The SECRET To Unlocking Your WEAK FOOT

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  • čas přidán 3. 05. 2024
  • Improving your weak foot as a footballer can be a long arduous road. It can also be incredibly rewarding one. In this episode we take a look at the fine line between what it takes to progress the weak side, and what common traits holds players back.
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  • @Briukmek
    @Briukmek Před rokem +345

    Really ironic how your weak foot is really the one you use the most, the standing leg is really important and I learned this pretty early when I realized I can balace better on my weak foot than my strong foot. We really underestimate how much work our supporting foot is doing.

    • @JugnooCreations
      @JugnooCreations Před 6 měsíci +6

      I play football and recently started doing weigthed step overs in gym and I am shocked that my weak foot was really good at it while right had trouble

    • @SebleAlemu-lz8wy
      @SebleAlemu-lz8wy Před 2 měsíci

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  • @blazingdan5457
    @blazingdan5457 Před rokem +106

    the bit about where to place your standing leg when passing is absolutely true. i was practicing my lefties a while back and noticed that they always went too far to the right, so i tried breaking down my usual shot and mirroring it, and the one thing i was missing was that my standing leg was too far back. sometimes you just don't realize how important every bit of your body is- not just your strong foot.

    • @Alex96194
      @Alex96194 Před rokem +4

      Yeah ive come to realise that the rest of the things im doing with the weak foot are mostly right when it comes to shooting and passing, but its always the right leg planting where it should. Gonna practice that a lot more.

  • @tadethetesla5655
    @tadethetesla5655 Před rokem +24

    I'm naturally right footed but have always loved the finesse of the left leg, and so I spent a year training my left leg and now there is almost no difference with both feet.
    I play on the flanks so depending on which wing I'm put in, I use the preferred foot.
    It confuses defenders and always leaves me with options. Being ambidextrous in my opinion is one of the best skills to have in football and I do not regret it

    • @Jouks
      @Jouks Před 8 měsíci +2

      being able to use both feet is incredibly powerful on wings the ability to cut inside or flank and cross is something I need to practice

    • @manface3167
      @manface3167 Před 8 měsíci

      Pelé confirms that lmao

  • @chhaychandarapanhabot3304

    You are one of the best football coach in CZcams. I have been trying to improve my weak foot.

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem +3

      That’s awesome! I hope this helps 🙏🧡 Appreciate the kind words btw 😁

  • @ha7e777
    @ha7e777 Před rokem +38

    Man, I'm 34 and haven't play football for 10y. I'm totally armature but those videos helps me a lot to focuse more on technique and theory. Also love the drill videos. Can't wait to see more from you, expecially defensive tutorials. Much love!

  • @oskarxjansson
    @oskarxjansson Před rokem +189

    Here we go! Already know this will be a banger! 🔥 A thing I’ve done to improve my weak foot is try to go through whole training sessions only using that foot, and that definitely helped a lot and then further on it just keeps getting better by itself and you don’t have to focus as much 👌

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem +11

      Yes mate!!! That’s awesome! Bloody love using my weak foot 🔥👌

    • @ASTROGAMERZ24
      @ASTROGAMERZ24 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sir I follow both of you legends

  • @StepBaum
    @StepBaum Před rokem +9

    Usually a right foot but I am at the point where my left foot is usually just as dependable, only in some shooting situations less. What helped me from a young age is basically what you said but also the will to use it. I used to take a couple of friendly games, or even with friends and just play with my weak foot as it would've been my dominant, and my dominant would just support but not do the heavily lifting in shooting/dribbling/leading the ball etc. That way you get the most practice and the best feel from my experience to use your weak foot.
    Nowadays I just use whatever foot is better suited for the particular situation I am in. Just takes some practice, makes me wonder why not more professionals do it

  • @18pound
    @18pound Před měsícem

    You are *SEVERELY* underrated. Love your videos, man!
    I have this little club I go to on weekends and we do 4v4 matches from time to time, using these tips I had an AMAZING match yesterday!
    Thanks!

  • @fanblock_07
    @fanblock_07 Před rokem +6

    And there's one more benefit of improving the weak foot, it has more power than our dominant foot and I have experienced it
    Thanks for the video mate + my shooting has improved

  • @JamieEmmons
    @JamieEmmons Před 10 měsíci +8

    hey a little tip that worked for me: some reason i would just random do small taps between my left foot and right foot while walking, and over time i developed it and suddenly after a while i noticed a difference in my skills with my weak foot and turned it into a monster (well only a bit for passing but rubbish at finishing with it)

  • @KozyMango
    @KozyMango Před rokem +18

    As someone who is actually learning while teaching at the same time, your videos are top class 🙏🏿 I played academy and in college and your vids are still helping me improve even now. Bless brudda

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem +2

      That’s amazing mate! So glad they are adding value to your training and coaching 😁🧡 Appreciate you mate

  • @emirsekercilerzade9327
    @emirsekercilerzade9327 Před 5 měsíci +1

    im learning kick box and this video really helps me:D thanks a lot.

  • @encryptedmyth428
    @encryptedmyth428 Před rokem

    That advice really helps. I have a decent weak foot and the positioning of the foot is what delivers the performance (for me)

  • @LightGreenCorona
    @LightGreenCorona Před 6 měsíci +2

    As someone who played an entire season as an 8 year old with his weak foot as a challenge with a friend, improved on that later on and now is considered to be completely two-footed up to the decision which foot to take for a penalty, I can add some (even disappointing) insights:
    1) In a right-foot-dominated football world, you will be seen as a left-footed, because you will play more often on those position ("you play on the right, so you can cut in and shoot" or "we need crosses, now you play Leftback" or "our corners should be inswings, so you take them from the right" e.g.)
    2) The main advantage is in tight spaces, where you basically skip a step. Of course this means you are better at dribbling, but not on high pace dribbling.
    3) In defending it comes in handy, if you can slide with both sides and block shots with both feet. So it's not just on the ball.
    4) Playing on the wing is also especially fun, when the defender does not know if you go along the side and cross, cut in and cross or cut in and shoot/pass back. You can see this in a player like Joao Cancelo. Although he is right-footed he is very hard to predict, when he has the ball near the box.
    5) You can trick the opponents at a freekick when you imitate a run-up to the ball with one foot and shoot with the other. I'm not a good freekick taker (see 6), but scored multiple times doing this, when the keeper just placed the wall completely wrong. Make sure to let your team mates know, if you cross a freekick and if you shoot, stand there alone!
    6) Consider that you will lack depth in your development when you are young. I experienced hard drawbacks, when other kids could kick 40m with their right and 10m with their left, while I could do 20m with both, which is not appreciated that much.
    So, in conclusion, today it helps out a lot being totally balanced and it adds a welcoming flexibility, but if you aim for the highest skill and performance on your position, a different distribution than 50/50 between the feet should work way better.

  • @latakanwar2229
    @latakanwar2229 Před rokem

    Hey man! I love your videos they are really amazing and helpful.Can you please make a video on juggling...!

  • @midnightmilo
    @midnightmilo Před rokem

    I agree with everyone praising your account, coming from nowhere and making excellent videos - you deserve all the success. Have to say though im deeply envious of all that gorgeous scenery in the background!!! What a stunning location to film in!

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      Thanks so much John! That means a lot 🙏 I’m pretty darn lucky to live where I live. Grew up just outside of London, so quite the contrast 😅

  • @michaelmakuyana5164
    @michaelmakuyana5164 Před rokem

    Thank you for that advice man.

  • @Ryszznation
    @Ryszznation Před 6 měsíci +2

    2:30 jump on strong foot across line 30secs x 3
    2:37 do the same but with weak foot tap the ball 7x3
    2:40 with weak foot shift the ball forward and backwards
    2:43 with weak foot shift the ball side to side
    4:00 Pass with weak foot ensuring that strong foot is no more than a foot away to the side of the ball 5x3

  • @yandellopez3456
    @yandellopez3456 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank's for the tip's before this i was playing with just my left leg doing some kick up's and i noticed after i was more versatile with where ever ball goes gonna try this tommorow

  • @francisjames7036
    @francisjames7036 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for another beautiful video bro
    From your videos I have learnt some secrets to some techniques like shot power
    And I hope to start implementing them now that I'm coming back from an injury and to keep working to reach the professional level

  • @marcusfurnari
    @marcusfurnari Před rokem +145

    never lets us down🤲

  • @surya7cc
    @surya7cc Před rokem +6

    this is the most needed video for me i always wanted this video and i knew i couldnt play with my weak foot since my standing leg was in the way but i didnt know how to improve the standing leg's positioning and this video is the best for that thank you for uploading this banger mate 🔥🔥

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      You’re welcome mate 🧡🧡🧡 I hope it helps 👌

  • @joshbomber1303
    @joshbomber1303 Před 7 měsíci

    yo thanks a lot this really helped me and these tips already helped me a lot with my weak foot

  • @gifted5468
    @gifted5468 Před rokem +5

    My weak foot is so good but I'm watching this to make it perfect. Can shoot with my right and shoot with my left (weak foot) and cross as well. I will tell you one important thing for perfecting your weak foot. Your ball control becomes better massively. You're able to get out of tricky situations and not be predictable to the defenders. Improve your weak foot that people start asking you what's your strong foot

  • @ananyanathaniel4206
    @ananyanathaniel4206 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video helps alot mate Thanks

  • @manasc.z3440
    @manasc.z3440 Před rokem

    High quality content man u deserve more subs

  • @del0ryan88
    @del0ryan88 Před rokem +1

    That landscape is beautiful mate wya!

  • @juanncarrizo9508
    @juanncarrizo9508 Před rokem

    I just asked for this video days ago and now you just make it, thanks man, it was a great one

  • @richsullivan1950
    @richsullivan1950 Před rokem

    Really interesting way of approaching this. Love the videos - keep up the great work

  • @prateeksharma5865
    @prateeksharma5865 Před rokem

    Bro your content is so good. hopefully it reaches many more player

  • @aveedbadar2742
    @aveedbadar2742 Před 6 měsíci

    really helpful, i feel like ur the only football youtuber who makes practical training videos.

  • @Sammyshen
    @Sammyshen Před rokem

    some of the best football tutorial/informational videos rn, nice work man.

  • @flopmcstuffins5636
    @flopmcstuffins5636 Před rokem

    Awesome video, my week foot may as well be a bowl of jelly, keep up the greet work ⚽️

  • @augustinboban12
    @augustinboban12 Před rokem

    Much needed 🙌. Thnx brother ❤

  • @tomzeto
    @tomzeto Před rokem +7

    I've been studying Messi's drive a lot recently and realised that he drives or cuts back from right to go left A LOT because he's a lefty. The benefit is the right side of his body shields the ball. What if you practiced from the day you started training at 5 years old to use both feet to drive the ball?! My son and I are both ambidextrous, but it still takes a lot of effort. We practice everything the same on our weak side. It's a huge benefit.

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem +1

      So cool! Wish I was ambidextrous. Took many years to have a left foot that could strike the ball 😂

  • @user-dc1bb2kt4c
    @user-dc1bb2kt4c Před rokem +1

    Thanks man needed this so much ❤

  • @TTRenglandR6
    @TTRenglandR6 Před rokem

    You never let us down!
    Very detailed!
    Thank you soo much!

  • @audiofriday
    @audiofriday Před rokem

    I found this really helpful 🔥🔥🔥

  • @abedjaafar1285
    @abedjaafar1285 Před rokem +1

    I just wanna say that since the start of my career i have never been into football channel like yours , every thing you post is very simple but unique and every thing you say actually makes sense unlike other youtube channel . I was losing hope from my weak foot until one of your video appeared out of nowhere and in less than a week I already can see the progress , please can you do a video about recovery post matches

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      That’s is the best news on all front 👌 So glad you’ve been able to improve, and so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the videos! Thanks for being here Abed 🧡🧡

  • @djnature1741
    @djnature1741 Před rokem

    Wow, great perspective. Thanks for this.

  • @lakakaprv
    @lakakaprv Před rokem

    Omg finally thank you u legend for this video

  • @andrewpalmer1873
    @andrewpalmer1873 Před rokem

    This is an excellent way to improve!

  • @Najdentie
    @Najdentie Před rokem

    Good to see the channel growing. Keep it up champ!

  • @halofanaticboy
    @halofanaticboy Před rokem +8

    I'm proud of you and your channel! I remember when you had less than a thousand subscribers, but your content is genuinely helpful. It's nice to see you grow. Keep up the good work

  • @football_00012
    @football_00012 Před rokem

    His every video is very helpfull to me thanks mate for uploading this type video 🙏

  • @brooklynfarmer287
    @brooklynfarmer287 Před rokem

    These videos help so much but bro a crossing tutorial would be so much help

  • @thomastunjic220
    @thomastunjic220 Před rokem +1

    Bro your gonna be big one day. The quality of your videos are amazing!!! Keep it up!!

  • @jm0on
    @jm0on Před rokem

    was about to go practice on the pitch just now - thanks for the consistently high quality content

  • @jiasd123
    @jiasd123 Před rokem +1

    Yesss come on!! Missed it this morning but another great video as usual

  • @mohamedaweys7731
    @mohamedaweys7731 Před 10 měsíci

    I've realised my dribbling on my weak foot isn't the best and had some idea of what the problem was but this video opened my eyed to it. My shooting on my weak foot isn't the best but does the job tho

  • @yashueditz
    @yashueditz Před rokem +4

    I'm getting some compliments with my weak foot nowadays and this video will make my weak foot into banger 🔥

  • @justSomeUserOnYT
    @justSomeUserOnYT Před 11 měsíci

    This is absolutely genius. While you may still not have the quality on your weak foot, you can actually utilize it in more siruations than before. Its so smart to get confident on the standing leg. Then just using your weak foot to dribble, pass and shoot will improve quality, but yea the fundamentals are so smart to focus on.

  • @ilias7890
    @ilias7890 Před rokem +1

    I recently bought too the puma neymar boots you have in the video, they are sick 🔥🔥 nice video again it is very useful for a square left footed like me

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      You’re so welcome! The boots are super comfy hey. Really enjoying them

  • @Master_Lee1
    @Master_Lee1 Před rokem

    Best CZcamsr posts again.
    You are one of the best , keep up the good work 👍

  • @NoOneBut_Shaun
    @NoOneBut_Shaun Před rokem

    I learnt something I never knew when I started playing
    Now imma start practicing and improve thx coach

  • @jimtoffo4246
    @jimtoffo4246 Před rokem

    This is the video I needed. Thank you

  • @riceball100
    @riceball100 Před rokem

    Yeee I've been working on both feets since I learned to drive, always knew that I didn't want one side too dominant! It's been super helpful in my games. Also thanks for this video, I remembered in a comment in another video we talked about weak foot, glad to see it become a video

  • @youssefidbella5979
    @youssefidbella5979 Před měsícem

    when I was training to use my weak foot I used to play matches using only my left foot for the entire game after wall workouts and real games with my left foot now I don't care where the ball is left or right are the same it requires only to get as much touches as you can it works!!

  • @istovall2624
    @istovall2624 Před rokem

    after several injuries it is literally my weak entire leg. used to have a really powerful straight shot, couldnt bend it or anything special. now i can't even clear the ball with the weak leg and passing is 50/50, i guess more physical therapy and starting over from scratch with loads of practice.

  • @POP-xb8iz
    @POP-xb8iz Před rokem

    great video with a lot of depth!

  • @LobbanVlogs
    @LobbanVlogs Před rokem

    I like the tips of increasing muscle memory exercises, I have been developing my weaker foot by conscious playing with it more...taking shots, passing, etc. Keeping it ready for action and keeping defense guessing. Though 5-10% success rate, but still great when I can take advantage of the space on my left.

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome mate! It’s a process and takes so much time and dedication. Sounds like you’re well on your way 👍

    • @LobbanVlogs
      @LobbanVlogs Před rokem

      @@thefootballfolk thanks! All about getting the competitive edge even if I play just for the fun of it.

  • @_op_294
    @_op_294 Před rokem

    Oh wow so it was my right leg all along 😅 wow this really opened my mind cheers man for the video

  • @veruts34
    @veruts34 Před 7 měsíci

    Crazy how learning this has actually helped my strong foot! Bananas!

  • @lastairbender6464
    @lastairbender6464 Před rokem

    You provide the best quality soccer videos😊

  • @tomwilko7841
    @tomwilko7841 Před rokem

    Love the content

  • @arseneintsiful-dickson299

    Can you make drills on how to improve vision and speed of play 👏

  • @rajdeepshukla9162
    @rajdeepshukla9162 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @smallytchannel3298
    @smallytchannel3298 Před rokem

    Great vid, can you make a video for training at home

  • @MurphyNo.10
    @MurphyNo.10 Před rokem

    Man you are a legend, my weak foot has always been my one terrible well, weakness. So this video is brilliant and has helped show me exactly what I need to do to up my game that little bit more

    • @MurphyNo.10
      @MurphyNo.10 Před rokem

      Also feels like I haven’t commented in a while 😅

    • @MurphyNo.10
      @MurphyNo.10 Před rokem

      If you ever get the chance, I’d love you to look at some clips I have, although they are not exactly filmed great 😅

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      Awesome! I hope you’re able to improve in no time 💪🙌

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      You’ve got a good technique 👍 I would maybe encourage you to increase your speed on the approach to the ball and utilize your arms some more. But honestly, a great foundation 🙌

    • @MurphyNo.10
      @MurphyNo.10 Před rokem

      @@thefootballfolk thanks man, appreciate it 👏

  • @daievan1676
    @daievan1676 Před rokem +3

    Long time no see you! The log!🤣🤣🤣
    It's really a basic sports theory that most people don't know.
    It can be used not only on support leg in football but also for body rotation and so on in other fields.
    Nice video! 👍👍👍 Simple and easy to understand!
    Still sorry for my poor English😅😅 Hope you can understand it.

  • @GuseynGulamov
    @GuseynGulamov Před rokem +1

    I think the best way to train weak foot is just playing with it, and benefit of good weak foot is you can outsmart your opponent in dribble by just switching a lot ball between feet, that's really very effective skill, and your opponent will never know from which foot u gonna shoot

  • @user-cb4ds2pt6u
    @user-cb4ds2pt6u Před 5 měsíci +1

    love your vids

  • @162tsb7
    @162tsb7 Před 8 měsíci

    Learning to plant your other foot is just as important as learning to kick with your weak foot. Practice over and over . Something that I found great was just standing 2 metres from a wall hit the wall using your weak foot control the rebound and repeat. Above all Practice Practice Practice.

  • @osidivineincrease8806

    Thanks for this vid

  • @chrisil7
    @chrisil7 Před rokem

    Bro can u make a video of improving football training session
    After school I will practice for 2 hour
    So can u make one which includes
    Passing
    Crossing
    Turning
    First touch
    Ball control
    Dribbling
    Weak foot
    Shooting
    Heading
    Drills for these like 2hr training session

  • @kaida_mtd
    @kaida_mtd Před rokem

    Never even thought about this before, but it actually makes sense.

  • @shiyaml4551
    @shiyaml4551 Před rokem +1

    Bro pls do a video on ball mastery exercises. In ball mastery videos of CZcams it contains some unwanted skills which ain't effective . So I want you to do best ball mastery moves that are effective which improves our game!!

  • @Ruggi21
    @Ruggi21 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I hope these tutorials will actually make me a good player

  • @eniolaomisakin
    @eniolaomisakin Před rokem +2

    Great video, been slowly developing my weak foot and this video came in at the right time. Thank you :)

  • @azhar4057
    @azhar4057 Před rokem

    Thankuuuu

  • @tillenbillagwa7548
    @tillenbillagwa7548 Před rokem

    A Great Coach you are.🇰🇪💪🏾

  • @amongusforthebest
    @amongusforthebest Před 9 měsíci +1

    If I or anyone else become pro please help this man to get coach contact.

  • @footynest
    @footynest Před rokem

    hey i love your vids. i’m wanting to create an account where i also help aspiring footballers. what apps do you use to put together these great vids, thanks

    • @thefootballfolk
      @thefootballfolk  Před rokem

      That’s awesome. I use Final Cut to edit my videos. I really like it

  • @AndreBaguette
    @AndreBaguette Před rokem

    This is actually really good advice

  • @ronaldhinoxd
    @ronaldhinoxd Před rokem

    wow, i wanted to see weak foot tutorial for so long, now match day vlog would be great.

  • @shantiescovedo4361
    @shantiescovedo4361 Před rokem

    I love the NZ scenery.

  • @maxgunderson2878
    @maxgunderson2878 Před 6 dny

    Yo love the video, this will really help me
    Also I got the same boots as you

  • @b-furious-ix3793
    @b-furious-ix3793 Před rokem

    next video on > grasscutter shot \ zing shot technique... plz

  • @LaseGrey
    @LaseGrey Před rokem +2

    I just believe you shouldn’t think about it just shoot
    The moment you think about a weaker foot it actuall becomes a weak foot if it feels right it probably is sometimes it just feels better to hit it with the left most of the time right
    Just follow through with your instincts
    Set pieces excluded though

  • @kdotp456
    @kdotp456 Před rokem +1

    Bro this really help

  • @gaymerman3420
    @gaymerman3420 Před rokem +1

    im 13 and my dream is to hopefully go pro someday and your videos have definitely supported my technique and helped alot! unfortunately i broke my arm and cant play for some time but the videos still help

  • @CognizantCheddar
    @CognizantCheddar Před rokem

    I love that you just found a good log to use as a rebounder.
    Rebounders from athletics equipment manufacturers are sold for like 200 USD. It is outrageous.

  • @Omnichad69420
    @Omnichad69420 Před rokem +2

    How how people can't use 2 swords in both hands in medival times and often had a dagger in the other. You don't need both your feet to be equally strong you just need your weak foot to understand the basic controls

  • @vanskomeros
    @vanskomeros Před rokem

    Any chance for Yoga video ? I saw the link to Rolling only :)

  • @dawidleonardo148
    @dawidleonardo148 Před 9 měsíci

    i did this once and it kinda helped me u just need to do it more and i wont have a weak foot

  • @aconejeros666
    @aconejeros666 Před rokem +1

    Great video. I'm looking forward to the next "5 signs you're a good footballer"

  • @FilipVasiljevic-vy1cq

    New video!!!yess finaly

  • @henrytrc
    @henrytrc Před 9 měsíci

    Every drill, every practice I've worked on my weak foot since I was 9 years old... it is a STRONG foot.

  • @itsbgdn
    @itsbgdn Před rokem

    amazing vid 🦿🦿💯

  • @amazingdogface1153
    @amazingdogface1153 Před 9 měsíci

    i can pass and dribble with my weak foot, and sometimes cross too but my shot is what i struggle with