A few pointers from 7MLC: You don’t want the ball to float in the air, as this gives your opponents more time to challenge your teammate’s first touch. Point the toes of your standing foot towards your target and hit the ball with your laces. Adding backspin (by chopping down) makes it easier for your…
Proper recovery is essential to prevent injuries and ensure optimal performance in the next match. One effective recovery tool that many football players use is foam rolling. Here’s how foam rolling can help you recover from a football game: What is Foam Rolling? Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release technique that involves using a foam…
Here are the tips: Build up speed and keep the ball close to your feet. Know in advance which move(s) you’re going to use. Be fluid and execute the move from the optimal distance where you’re close enough to the defender but just not too close that the defender can reach the ball. Explode after…
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…
Rope skipping is not only beneficial for boxing, but for all sports as it helps to keep in shape, stay fit, improve your footwork, reaction time and speed. Excercises start at 4:17. 2 reps of 60 seconds – 30 seconds rest for each: 1. Run skip (4:17) 2. Footwork (4:57) Jumping jacks Jump alternating left…
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).…
ONE – 4 times (45 seconds in 1 direction – rest 30 seconds – 45 seconds in other direction) Right/left foot toe taps going forward Right/left foot roll to left/right Left/right foot toe taps going backward Left/right foot roll to right/left TWO – 4 times (execute 1 direction – rest 30 seconds – execute in…
TIP: include explosiveness exercises in your weekly schedule. 5 body weight exercises: Jump squats: 10 reps x 3 sets with 20 seconds rest in between sets Jump lunges: 10 reps (5 per leg) x 3 sets with 20 seconds rest in between sets Lateral skis: 10 reps (5 per leg) x 3 sets with 20…
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…
In short: Broad stance Hands to armpit Chest forward Head up Tense your neck Learn forward 90 degrees Perfect timing Eyes on the ball
