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…
Finding and running into space
Thomas Müller aka Der Raumdeuter (i.e. “space interpreter”) gives advice about running into space. Players without the ball make the runs and the right decisions. Receiving the ball in the feet does not present any danger for the opponent side. Think first and run into space before the ball is there. Work hard. Force the…
3 progressions to strengthening ankles
Always start from upright position – 10 reps for each leg. Stand barefoot on 1 leg on the floor: Touch toe & move back to standing position Stretch out opposite arm to the front & leg to the back Stand on balance cushion with 5 cones around it at -90°, -45°, 0°, 45° & 90°.…
9 easy skill moves (7mlc)
0:30 The Matthews 1:11 Touch Stepover (Matthews with stepover) 1:53 Outside inside 2:25 The Elastico 3:09 The Roulette / Zidane 3:45 Fake Shot & Cut 4:31 Double Stepover (Stepover + fake & take) 5:18 Fake Pass (Open to pass but rollover & cut outside foot) 6:00 The Chop (Ronaldo Chop)