]Shower Drain - Put baking soda and vinegar down the drain to loosen clogs and grime. Pour about 3 tbsp (60 g) of baking soda down the drain and add about 1 cup (237 mL) of white vinegar. Let the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight to loosen any buildups.[11]
- If you notice that your shower isn't draining as fast as it used to, try this to clear clogs and improve the drainage.
- Avoid strong chemical drain cleaners, such as Drano and similar products, because it's not good to have them sitting in your wastewater tank.
- Rinse the drain out with hot water to flush it out. Grab the shower head and turn on the hot water. Aim the stream of water directly down the drain and hold it there for a minute or two to rinse the baking soda and vinegar along with any loosened gunk down the drain.[12]
- If the drain still seems to be draining slowly, repeat the process with the baking soda and vinegar until the problem improves.
- Pull hair and other gunk out of the drain with a wire coat hanger. Untwist and straighten out a wire coat hanger to make a long tool you can use for fishing debris out of the drain. Stick 1 end of the coat hanger down into the drain and scrape out hair and whatever else may be sitting inside the drain.[13]
- You could also use needle nose pliers or another skinny, pointy utensil to do this. Just don't use something wooden or fragile that could break.
- Put a shower drain screen in the drain to catch hair and other debris and prevent clogs, if it doesn't already have one.
- Scrub discolored drain surfaces with baking soda to whiten them. Sprinkle baking soda around the drain wherever it's stained and discolored. Wet a dish scrubbing pad or an old toothbrush and scrub the baking soda into the stained bits to clean them.[14]
- White plastic shower drains are especially prone to getting a brownish or orangish ring around them.
- If you want to reach down inside the drain, tape an old toothbrush to a long metal rod of some kind with duct tape or another sturdy tape.
- Keep dish soap, white vinegar, and baking powder in your RV at all times, so they're handy whenever you want to give your shower a nice deep cleaning.
- If your RV shower drain doesn't have a drain screen, install one to help catch hair and other debris, so it doesn't clog the drain.
[Edit]Warnings - Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners in your RV shower because they're really corrosive and it's not a good idea to leave them sitting in your wastewater tank.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Floor and Walls - Water
- White vinegar
- Spray bottle
- Sponge
- Dish soap
[Edit]Shower Head and Fixtures - White vinegar
- Bowl or container
- Dish soap
- Water
- Sponge or cloth
[Edit]Shower Drain - Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Metal coat hanger
- Scouring pad or toothbrush
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| How to Style a Grey Cardigan Posted: 29 Mar 2021 09:00 AM PDT Gray cardigans are the perfect staple piece for any wardrobe. With so many styling options, it can be hard to choose what outfit to wear! By picking out fun, complementary colors and pieces, you can wear your gray cardigan with confidence every time. [Edit]Create a classic look with a white shirt. - You can wear this outfit almost anywhere at any time. Pair your gray cardigan with a white T-shirt, tank top, button-down, or crop top underneath for a look that pops instantly.[1]
- Lighter gray cardigans will blend in with the white color, while darker gray ones will pop against it.
- You can pair this outfit with some jeans and boots for a fall or winter look.
- Or, try some khaki shorts and sandals during warmer weather.
[Edit]Use a plaid top to brighten up your outfit. - A plaid shirt will give your look a little visual interest. Try wearing a red, blue, or green plaid shirt under your gray cardigan for a pop of color and pattern.[2]
- You can leave your cardigan open to show off your shirt, or you can button it up for a more sophisticated look.
- Pair your outfit with a beanie to stay cozy during the winter time.
[Edit]Try light wash jeans for an effortless outfit. - Light wash bottoms always look good with a gray cardigan. Go for skinny jeans, capris, or even jean shorts to look great every time.[3]
- For a more modern look, go for ripped or distressed jeans.
- Try a vintage outfit with flared jeans and a gray cardigan.
- Go for cropped jeans that hit at your ankle for an interesting silhouette.
[Edit]Try a sporty outfit with leggings. - Keep your look casual on your day off. Put on a pair of classic black leggings, then pair your outfit with a white T-shirt and your gray cardigan.[4]
- This look works best with a longer cardigan that hits just below your bum.
- Pair your outfit with running shoes and a beanie if it's cold out.
[Edit]Look chic in a black outfit. - Darker gray cardigans look great with an all-black outfit. Try pants and a shirt, a long dress and tights, or a skirt and a button-down with your cardigan on top.[5]
- If all black is a little too much for you, go for navy blue instead.
[Edit]Try an all-gray outfit for a monochromatic, chic outfit. - Turn heads in an outfit made entirely of gray tones. Pair your cardigan with a gray top, gray trousers, and a gray overcoat to hit the art museum or go out to a fancy brunch.[6]
- Don't worry about matching all of your grays—in fact, varying tones will make your outfit look more put together.
- Add a pop of color with your shoes or a handbag.
[Edit]Create casual looks with sneakers. - Pair your cardigan with running shoes or sneakers for a sporty look. Try wearing leggings, jeans, or a tennis skirt with your cardigan to complete your outfit.[7]
- White sneakers always look great with gray, while black or navy ones will blend in more with your outfit.
- Or, add a pop of color to your look with red, blue, or green sneakers.
[Edit]Elevate your outfit with a pair of heels. - You can make any outfit a little more fancy with the right shoes. Try kitten heels for a day at the office, wedges for a spring evening, or stilettos for a night out on the town.[8]
- Black heels always look chic and sophisticated with a gray cardigan.
[Edit]Accessorize with a neutral handbag. - Let your gray cardigan stand out with natural colors. Grab a purse, handbag, or clutch that's gray, white, or black for the perfect outfit every time.[9]
- You could also wear a black satchel or fanny pack for a more modern look.
- For a casual outfit, try a neutral backpack instead.
[Edit]Brighten up your look with a fun scarf. - Gray is a neutral, so you can pair it with almost anything. Make your outfit stand out with pinks, reds, blues, and greens, especially during the spring and summer.[10]
- You can also add color in with your handbag or your jewelry.
[Edit]Pair your look with silver jewelry. - Grab your silver rings, necklaces, and earrings for a perfect outfit. Silver always looks great with gray, and they're so similar that you almost can't go wrong.[11]
- Make your look feel a little edgier by wearing a chain necklace or a statement necklace.
- Dress your outfit up with long, dangly earrings, or keep it simple with small studs.
- If your cardigan is a little oversized, cinch your waist with a belt to show off your figure.
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