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…
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 &…
