Recovery: foam rolling and stretching

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…

Pro Tips For 1v1

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…

Braintraining with the “Naka-Naka”

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…

How to use visualization to improve your game

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).…

Small space ball control

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…

Resistance band exercises

“To get the most out of them, plan for two resistance band sessions per week, resting at least 48 hours between sessions.  Select six exercises from the Base Exercises section and two from the Soccer Simulation section for a total of 8 exercises. Perform 15 reps on each exercise for three sets, with a 30…