You are a footballer and an annoying friend of yours does nothing but brag about his skills. You want to improve. Do you know how to do it? Here are some tips that will allow you to take your game to the next level.
Steps
Step 1. Remember that football is a team game
Never forget this when you play. Never play for your personal glory, but for the good of the team. It is better to sacrifice your notoriety to allow the team to win.
Step 2. Try to make the ball run more than you run
This is a strategy that allows you to save energy. If you run all over the field, you will get tired after the first 10 minutes. Remember that the ball will always move faster than you. Therefore, it is better to pass it quickly than to move with it. Save your energy for when you really need to shoot.
Step 3. Get ahead of the game
This is excellent advice for both the defensive and offensive phases. Know in advance when the ball will move towards you. The best thing to do is to know what to do before receiving the ball. Anticipating in defense is equally important. If you can predict your opponent's next move, you are more likely to get the ball back. Speed of thought is key in football.
Step 4. Press
Don't let your opponent stop the ball undisturbed. Have him receive him from behind the door. Put pressure on him and lead him to error. Be careful not to commit a foul though and not to injure your opponents.
Step 5. Use the element of surprise
Don't make your next move too obvious. Cross the defensive line with a throw to your teammate who sprints. Change the pace of the race, speeding up at first and slowing down when your opponent faces you. He'll have to slow down too, and when you speed up again you'll have an advantage. When trying to dribble, don't be predictable. If you just used a feint to jump a defender, it will be difficult to catch him unprepared again in the same way, so try to vary.
Step 6. Make use of the sides of the pitch
If the game is too concentrated in the center of the field, it will be difficult to find spaces, so use your team's wings to open the game. Try to get to the bottom and cross into the center of the area to allow the attackers to score. Tip - always pay attention to the position of the sideline, so as not to risk going out of the field.
Step 7. Triangle with teammates
Teamwork is the best way to overcome a closed defense. Take advantage of the companions close to you and ask for a one-two or a triangle, disorienting the opponents.
Step 8. Stay focused
Don't forget that the game isn't over until the referee blows the whistle. So don't get distracted just because you're winning or running out of time. A goal in injury time can cost you victory or even the championship.
Step 9. Show your racing spirit
If your manager sees the effort you put into matches, the chances of becoming a starter will increase. Never give up, run as hard as you can help your teammates, defend, attack and let your attitude inspire the team.
Step 10. Improve your sense of direction
Finding your way around the pitch and getting a good view of the game is difficult when you are on the lawn. Knowing where your teammates and opponents are will give you a better perspective and help you plan your next move better.
Step 11. Communicate with your mates
Helping them understand what's going on around them will help not only them, but you too, to stay focused and engaged in the game even when you are away from the action.
Step 12. Train
Spend about an hour a day practicing alone or with a friend or coach to work on the fundamentals you need to improve. (One thing to practice is keeping the ball low.
Step 13. A mistake that many teams and players make is to press the ball with too many men
If an opponent has the ball, one man in scoring is sufficient. If a teammate has the ball, try to move away to create space for them. But remember to always give cover to your teammates, to double if they get jumped and to dictate the passage for them.
Step 14. Have fun
This is the most important piece of advice in this article, so be careful. If you don't enjoy football, why do you still play?
Advice
- Do different workouts every day. On the first day, for example, he dribbles with a teammate, on the following day he trains the shot, on the third the header, etc.
- All footballers will tell you that you cannot become a pro in a week. It takes time. Train every day and eventually you will see improvements.
- Don't be afraid to play physically. Physical contact is part of the game.
- Learn some simple feints that can help you outrun your opponent.
- Practice makes perfect.
- Passing the ball to a better positioned teammate than you is always the best choice. If you see a free man in a favorable position, try to serve him.
- Always keep your head up when you have the ball.
- Insist. If you can't improve right away, keep trying.
- When trying to power up a shot, after hitting the ball with one foot, take the other off the ground.
- If you want to beat the goalkeeper, shoot low and close to the corners of the goal.
Warnings
- If you happen to suffer an injury, don't make it worse. Ask for the change now and rest.
- Don't risk dehydration. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Always carry plenty of water with you.
- Start with a light workout. Don't risk injury by training for an hour and a half at full intensity on your first day.
