Summary of "how to become so good in football, it feels illegal"
The video explains how to elevate your football (soccer) game to a level that feels almost "illegal," like professional legends such as Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar. The key difference between amateurs and pros is not just flashy skills but vision, fundamentals, and entering the flow state.
Fundamentals:
- Ball Control: Essential for receiving and Dribbling. Juggling is recommended as a foundational exercise to build a strong connection with the ball.
- Passing and Receiving: Accuracy differentiates amateurs from pros. Exercises include long and short passes with friends, practicing one-touch passes, and advanced Brazilian-style passing drills. Solo practice involves wall passes and wall juggles to improve control and first touch.
- Dribbling with Speed Changes: Mastering the ability to slow down, perform skill moves, and accelerate past defenders is crucial. Training exercises for this are linked in the description.
Vision:
- Top players have exceptional spatial awareness, knowing where teammates and opponents are without always looking at the ball. This skill is developed by playing more games, scanning the field, communicating with teammates, and keeping your head up during play and training.
Flow State:
- The ultimate tool to dominate the pitch. Achieving flow requires mastering fundamentals, being confident, and staying relaxed under pressure. Ignoring distractions and starting the game with simple passes helps build confidence and ease into flow.
The video ends by promising a more detailed future guide on dominating football and encourages viewers to keep practicing.
Sources/Presenters:
- The video creator (unnamed)
- Additional referenced videos by Unisport and the creator’s own previous content (linked in the description)
Category
Sport