 
Really Bend It Like Beckham
Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 12
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 On: 2008-04-07
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 its ball skills and control your looking for then this is the tape for you.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-07-02
This is probably the worst soccer instructional DVD that Ive ever seen (and Ive watched quite a few). More time is spent on David talking about David than on instruction. Content is light and production is glitzy and distracting.
On: 2006-07-01
This is probably the worst soccer instructional DVD that Ive ever seen (and Ive watched quite a few). More time is spent on David talking about David than on instruction. Content is light and production is glitzy and distracting.
by: miklg On: 2005-11-27
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 cant figure out for him/herself.
So much sizzle, so little steak!
On: 2005-11-26
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 cant figure out for him/herself.
So much sizzle, so little steak!
by: rubiconcrest On: 2005-09-22
This is a skills tape designed primarily for children under the age of 14. It is advertized as something it is not. It does not show where he strikes the ball to bend it the way he does. In fact there is only one short segment on the taking of free kicks and how he does it. His personality and genuine interest in passing on his knowledge to a new generation is something the DVD accomplishes.
by: four156380 On: 2005-08-19
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.
by: Anonymous On: 2005-07-20
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.
On: 2005-05-24
I am the mother of 2 children who play youth soccer, and they love this DVD. Its really great because often times I would wish I could play with my kids but I am clueless about soccer skills, and watching this video has allowed me to understand the sport and work with my kids on their skills. Its a wonderful product, and David Beckham is not bad on the eyes either!
On: 2005-05-11
Ive been a very big fan of David Beckham for a very long time. I dont really play soccer, but this DVD had a lot of extras that I wanted to have on DVD. Well after watching the thing I really got a hinkering to actually play Soccer. I checked with my local parks and rec and found out there was a league for men ages 21-25 that was starting up in just a few weeks. So I said what the heck and joined! I have a feeling Im really going to be bad, but at least Ill have this DVD as a secret weapon. Im going to get some of my nephews over to watch it and help me practice. Anyway, I just wanted to point out that you dont need to be a kid or a parent to enjoy this DVD. Fans of David Beckham or any Soccer fan should get it. It has some great extras and its very entertaining. And hey, it got me off the couch. Thats a tough thing to do! :)
On: 2005-05-04
My kids really like this DVD. They are amazed at how cool the special effects are and for some reason that encourages them to practice more. Its not even soccer season for my 10 year old but hes watching this DVD so much he really wishes it was. Hes watched it 4 times just this past weekend. I may have to buy him his own DVD player just to get mine back! haha Honestly though if you have kids who play soccer they will LOVE this DVD. Makes a great gift for parents of of other children who play soccer as well. I bought one for my sisters kids and now Im their favorite uncle.. well for the time being anyway.
On: 2005-04-13
I got this DVD for my fiances son, and he absolutely loved it. We watched it with him and we were entertained as much as he was. He immediately went outside and started practicing the instant he was done watching it. Almost everyday since he has been watching it and practicing. His skills and his excitement for the game have benefitted greatly from the DVD.
We have bought other instructional videos on Soccer for him and honestly we usually find something else to do while he watches them, which isnt very long usually as he gets bored and his attention goes elsewhere. But with the multiple angles and slow motion and other special effects in this DVD not only is he glued to it, we find ourselves glued to it as well.
If you are a parent of a soccer player, or know a child who plays soccer this is just an awesome gift for them. It will really help their game and keep them, and you entertained. Heck, even if you are just a Soccer fan or a fan of David Beckham, you would get a lot of value out of this DVD. The Soccer Matches that are included on disk two are a blast to watch as well.
Avoid getting the Red Card and buy this dvd now!
On: 2005-04-01
Unlike most soccer skill and highlight programs which tend to be dry and boring, this DVD entertains as well as educates. It is truly unique and a must for anyone who wants to learn or loves soccer.
The DVD is presented on 2 discs and features over 100 minutes of Beckham going over almost every skill imaginable, from beginner skills like passing and shooting to Beckhams bending free kicks. It teaches everyone from young kids to adults how to develop top-level player skills and the bonus disc gives the audience a rare look inside the life of arguably the most famous athlete in the world.
Shot in high-definition using Matrix-like 360-degree multi-camera photography it will definitely entertain its audience, who is treated for the first time to an amazing analysis of Beckhams superior skills, both in real time and super slow motion.
He takes a group of boys and girls of varying age through the extensive soccer drills and answers questions from them on everything from football to life on and off the field with Real Madrid, Victoria (Posh Spice) and his kids.
Disc Two showcases highlights of Beckham career including his unbelievable goal from the half-way line and his last-second free kick goal that helped England qualify for the 2002 World Cup.
A special feature for both youth and adult coaches is a unique printable version of the DVD-ROM coaching plan. The DVD also includes complete Spanish and French versions of the entire program, menus as well.
David mentions in the program that making this DVD was a true labor of love for him and the finished product really reflect that.
On: 2005-03-24
Two weeks ago when a co-worker from England overheard that I was looking for a video to help my son get better at soccer, he asked me if I wanted to teach him to "bend it like beckham"? I had to admit that I had no idea what he was talking about. Last week he brought a DVD called "Really Bend It Like Beckham" to me, and I still only thought he resembled some young actor I had seen on Entertainment Tonight. But this past weekend, my son and i sat down to watch it and were amazed. Sure, it was hard to get him to sit in one place and watch what probably sounded like a boring, one-hour coaching video, but once it began were we both enthralled. This is normally the kind of thing that I might put on, make sure he was watching, and do the crossword, but it was presented in such a fresh and fun way with cool, easy to follow technological effects, that I stuck around to watch the entire thing. It definitely renewed my sons interest in the sport (after a long spring of practices already) and even made me get excited about helping teach him (which is saying something). If nothing else, "Really Bend It Like Beckham" succeeds in entertaining while it teaches, unlike every other coaching video out there. From here on out, we (and I must admit, my wife too) are big-time Beckham fans.
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