Football is a sport that requires both physical and mental abilities. While physical training is crucial to develop technical skills and physical endurance, mental training is also essential to improve decision-making, spatial awareness, and reaction time. One effective mental training method that football players can use is naka-naka brain training. Here’s how naka-naka brain training…
When visualizing, you’re training your brain because you use the same parts of your brain as if you were doing the activities in reality. The best way to use visualization means imagining your performance on the pitch in as much detail as possible and from a first-person standpoint (i.e. through the eyes of the player).…
How to become more mentally resilient: Focus on what you can control such as your first touch into space and your shot. Keep repeating and training what you want to be able to do in a match. Train to improve and increase your confidence. Practice positive self-talk, especially after making a mistake. Imagine pushing a…
The mental side is 50% of the battle! Here are 5 mental tips for attackers (from Simply Soccer): 1. Be direct to create danger 2. Take risks • Take shots • Go 1 on 1 • Deliver a through pass 3. Be multifaceted • Don’t rely on only 1 of a few skills because defenders…
The beep test, also known as the shuttle run test or the Yo-Yo test, is a popular fitness test for football (soccer) players. The test measures an athlete’s aerobic capacity, endurance, and speed. The test involves running back and forth between two markers placed 20 meters apart, timed to a beep sound. The time between…
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his incredible talent, fierce competitiveness, and unwavering drive to succeed. He won five NBA championships during his career, and his success on the court was the result of his exceptional talent as well as his unwavering work ethic and mental toughness.…
Needless to say that the right mindset is very important for performance in a football match. In his book Soccer Tough, Dan Abrahams sums up simple sports psychology principles. He explains how elite football players think to improve their game. One of the core concepts from this book is the 3 F’s: Focus, Fun &…
