How To Get GOOD At Football

Summary

This video script outlines a two-step process to master football skills for a professional level. Step one focuses on mastering the basics through progressive drills to make techniques second nature. Step two involves unrestricted training to develop instinct-driven play, simulating game scenarios to enhance natural instincts and speed of play. The script shares personal experiences and offers practical exercises to help viewers improve their football skills.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The speaker discovered a formula at 16 that helped them jump three levels in football skill in a single year.
• 🔥 They went from a beginner to playing against the Canadian national team and being in a professional club's Youth Academy.
• 📚 The two-step process involves mastering the right technique to make it muscle memory and then increasing play speed through natural training.
• 🤔 Mastering the basics means acquiring the right technique so that it becomes second nature, like the best footballers in the world.
• 📈 The principle of Progressive Overall Through Difficulty is used to build muscle memory by starting with basic drills and gradually increasing difficulty.
• 🔁 The training involves 'football overload' to rewire the system and instill new techniques, replacing bad habits.
• 🌀 The progression starts with basic dribbling, then zigzag drills, plus drills with more changes in direction, and finally, a complex drill with 1v1 and many directional changes.
• 📅 A weekly schedule is suggested with monthly progressions to build a solid technical foundation.
• 💡 To compete at a professional level, one must increase the speed of play and rely on instincts rather than thinking during the game.
• 🏃‍♂️ Unrestricted training exercises are recommended to become instinct-driven, including unrestricted dribbling, positional play, and shooting.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of the training process described in the video?

The primary goal is to help players master basic football techniques, make them muscle memory, and increase their speed of play through natural training methods, enabling them to compete in a professional environment.

What is the first step in the training method, according to the video?

The first step is mastering the basics, which involves acquiring the correct techniques in various aspects of football and reinforcing them until they become automatic or instinctive.

What is meant by 'Progressive Overload' in this training process?

Progressive Overload refers to starting with basic drills and gradually increasing the difficulty to challenge the player's technique, which helps solidify the techniques into muscle memory.

Why does the speaker emphasize using laces while dribbling?

Using laces while dribbling is highlighted because it is the right technique to drive into space, and reinforcing this habit through drills ensures players perform the technique correctly and efficiently during games.

How does the speaker suggest players eliminate bad habits?

The speaker suggests overloading football by constantly challenging techniques and reinforcing the correct ones. This method helps eliminate bad habits while instilling new and better ones.

What is 'unrestricted training,' and why is it important?

Unrestricted training involves exercises where players don't think and instead rely on their instincts. This method is important because it helps players become instinct-driven, allowing them to react faster in game situations without overthinking.

How does unrestricted dribbling differ from regular dribbling drills?

Unrestricted dribbling takes place on a full field, allowing players to visualize game scenarios and defenders, letting their instincts take over as they perform various moves without consciously thinking about them.

What is the purpose of the 'unrestricted positional' drill?

The 'unrestricted positional' drill involves players practicing in their specific game positions (e.g., winger, striker) and visualizing themselves in real game scenarios. The goal is to reinforce instincts in these specific roles and situations.

What does the speaker suggest about incorporating this type of training into a weekly schedule?

The speaker advises doing these unrestricted drills on days without team training, as they are taxing on both the body and mind. The drills should be used to reprogram a player's instincts.

How does the speaker suggest players transfer these skills into real games?

The speaker recommends applying these principles in real games by playing small-sided matches and being part of a team. This ensures the work done in training translates directly into game performance.