Football Shots (1930)

Note: Unknown location for the events in this item. Full titles read: "FOOTBALL SHOTS - training hints by W. McCracken, the famous Irish International ---- ---- ---- ---- ----." (Unfortunately part of the title is obscured by the time code on the vhs). M/S of McCraken, introducing the item which he says was made possible by readers of the 'Daily Express' and 'Pathetone Weekly'. L/S's of football players demonstrating their fitness by running and exercises with their legs (looks a bit like they are riding a bicycle upside down). L/S of the goalkeeper Morrision clearing the ball from the goalmouth. Various other shots of the the player demonstrating their skills. These include, Duncan show "... how to cross a ball." Tony Weldon demonstrating how to shoot, Stan Alexander headers the ball from a cross. Several shots of Billy Taylor "demonstrating the art of trapping a ball." L/S's of three players show how important positional play is. Various slow motion shots of crosses into the penalty box and player heading the ball towards goal. FILM ID:1018.18 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/