[Devongone]

Liam Cooper was a left footer.

Most footballers are able to use both feet but they always have a stronger foot that they prefer. I remember we once had a player on loan and he played on the right wing and he would always use his right foot to dribble and use his left foot to shoot.

You should be able to use both feet and most professionals can to some extent ....... but most people do have a natural handedness and footedness - even Rafa Nadal who plays tennis with his naturally weaker hand due to his Uncle Toni.

Football coaches want defenders to be side-on to tackle and to try and force the attacker away from goal. This is fine but if you are a left footer on the left side your strongest foot is not in a natural position to tackle the player who cuts inside. Much as you may be trying to tempt him outside he knows the goal is on the inside.

As a goalie I was totally happy to see a winger go outside his man and try to get in a good cross at full-pelt under challenge. I felt all the odds were in my favour ......... and I reckon if you are a forward you want to make the goalie's life harder not easier.