Really Bend It Like Beckham [DVD]

The entertainment factor gets kids watching it - the only coaching or skills DVD they'll watch and then go out and practice the skills on their own. That's a big plus. I've also showed the skills on a TV when we've had to do indoor practice and then have the team repeat the skill. It's worked O.K. It demonstrates a lot of good basic skills any footballer should have but there's a lot more that David could teach and have the kids listen to and learn. (When is part 2 coming out?) I do like where after they demonstrate a skill they show a clip from a professional game of a player using that skill. Other skill DVDs should learn from this. It's also very strong in the way the skill is demonstrated by David and then having a group of kids repeat the skill. Its also fun hearing David's answers to the kids' questions.

After borrowing this from our local public library several times, I decided to get a copy to keep. I'm not thrilled with all the bumper music in between the segments, it can make it a bit tedious when watching straight through. However, I think the content is pretty good for beginning/intermediate players. The thing I liked most is how Beckham shows a particular move, then they show it in an actual game. As a casual watcher and a daughter who is still new to the game, it helps when you can see the movement done in context.Unfortunately, the copy I purchased from the marketplace is not the greatest despite being listed in "Very Good Condition". In actuality, the 1st DVD is pretty heavily scratched and skips. That should teach me to take these marketplace descriptions with a grain of salt. On the plus side, I think I basically got the DVD for less than a dollar, but paid for the shipping. I can still watch 98% of the content.

If you love play soccer it is a great purchase. If you just like to watch is not so good. For me it was very useful. For the first time we can see a good player teaching and coaching his skills. Usually we just see this great players playing at the field. At "Really Bend It Like Beckham" we can learn how David Beckham do it. The slow motion at his kicks is great to see exactly how he shot the ball.I chose three stars because it could be more complete, and could have more moments inside the famous games. Like England X Argentina and the final of Campions League at Man Utd.But anyway, if you practice soccer it is a good lesson.

Beckham is one of the great soccer players of today and I was really looking forward to his hints on how to do things, especially since this is a 2 DVD package.I was most interested in the "banana kick" which is how most people call the kick that bends the ball around say an opposing "wall." Not here. Almost nothing is here except a lot of special effects, and "extras" like some shots of the face of the Great One looking worried as he gets ready to do a penalty kick. There is a little 20 minutes or so of a game of the Great One vs a bunch of young kids but nothing to learn there.The only saving grace of this is the points on "first touch" which are pretty good.There are a very few pointers for beginners on how to get past an opponent but nothing any 9 year old can't figure out for him/herself.So much sizzle, so little steak!

We have many soccer training tapes and this one is the best by far. We coach both U12 girls and U17 boys soccer. This has been a great tool to use for the wide range of players that we have. We always can find helpful tips and many, many new drills to do with the kids. The tape has grown with us and our skills. Some are simple enough for the U12 and yet there are many others to challenge the older and more advanced players. We have used the tape many times and have not gotten through DISC1 yet, let alone even touched DISC2. If it's ball skills and control your looking for then this is the tape for you.

Tis dvd was really interesting about David's teaching but my son (10) would have liked more info. My son really like the DVD and we especially enjoyed the slow motion shots to see David's form/style. That said, he is still glad to be able to learn from his hero.

This is a very good DVD for entry level players and coaches. It is simple to follow and has come simple drills...I gave it a 4 because I was hoping for some more advanced features that this is lacking...as a former D1 college player and now coaching I did not take away anything new from the DVD that I did not already know or see.

I like Beckham. This Video was a good chance to see his take on strikes. It isn't the best video but fun to watch and different from others.

Two DVD's Workshop by this gifted football player.