From being the one no one wanted to pick to becoming a solid player in just three weeks, here’s a simple training drill I do each week to improve my skills: -Pass the ball to the wall: 40 mins x 2 (two-touch pass, one-touch pass with both legs) -HIIT Training: sprint + jog + sprint + walk (pitch lines) for 1 session -Simple dribbling: 1 session At home, I focus on improving my foot strength, ankle lock strength, ankle mobility ,and sprinting form every day. Specially, I never skip a “pass the ball to the wall” session because I see it’s the best way to improve my first touch and passing skills and those are essential in every match. In a 90-minute game, you might only touch the ball 50-100 times, but you can achieve this in just 10 minutes of passing to the wall.
Fun fact. One of the best players in Norwegian history Ørjan Berg and his brother and father Harald Berg did this and said it was their secret. They were all pro players. So this is no joke
I bought a 5x7 rebounder off Amazon a few months ago and I’ve been using it in my back yard daily. Has helped me tremendously. I’ll also drop 4 cones down about 15 feet away from the rebounder, allowing me to trap the ball out of the air, dribble thru a couple cones and send it back to the rebounder. Has added another dimension to my training.
As a kid, I used to kick a football against a wall every day as soon as I came home from school. I only reached semi pro level, but this technique definitely improved my first touch and also the ability to kill the ball especially when defending in the penalty box.
Freestyle with the ball in the air any time you have free time when you’re at home. Practice it with socks on and once you’ve got that down do it barefoot. Learn to do it barefoot, with socks, and with shoes so the ball does not touch the floor at all. Use music if you need to to stay in rhythm. Every other day do light weights, push up, pull ups, crunches, and leg raises. If possible run four miles a day every day or right before going to bed. If you can’t run that far non stop, then start by running one mile away from your home then turn and run back and work your way up to over four miles. This way you build lean muscle, be faster than and push people by just tapping them in a soccer game. You will also be able to get to the ball first before anyone and instinctively tap away the ball from the opponent due to your master ball control. Eventually work your way down to a smaller ball and learn to freestyle with a tennis ball or with an avocado nut. Learn to freestyle with stuffed animals as well. Using a flatter ball to practice will also teach you.
I read an article a long time ago that said during halftime, while other players were resting in the locker room, Pele was juggling a ball off the wall of the tunnel to stay sharp and stay warmed up. Not sure if that's true, but it does sound like something the King would do. His control of the ball was miles ahead of anyone, and that's probably because he played football everywhere non-stop and was incredibly driven.
I grew up in Glasgow and we had lock ups where we would hit the ball off the doors or wall for hours on end. Left, right left, right…… I became comfortable and natural on either foot. Great advice
Yes! I played in small back yard in Liverpool when a small lad with an old tennis ball .Kicking the ball against one wall then onto another wall immediately improves reactions and timing..then off into the street to apply these skills worked!
This really does work. I’m older, only playing rec league, but my touch and confidence on the ball got so much better when I started doing this in my backyard
I did this with a tennis ball when was a lad and i still have excellent ball control 30 years later despite not playing football regularly any more. It definitely works.
After College in America I lived in Jacksonville beach for years and would go play on hard sand with buddies just messing around barefoot all the time. My touch and movement increased significantly during that time. I can't tell you how much better I am now than when I was 18 (37 now) despite playing 20 times less and having full time job and family. Not in as good of running shape now but otherwise much much better. This stuff works like crazy. As soon as my kids are a few years older I will be out there everyday I can with them at the beach playing. This is the way...
This CZcamsr is partially correct. You cant just use the wall for practice and be well off. Wall just returns the ball fast thus giving you more practice within given time. Yes its gona improve your reaction and such but to fully make sense of this kinda work out is that 1st you need to mark spots on the wall aka targets, and trying to hit those targets. This will improve your aiming, and kicking the ball in the right direction. 2nd you need to start from short distance from the wall to far distance. This will help with control on your passes. Other than that id use smaller ball to practice against the wall. Then i would care if im gona practice bare foot or not.
100% agree with this, done it naturally without thinking about it since I was a very young kid and it really helps you with every aspect of the game :)
@@Manga_de-luffy If you don't mind me asking, I've always wondered what drills are taught at top football academies. At Southampton, what kind of drills do y'all do?
@favour405 There are two types of drills we do Team drills and specialised drills Team drills are drills that are like passes to teammates with a dummy to pass around We also do buildup shooting, so we start from like the cb or gk to shoot in an 11 a side match We also work on tactics and formations and see if we can play in more than 1 position Specialised drills These are drills that benefit a players specific position For E.g, a striker will work on in the box finishing and headers A midfielder will work on short passes (t wall passes) And things like long passes to wingers/forwards Etc etc
@@Manga_de-luffy Thanks a lot for replying mate. It's hard to find this information online. Just three more questions 1) do y'all do cone weaving drills? 2) What do you think is the most effective drill for mastering ball control? (do you agree with this video) 3) I'm guessing most academy players have really solid technical abilities, so what do you think actually separates the people that progress to the highest level from the others? Also congrats on making it to Southampton u17, that's no easy feat
A Premier League trial? There’s a professional soccer player in one of the sub-elite leagues who posted a CZcams video several years that broke down his game and explained why he wasn’t a Premier League player. The short of it is, he has the physical ability but not the decision-making or technical skill. He also mentioned that he wishes he could go back in time to coach five-year old him. With that in mind, how was one drill the difference between you getting attention or not getting attention from a Premier League team?
“What Separates ME from a Premier League Player?”-Become Elite; CZcams. m.czcams.com/video/dURw_8j1EOs/video.html&pp=2AHNBpACAcoFG1ByZW1pZXIgTGVhZ3VlIEJlY29tZSBFbGl0ZQ%3D%3D
The difference is that when you improve technically you're "releasing" your brain from focusing on the ball, for example, during long ball pass flying to you. So in that second or miliseconds you're getting opportunity for a glance, to take and perceive some additional information to make better decisions. Same with dribbling or running with the ball, if you have very good control you can have "head up" and see what's going on around, what options you have or partners give you (to see free space, runs, etc.). It's only some moments, game intelligence and understanding is another topic, player should think about the game outside the field also. In game - just look around more and more often before you get the ball, so your brain will get some extra seconds for decision making.
Spent last winter 2 months in Brazil and juggled many, many hours barefoot on the beach, it's harder and took it's time to get used to it and in the beginning the friction of the sand got me even bloody wounds on the toes. Often random people would ask to play a bit together, they're really good. Anyways, back at home finally putting my boots on after such a long time... juggling felt super easy! I was hella surprised, so I can back this video
I do this in my gym/country club there's a small 2v2 court with mini goals... I just push the goals aside and do it! the walls are a bit low and the pitch is crappy turf/carpet... but I can attest this is the best training I ever did. I do it barefoot intuitively good to see Berbatov also recommends that. Gonna look for natural grass but it's hard to find with walls honestly. I can currently do only 3 wall juggles+control touch (to each side of the corner of the wall)... It's so much harder than it looks! Nice vid
I’ve been doing that every single day in early 80s when I was a kid. The wall of my school was a best equipment. That was my best exercise which I do enjoy even these days . Also I read some where that Frank Lampard was doing that as well after each training.
Here in Brazil we have something called "altinha" - keepie uppie - and people play it alot. Futsal too, tighter spaces require quicker reactions which forces players to protect the ball and improve finesse. In the end, all these drills help improve ball control. Just look all the great players of the sport, ball control is a must.
Really good advice. Like others here I did this a lot as a kid, annoying the hell out of neighbours by practicing against their walls or the lockups. If you look at some of the drills Xavi did at La Masia, although he had a lot of technology to help train to receive, turn and pass, it's actually just the same underlying drills and skill as this.
Watch the Maradono video of him juggling shoes untied dancing and just mimic him and what he’s doing and how he’s moving. The chest the head the kicks. worked for me in a big way back when I started playing. It’s actually kind of similar to a wall drilll except it’s all vertical
The drills coaches teach actually dont work rlly well but this one, this kind of drills are what average brazil player do and thats why they are so good
good video. I'm going to make a gym in the basement during the fall for my kids and me. Some strength and fitness. And then one part of the room becomes for football. I often diaper and just use a cone, receive on one side and then a move over to the other side with a shot or a pass. They are going to be perfect and my youngest boys of 10 years. Thanks for sharing. ⚽
We've all been through the "Wall". It's a very fun experience especially with friends I still remember our lil ass body can kick as hard as an adult and the scary part is when it's your turn to be the goal keeper without any equipment damn that's very painful but very fun and satisfying at the same time when you block it. Good times. It's your companion if alone.
Is it okay if I can only play inside in my bedroom with a size one ball? I usually juggle with a size one ball in my bedroom and use my bed as a wall. Just wanted to know if this is okay too.
Yeah it's very much okay. I also did the same thing few years back and it made my ball control very good. But make sure you also touch an original sized ball frequently.
shoting against a wall is the way every father teach their kids in Argentina (likely in many othe countries, no idea). It is easy, free the parents to do something else, and it has no cost. It also works, mostly for the balance.
@@Axwayle I built my self a ball rebounder that I carry out to the fields or wherever. Pretty easy to build just search up "DIY soccer/football rebounder". Cost like $80 bucks and its easy to make
Dude, I'm Brazilian... and when I was young, I used to do this a lot, at home and also when I was training for futsal. It's a big help, especially for ball control, control and precision in movements. You start to understand better how to touch the ball... I would challenge myself to throw the ball against the wall, and let it bounce only once, and only touch it back with the outside of my foot, then the inside of my foot, then the instep... I would alternate between hard touches and more subtle touches... it sounds crazy, but it helps me a lot.
Came across your video today. The main reason I watched was because I remember Shoot for Love’s episode with Berbatov. Glad to see that some things should just be kept simple! Best of luck❤
I think Cruyff did the same against his garage door at home. If someone can pass you the ball in whatever manner and anywhere on the field, you don't need to be Ronaldo and do bunch of 5 star fifa moves. Nice ball control you looked like Zidane
I practiced this for JUST A WEEK... And wow am I surprised at how much I've increased, just 20 mins, shooting, passing.... And just wow totally recommend this drill
Yeh, the wall drills not gonna help you dribble, shoot or tackle which is critical so you are missing out on a lot. Also not going to help you with one vs one.
it is a fun exercise to do however this approach is silly and reductionist and no you won't get a premier league trial by doing this exercise, Barbatov was chilling in his holidays probably and doing a fun drill not more. First touch in game-like situation with opponents require much more complex exercises which put you in a game-like situation (opponent, pressure, space) and make you receive the ball from different angles and positions.
my kiddo of five, going to school of gifted kids ... for iq, but whatever ,,, I'm going to show him this clip. I'm sure that this clip is going to make him make/assist goals on your screen some day.
I am sorry but if you can only do 5 keep ups thats not knowing how to juggle. You could have just been lucky. I used to be really bad at keep ups but then I just started doing them for 20 minutes each day for 2 weeks and people call me a tecky goalkeeper. I dont really count keepy ups but my record is 105 when I counted which included my head, left knee, right knee, left and right foot. But keep playing and training. Not in a weird way but could I ask how old you are as I dont know if your 6 or 12 🤣
You don't know how to juggle if your record is 5. You need to be able do a minimum of 20+ controlled touches to even be at a basic level of ball juggling. Keep practicing though and you'll get there. I remember when I was 8, and my record was 9 juggles, but by the time I was 12, I could easily do 50+ without any problems. Once you can do 50, it's basically just about keeping your concentration to get into the hundreds.
I’m 23 and started learning how to juggle in September starting with no football knowledge. 11 months now and my first touch is so much better after kicking a ball at a wall, being able to do 43 juggles, and playing a few 5v5 games here and there consistently. I can juggle without thinking and while talking to people now lmao
Hi sir , can you please tell me why I play better barefoot but not with football boots , when I play in academy I don't play good with football boots it's like a restriction I don't feel the ball. but when I take them off I play very good I play in my flow state. But football boots are mandatory at every competition. Please sir tell me what's the solution how can I adjust with football boots.
try Boots with think upper Material and use normal socks instead of grip socks they are thinner and give you a better Barefoot Like Feeling I can recommend you the Nike Vapor 16 Elite or the cheaper Pro Variation If you Like Boots with socks then the Nike Superflys it's the Same Just with a sock l. Another Option would be Adidas F50 or X Crazyfast they are also very thin
it depends a lot on the fit of the football boots as well as material. Ive tried so many boots, my personal fav is mizuno moreilia one now, a lot better touch and control, even sole ball rolling movements because of stud pattern, but the shooting is a bit weaker. If you have a boot that doesnt suit you, you end up with poorer touches.
Of course you don't need any special equipment etc etc, you can't teach ball skills as that is a natural talent you are born with, my Idol was the legendary Jimmy "Jinky" Johnstone, all 5ft 2 of him. Every boy in Glasgow did this, it honed what you already had.
Yeah cones are actually super useful for training. I am a Southampton U17 and i used cones to help me with incisive passes and dribbling so defo use em
This is what Messi was doing as a little kid when a coach walking by saw him and asked him to sub
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Really ?! Interesting ... how do u know?
fake news
From being the one no one wanted to pick to becoming a solid player in just three weeks, here’s a simple training drill I do each week to improve my skills:
-Pass the ball to the wall: 40 mins x 2 (two-touch pass, one-touch pass with both legs)
-HIIT Training: sprint + jog + sprint + walk (pitch lines) for 1 session
-Simple dribbling: 1 session
At home, I focus on improving my foot strength, ankle lock strength, ankle mobility ,and sprinting form every day.
Specially, I never skip a “pass the ball to the wall” session because I see it’s the best way to improve my first touch and passing skills and those are essential in every match. In a 90-minute game, you might only touch the ball 50-100 times, but you can achieve this in just 10 minutes of passing to the wall.
position?
@@adsanm9643 it doesnt matter
Do you do all this everyday?
@@SmallGlance i dont think so, maybe once a week and the other days you should do other type of training like shooting
@@SebastianRojas-uu2cp so do you think you should for example do defensive training one day then passing the next?
Fun fact. One of the best players in Norwegian history Ørjan Berg and his brother and father Harald Berg did this and said it was their secret. They were all pro players. So this is no joke
Big secret is out ... Every 10 year old kid did this in 70es in Czechoslovakia kicking the ball against the wall ,good exercise for ball control.
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@@cheguevara5560 same here in italy, everybody loves football and almost everywhere u go u find a kid kicking the ball against a wall
Did what exactly?
Nice
@@Vic-vf5tmThe kicking ball against the wall drill from the video
I bought a 5x7 rebounder off Amazon a few months ago and I’ve been using it in my back yard daily. Has helped me tremendously. I’ll also drop 4 cones down about 15 feet away from the rebounder, allowing me to trap the ball out of the air, dribble thru a couple cones and send it back to the rebounder. Has added another dimension to my training.
I started doing this drill about 2 or 3 months ago, and I’ve improved massively.
What drill?
@@Vic-vf5tmBlud did u not just watch the video
As a kid, I used to kick a football against a wall every day as soon as I came home from school. I only reached semi pro level, but this technique definitely improved my first touch and also the ability to kill the ball especially when defending in the penalty box.
Freestyle with the ball in the air any time you have free time when you’re at home. Practice it with socks on and once you’ve got that down do it barefoot. Learn to do it barefoot, with socks, and with shoes so the ball does not touch the floor at all. Use music if you need to to stay in rhythm. Every other day do light weights, push up, pull ups, crunches, and leg raises. If possible run four miles a day every day or right before going to bed. If you can’t run that far non stop, then start by running one mile away from your home then turn and run back and work your way up to over four miles. This way you build lean muscle, be faster than and push people by just tapping them in a soccer game. You will also be able to get to the ball first before anyone and instinctively tap away the ball from the opponent due to your master ball control. Eventually work your way down to a smaller ball and learn to freestyle with a tennis ball or with an avocado nut. Learn to freestyle with stuffed animals as well. Using a flatter ball to practice will also teach you.
I read an article a long time ago that said during halftime, while other players were resting in the locker room, Pele was juggling a ball off the wall of the tunnel to stay sharp and stay warmed up. Not sure if that's true, but it does sound like something the King would do. His control of the ball was miles ahead of anyone, and that's probably because he played football everywhere non-stop and was incredibly driven.
I grew up in Glasgow and we had lock ups where we would hit the ball off the doors or wall for hours on end. Left, right left, right…… I became comfortable and natural on either foot.
Great advice
Yes! I played in small back yard in Liverpool when a small lad with an old tennis ball .Kicking the ball against one wall then onto another wall immediately improves reactions and timing..then off into the street to apply these skills worked!
This video is more genuine and gives better advice than overproduced videos from million subs channels. Great work man!
This really does work. I’m older, only playing rec league, but my touch and confidence on the ball got so much better when I started doing this in my backyard
How often do you do this wall drill?
@@JaseRuggles I try to every day for at least 10 minutes
That first touch is world class better than most pros out there
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@@adamkozio5189ssx tricky
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I did this with a tennis ball when was a lad and i still have excellent ball control 30 years later despite not playing football regularly any more. It definitely works.
After College in America I lived in Jacksonville beach for years and would go play on hard sand with buddies just messing around barefoot all the time. My touch and movement increased significantly during that time. I can't tell you how much better I am now than when I was 18 (37 now) despite playing 20 times less and having full time job and family. Not in as good of running shape now but otherwise much much better. This stuff works like crazy. As soon as my kids are a few years older I will be out there everyday I can with them at the beach playing. This is the way...
This CZcamsr is partially correct. You cant just use the wall for practice and be well off. Wall just returns the ball fast thus giving you more practice within given time. Yes its gona improve your reaction and such but to fully make sense of this kinda work out is that 1st you need to mark spots on the wall aka targets, and trying to hit those targets. This will improve your aiming, and kicking the ball in the right direction.
2nd you need to start from short distance from the wall to far distance. This will help with control on your passes.
Other than that id use smaller ball to practice against the wall. Then i would care if im gona practice bare foot or not.
I usually train like this and i realized my ball control is improving day by day
Its so helpful
Barefoot training
Wall passing
Thank you, very helpful. More productive and fun than complex cone drills.
Totally agree with this. My technique developed just by kicking a ball off a wall and over time It made me two footed
100% agree with this, done it naturally without thinking about it since I was a very young kid and it really helps you with every aspect of the game :)
You are right my friend!!... i did it for many years and i played 20 years professional....the only thing you need is your willingness!!...
if you dont mind me asking what club did you play for?
Im currently at Southampton Academy U17s
@@Manga_de-luffy If you don't mind me asking, I've always wondered what drills are taught at top football academies. At Southampton, what kind of drills do y'all do?
@favour405 There are two types of drills we do
Team drills and specialised drills
Team drills are drills that are like passes to teammates with a dummy to pass around
We also do buildup shooting, so we start from like the cb or gk to shoot in an 11 a side match
We also work on tactics and formations and see if we can play in more than 1 position
Specialised drills
These are drills that benefit a players specific position
For E.g, a striker will work on in the box finishing and headers
A midfielder will work on short passes (t wall passes)
And things like long passes to wingers/forwards
Etc etc
@@Manga_de-luffy Thanks a lot for replying mate. It's hard to find this information online. Just three more questions 1) do y'all do cone weaving drills? 2) What do you think is the most effective drill for mastering ball control? (do you agree with this video) 3) I'm guessing most academy players have really solid technical abilities, so what do you think actually separates the people that progress to the highest level from the others?
Also congrats on making it to Southampton u17, that's no easy feat
A Premier League trial? There’s a professional soccer player in one of the sub-elite leagues who posted a CZcams video several years that broke down his game and explained why he wasn’t a Premier League player. The short of it is, he has the physical ability but not the decision-making or technical skill. He also mentioned that he wishes he could go back in time to coach five-year old him. With that in mind, how was one drill the difference between you getting attention or not getting attention from a Premier League team?
The guy from video is blind clown
Still have the link of the video?
“What Separates ME from a Premier League Player?”-Become Elite; CZcams.
m.czcams.com/video/dURw_8j1EOs/video.html&pp=2AHNBpACAcoFG1ByZW1pZXIgTGVhZ3VlIEJlY29tZSBFbGl0ZQ%3D%3D
The difference is that when you improve technically you're "releasing" your brain from focusing on the ball, for example, during long ball pass flying to you. So in that second or miliseconds you're getting opportunity for a glance, to take and perceive some additional information to make better decisions. Same with dribbling or running with the ball, if you have very good control you can have "head up" and see what's going on around, what options you have or partners give you (to see free space, runs, etc.). It's only some moments, game intelligence and understanding is another topic, player should think about the game outside the field also. In game - just look around more and more often before you get the ball, so your brain will get some extra seconds for decision making.
I used to do this when I was a child. Now after 20 years I still can play football
Bobby Charlton did this for an hour a day when he was an apprentice at Manchester United. The basics haven't changed since the 1950s.
Spent last winter 2 months in Brazil and juggled many, many hours barefoot on the beach, it's harder and took it's time to get used to it and in the beginning the friction of the sand got me even bloody wounds on the toes. Often random people would ask to play a bit together, they're really good.
Anyways, back at home finally putting my boots on after such a long time... juggling felt super easy! I was hella surprised, so I can back this video
That's true, in the game when you're in a pressure situation you can only play your natural game
I do this in my gym/country club there's a small 2v2 court with mini goals... I just push the goals aside and do it! the walls are a bit low and the pitch is crappy turf/carpet... but I can attest this is the best training I ever did. I do it barefoot intuitively good to see Berbatov also recommends that. Gonna look for natural grass but it's hard to find with walls honestly. I can currently do only 3 wall juggles+control touch (to each side of the corner of the wall)... It's so much harder than it looks! Nice vid
I’ve been doing that every single day in early 80s when I was a kid. The wall of my school was a best equipment. That was my best exercise which I do enjoy even these days . Also I read some where that Frank Lampard was doing that as well after each training.
Here in Brazil we have something called "altinha" - keepie uppie - and people play it alot. Futsal too, tighter spaces require quicker reactions which forces players to protect the ball and improve finesse. In the end, all these drills help improve ball control. Just look all the great players of the sport, ball control is a must.
Really good advice. Like others here I did this a lot as a kid, annoying the hell out of neighbours by practicing against their walls or the lockups. If you look at some of the drills Xavi did at La Masia, although he had a lot of technology to help train to receive, turn and pass, it's actually just the same underlying drills and skill as this.
Watch the Maradono video of him juggling shoes untied dancing and just mimic him and what he’s doing and how he’s moving. The chest the head the kicks. worked for me in a big way back when I started playing. It’s actually kind of similar to a wall drilll except it’s all vertical
You mean juggling? I might start juggling and doing freestyle because I honestly can't find a wall where I won't be bothering my neighbours lol
In all areas often the simplest methods work best as you demonstrated in this great video!
I can confirm 100% on this.I felt more confident than ever before going into a season
The drills coaches teach actually dont work rlly well but this one, this kind of drills are what average brazil player do and thats why they are so good
good video. I'm going to make a gym in the basement during the fall for my kids and me. Some strength and fitness. And then one part of the room becomes for football. I often diaper and just use a cone, receive on one side and then a move over to the other side with a shot or a pass. They are going to be perfect and my youngest boys of 10 years. Thanks for sharing. ⚽
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We've all been through the "Wall". It's a very fun experience especially with friends I still remember our lil ass body can kick as hard as an adult and the scary part is when it's your turn to be the goal keeper without any equipment damn that's very painful but very fun and satisfying at the same time when you block it. Good times. It's your companion if alone.
The wall is timeless. Wayne Rooney credits the wall.
I did this as a kid and teenager. I now bag groceries.
No BS, straight to the point, love it
Is it okay if I can only play inside in my bedroom with a size one ball? I usually juggle with a size one ball in my bedroom and use my bed as a wall. Just wanted to know if this is okay too.
Yeah it's very much okay. I also did the same thing few years back and it made my ball control very good. But make sure you also touch an original sized ball frequently.
@@lucious3037 thanks
He’s rich, first touch is so important in football
shoting against a wall is the way every father teach their kids in Argentina (likely in many othe countries, no idea). It is easy, free the parents to do something else, and it has no cost. It also works, mostly for the balance.
My GUY!! Keep growing bro, you got what it takes, not just for football but as a creator.❤🔥🤝
@@mattyhunt Appreciate it mate!
No grass, no wall except for my walls at home. Any other good drill alternatives?
Use the walls outside your house
@@RankingTop1026 I live in an apartment, no walls to use like the ones showed in the video
@@Axwayle I built my self a ball rebounder that I carry out to the fields or wherever. Pretty easy to build just search up "DIY soccer/football rebounder". Cost like $80 bucks and its easy to make
@@Axwayle go to some elementary school or some public place where no one goes to after busy hours, or use your couch
Touch grass
Do you think the cone drills would have yielded more results if they were designed to teach you to have equal proficiency with both legs?
Thanks 🙏
JAJAJ fascinating, i did that yestarday, before watching your video, and i know it works, BUT A LOT, VERY IMPRESIVE, i improve very fast, nice video!
Dude, I'm Brazilian... and when I was young, I used to do this a lot, at home and also when I was training for futsal.
It's a big help, especially for ball control, control and precision in movements. You start to understand better how to touch the ball...
I would challenge myself to throw the ball against the wall, and let it bounce only once, and only touch it back with the outside of my foot, then the inside of my foot, then the instep... I would alternate between hard touches and more subtle touches... it sounds crazy, but it helps me a lot.
Thanks bro. Simplicity is the key
I think this provides more value that one would realize upon a first impression. Great video
this is how Gazza learned
This is what EVERY kid did in the 80s 🤣
for those with no large walls to use you can use your couch the bottom part , make sure you have some good space to move around as well
Keep going Harvey bro love it!❤️
Great video mate. Thanks so much ❤
This is all I did all summer long
Came across your video today. The main reason I watched was because I remember Shoot for Love’s episode with Berbatov. Glad to see that some things should just be kept simple! Best of luck❤
nice touch!
This is legit advice.
I'm a natural with that karate kick. That's the only attribute I have. No, hate or mocking. For real.
I think Cruyff did the same against his garage door at home. If someone can pass you the ball in whatever manner and anywhere on the field, you don't need to be Ronaldo and do bunch of 5 star fifa moves.
Nice ball control you looked like Zidane
I practiced this for JUST A WEEK... And wow am I surprised at how much I've increased, just 20 mins, shooting, passing.... And just wow totally recommend this drill
Every kid in Europe did this not only Johan Cruyff 😂😂😂
Reading the comments sounds like not every kid in the Americas has not done this, and it's helping them 😅😅😅
Does it have to be on grass? I only have a playable surface in my basement
What a secret! I ve been doing this all my life since I was a little kid,in a natural way,just for enjoying
Great vid man - also what’s the name of the song that’s in the background?
Thank you for sharing, starting today. ⚽⚽⚽
What can i do if i genuinely cannot find a wall where i wont bother neighbours?
Exactly these cone stuff is just ridiculous, find something natural and fun so you get creative
Yeh, the wall drills not gonna help you dribble, shoot or tackle which is critical so you are missing out on a lot. Also not going to help you with one vs one.
Buddy, if you improve your ball control, everything becomes much easier.
Great stuff...it's all about the ball
You showed only 1 thing, show this 2 3 times :)
Used to play Wall Ball as we called it for hours a day as a kid .... great to play with a pal too,
it is a fun exercise to do however this approach is silly and reductionist and no you won't get a premier league trial by doing this exercise, Barbatov was chilling in his holidays probably and doing a fun drill not more. First touch in game-like situation with opponents require much more complex exercises which put you in a game-like situation (opponent, pressure, space) and make you receive the ball from different angles and positions.
Council estate football, that’s how we used to play
Thank You!!
Does juggling in the house work or it must be outside with sunlight and grass?
juggling barefoot in the house works so well, after i went outside to juggle with my boots i could tell it was much easier after juggling indoors
I will advice outside because of sunlight and grounding and outside so you don't break something
my kiddo of five, going to school of gifted kids ... for iq, but whatever ,,, I'm going to show him this clip. I'm sure that this clip is going to make him make/assist goals on your screen some day.
What would you do in the winter?
Doing this 8 hours a day on the beach
my dad showed me this video and i've been using a wall for months know. I also know how to juggle my record is 5 rn. But thanks Harvey.
I am sorry but if you can only do 5 keep ups thats not knowing how to juggle. You could have just been lucky. I used to be really bad at keep ups but then I just started doing them for 20 minutes each day for 2 weeks and people call me a tecky goalkeeper. I dont really count keepy ups but my record is 105 when I counted which included my head, left knee, right knee, left and right foot. But keep playing and training. Not in a weird way but could I ask how old you are as I dont know if your 6 or 12 🤣
You don't know how to juggle if your record is 5. You need to be able do a minimum of 20+ controlled touches to even be at a basic level of ball juggling. Keep practicing though and you'll get there. I remember when I was 8, and my record was 9 juggles, but by the time I was 12, I could easily do 50+ without any problems. Once you can do 50, it's basically just about keeping your concentration to get into the hundreds.
I’m 23 and started learning how to juggle in September starting with no football knowledge. 11 months now and my first touch is so much better after kicking a ball at a wall, being able to do 43 juggles, and playing a few 5v5 games here and there consistently. I can juggle without thinking and while talking to people now lmao
@@MonsterhunterFTWWTFthats cool man, can i ask, how often did you learn to do kick ups to be able to do a lot of them
Thanks my record is getting there now I only just started but no excuses I have to be able to do more.
Great vid ❤
Is it fine if I use smaller sized balls?,tennis balls at that size.and just do it against the wall at my home both feet will it work?
Did the cone drills improve your dribbling
@@PitchPro7 yes it was good for the fundamentals. But it didn’t unlock effortless, instinct-driven dribbling on the pitch.
Yeah it can improve your dribbling.By doing it our muscle memory increases therefore the skills come into our instincts.
Then what unlocks instincts and dribbling@@NaturalFootballers
I already did this ever since i learned ronaldo child hood
This is an awesome tip
Can you make something about how to make body as a footballer cause I'm too skinny
Neymar was too skinny
Bro you’re asking the wrong guy LMAO
@@hom_SByeah and now hes not what s your point
@@gabe1277 he still is and the funny thing is he was better when skinner
Does a rebounder work as well as a wall?
Yes but a wall is easier to aim at
Hi sir , can you please tell me why I play better barefoot but not with football boots , when I play in academy I don't play good with football boots it's like a restriction I don't feel the ball. but when I take them off I play very good I play in my flow state. But football boots are mandatory at every competition.
Please sir tell me what's the solution how can I adjust with football boots.
try Boots with think upper Material and use normal socks instead of grip socks they are thinner and give you a better Barefoot Like Feeling I can recommend you the Nike Vapor 16 Elite or the cheaper Pro Variation If you Like Boots with socks then the Nike Superflys it's the Same Just with a sock l. Another Option would be Adidas F50 or X Crazyfast they are also very thin
By… getting used to them…
it depends a lot on the fit of the football boots as well as material. Ive tried so many boots, my personal fav is mizuno moreilia one now, a lot better touch and control, even sole ball rolling movements because of stud pattern, but the shooting is a bit weaker. If you have a boot that doesnt suit you, you end up with poorer touches.
Thanks bro❤
Harvey, do you play for Bournemoth?
g u havent gone to a prem trial tfym
yeah I have mate
@@NaturalFootballers prove that my g
Who was your Premier League trial with?
Bournemouth
Good stuff
I grew doing that lol.
Of course you don't need any special equipment etc etc, you can't teach ball skills as that is a natural talent you are born with, my Idol was the legendary Jimmy "Jinky" Johnstone, all 5ft 2 of him. Every boy in Glasgow did this, it honed what you already had.
Take 10mins and watch Jinky in action, thank me later.
that help a lot ty for the tip
a saw that training technique before but a think that it not efectife
this video showed it petantiol
does barefoot make a difference?
Can i still use cones in some drills? Im gonna still try out berbatovs training tho is that okay?
Yeah cones are actually super useful for training. I am a Southampton U17 and i used cones to help me with incisive passes and dribbling so defo use em
excellent 👍
Please how to do free flow dribbling
Literally just run around and dribble
Love you from india ⚽🇮🇳
Yeah you definitely didn’t get a prem trial m8
I did bro
@@NaturalFootballers prove it