How to side volley (7mlc)
Keep your eye on the ball at all times Hit the ball high enough with the flat surface of the foot Rotate the hip Always point the planting foot to where you want the ball to go Drive foot down diagonally
How to shoot half volleys (7mlc)
5 tips: Stay on your toes and keep your eyes on the ball the whole time Point your planting foot in the direction of your target A big back-swing for power Strike the ball with a locked ankle, with a foot that’s flexed down and striking through the middle of the ball just as it…
How to improve long distance shots
How to improve shooting from outside of the box. There are 2 different long shots: the hard driven shot and the curling shot that goes for the long corner. (When shooting from farther out, the hard driven shot is mostly the best option for success.) Watch the keeper, decide where you want to put the…
Learn sprinting technique
Basics: from A-March to A-Skip. Focus points: 90° degree angles at ankle, knees, hip & elbow good posture: stay tall maintain slight forward lean drive foot underneath center of mass Advanced: A-Skip, B-Skip & More.
How to curl a ball (7mlc)
Pro tip: go for a snapping whip and rub your foot at the side of the ball in an upward motion to also make the ball curl down.
How to dribble with speed (7mlc)
7mlc explaining how you can beat defenders simply by keeping your own speed while adapting to the body position (i.e. hip-rotation) of the defender. It all comes down to using the momentum of the defender to your advantage (while keeping some of your own momentum) and accelerate into the other direction. Move #1 (0:33): if…
Double and blindside runs from Håland
Double runs Håland does a first run, followed by the second run to score the goal. Check out how Erling Håland analyzes positions quickly and performs smart runs.
7 ways to control balls in the air (7mlc)
#1 Inside foot Stay on your toes to adjust position Cushion the ball by moving your foot away With a directional first touch, you can go into attack quicker. Open up your body in the direction that you want to go. Send the ball in the direction you want to go. #2 Laces If you…