5 Most Effective Moves To Beat a Defender | Easy Dribbling Skills Tutorial For Footballers

Here are my 5 easiest but most effective dribbling skills that you can use to beat a defender. Learn these simple moves and consistently have the edge in 1v1 situations. I demonstrate each move, break down the steps in detail, and show actual in-game footage of myself beating defenders with these moves. Enjoy!
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[@sheawrenn8510]

I love how he shows himself using them in the game, like if you agree

[@7mlc]

I'm glad you enjoy the match examples mate! Thanks for the feedback.

[@likeagamer2]

Man I honestly think that from watching you .. You can play in League One, Championshiop here in England. Have you ever been to a trial at this level or have you tried? Very interested to know about this. Great video, quality brother.

[@josukehigashikata174]

7mlc do more in game examples

[@alvint4485]

I like them because it proves they are game effective

[@tea.5091]

Is that him? I thought it was professionals

[@chiefjoe945]

when it comes to a game, I forget using a skill and I just use a normal cut. I mean brain dont think of using skills

[@7mlc]

You just need to do what comes instinctively depending on the situation, I never plan out moves.

[@Twitch.MonaClips]

Chief Joe I never use any fancy skills I just cut and turn.

[@andromeda6431]

I always do tricks and skills

[@blackzeno2522]

Same and I got past 5 players

[@josephlemus4877]

not planning out what you are going to do is making things wayyy too easy for a defender.Look at robben or messi everybody knows what they're gonna do yet they cant stop them. You can make a skill the "cutting in" insanely dangerous by taking a small touch to the right which makes the defender also take a step in that direction, then you cut in and sprint away from them. This attention to small things is what separates good from great. email me ill send u a bunch of skills and tricks tutorials for free. my email's [e-mail]

[@brianchavez8096]

You look like denis Suarez 😃

[@7mlc]

XD

[@dr.j7542]

i thought so too

[@mr.oreoman___8164]

holy crap he does

[@VicColomeet]

Anthony Chambala I think he was talking about his face...

[@oggyjack8252]

Brian Chavez Lusiano Vietto

[@BecomePro]

Great moves I love doing the body feint I will practice on the other ones when I'm done with injury 👏⚽️🔥

[@SpaceMaKMOE]

Become Pro be careful with that you don't want to get injured again

[@MemorizeQuran20]

Space Major yeah I agree

[@manatrex9673]

Become Pro Dude go play football. I'm injured too, but keep stepping forward. This is too much excuses

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate! Definitely take your time with your recovery and insure the injury is fully healed before putting full force through it. Wishing you a speedy comeback man!

[@BecomePro]

Manatrex I'm sorry I'm not going to make it worst I want to be a pro so I'm good

[@ManojSharma-do6fp]

Bro it's like 12 and I haven't slept bcuz tomorrow is my football selection and there the defenders are way too aggressive

[@imadestroyer5355]

I hope u will drible them !

[@franciscocasas712]

My personal favorite is the body feint ⚽️️🔥As a shorter player it really throws people off. Keep up the great content bro 👌🏽

[@7mlc]

Absolutely, you have that lower center of gravity and agility to really burn opponents with a simple body feint. Thanks Cisco!

[@ascend4572]

7mlc is it possible to overtrain on technical work? such as ball control, passing, e.t.c ? I mean for something like wall juggles or juggling you dont really make yourself breathe really hard

[@ascend4572]

7mlc I mean players like messi and ronaldo played all day as kids but never burned out

[@jaydgreen1]

Dani Alvez, 7mlc is using "burn" in the slang sense. In this case, he means that with a lower center of gravity and agility it is easier to outrun people when using a body feint.

[@ascend4572]

jaydgreen1 no I mean for overtraining, when someone burns out of energy.

[@troll-sy8cs]

before this vid 3 games 0 goals 0 assists got nutmegged once after this vid 3 games 1 goal 3 assists nutmegged 1 defender 3 motm

[@7mlc]

Amazing mate! Congrats on 3 great performances.

[@Planaxe]

troll lol your name is well chosen

[@OnlyTheJugg]

troll how was it still 3 games before and after and how did you get 3 motm in the space of no games

[@zislow8016]

@@OnlyTheJugg He played 6 games. Those were his first 3 game stats - then he watched the video - then his last 3 games

[@OnlyTheJugg]

zislow oh, much thanks mate

[@harriettekoko4301]

Thanks to your tutorials I've scored 3 goals in my last 4 matches at school. Before, I was barely noticed on the pitch.

[@MUFC_Dylan.]

Love the technique looks very easy and effective but my brain can’t just process all of that 😅. Thanks for the amazing content. Just subscribed :)

[@ousadiaalegria3510]

great video michael..you prove that movement is very effective to using in the game with your match footage..respect bro..really awesome video..keep up😉

[@7mlc]

I appreciate that, thanks so much!

[@natashavazquez6801]

I love the way u showed us instead of explaining it and making it difficult, thank you so much this has helped me

[@seanpierre96]

I love how this was presented - good description, lots of different angles and the real game use. Awesome!

[@FDBSoccer]

Absolute class mate! Keep it up. As always, quality content!

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate, really appreciate that!

[@danielxie1582]

That first feint in the match footage tho! 🔥😍 keep up the good work mate!

[@7mlc]

Thanks for the encouragement Daniel, I appreciate it mate!

[@marco7838]

With me I’m very good technically. I can do my job very well but when I play a full game 11v11 or 7v7 I never keep the ball and try dribble past players… I always pass rather than trying to take on the defender which im fully capable of doing. I play in the midfield

[@victorghosh5703]

Yes 7mlc This is the video that I just needed. Even though I can do these but I need to train them as you said unless its practised its not going to be second nature and perfect . Perfectly executed and quite decent explanations💯 . Hope I can play football like you one day!

[@7mlc]

Really appreciate that Victor, thank you man!

[@konstantinkomarov950]

I think this is the best video by you. 1. step by step walkthrough 2. visual aids (yellow arrows) showing movement direction of you and the defender (very visual) 3 you used 2 slow-mow repeats. 4. examples from the actual soccer plays. It seems that you combined all the techniques that you use in your videos and used them all in this video. as the result: very thorough, very visual and very easy to understand break down of the moves.

[@yousefosama6961]

The La Qrouqeta always gets me it seems so smooth specially with Isco and u too ❤😃

[@7mlc]

Thanks Yousef! It's definitely one of my favourite moves :)

[@yousefosama6961]

+SBCR7 Productions yeah of course iniesta is the one who invented it 😃

[@kingkobe9378]

nope, was michael laudrup

[@yousefosama6961]

+King Kobe Oh rly didnt know it was him :o

[@kingkobe9378]

Yousef Osama yeh, but the thing is he's iniestas favourite player and was his idol growing up, so laudrups signature skill became known as iniestas signature skill, just as the next mid with iniesta as his idol will have it named after him ;)

[@halibut1249]

Great vid. You do a great job explaining these techniques and demonstrating how to use them, and provide footage of them in live matches. Also, maybe most important, you stress practicing them, first using a cone until you get the footwork down, then against real defenders. First-rate instruction!!

[@7mlc]

Really appreciate the positive feedback, thanks so much!

[@DrMacca]

I love seeing examples of the moves from ACTUAL match footage! Awesome touch that shows the practical application even better than the simulated examples! Great video once again! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate, glad you benefited from seeing the match examples too. I appreciate the encouragement!

[@lukefonseca7790]

That's great video quality. Thank you for the tips!

[@anmolpramod]

skillful video..bro thanks

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@josephlemus4877]

email me illl send you alot of helpful skills and tricks easy to learn. [e-mail]

[@allmaechtig7]

Very good video , you are impressive

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much!

[@mansareykhalifa7866]

I always love your videos bro ✊

[@kushandesai2611]

Man u deserve a million subscribers ! Keep up the great work !!

[@danielxie1582]

Could you please make a full training session video that requires no equipment? Thanks 👍🏽

[@7mlc]

Great idea Daniel, I will make that soon.

[@josephlemus4877]

email me [e-mail] ill send u a bunch of really easy and helpful skills that will make u dangerous. i have helped hundreds of people looking for help just like you

[@justnancy9666]

@@josephlemus4877 could I email you

[@3ashishsreekumar815]

@@justnancy9666 yes sweety

[@darrenchoy8934]

I am wondering why you are not bought by big clubs

[@parallel1149]

because he is not on their level.

[@iluvass]

well no big club would buy him because obviously hes not good, the defenders in this video cant even defend properly

[@atulthakur4580]

@@iluvass mate everyone is not meant to make billions, he is doing the best to push football to next level by giving free training tips, Be thankful

[@ronnieo9571]

I really appreciate that after you describe these moves you show actual game footage of yourself using them - multiple times...great man...thanks !

[@7mlc]

You're welcome Ronnie! Glad to hear it helps man.

[@hmsamiee]

Just Amazing bro!!!!

[@supremepassion17]

*Hey Michael, I love your videos and everything, but I have a question though. I read all your info and football background, but you are still young, why didn't/don't you try in like 2-3division in The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, especially when you have so much experience*

[@7mlc]

Thank mate! My football journey is far from over, I will be exploring new opportunities after my season :) I appreciate the support.

[@akashbiswakarma8604]

The two dislikes are from F2 and Freekickers😁

[@7mlc]

Haha XD

[@cassandracontreras3100]

+7mlc you play good have you have offers for playing in pro clubs

[@cjugg1670]

More like 222 they probally made so many accounts

[@tahmidtanjil786]

now its 405 they made the accounts....

[@sayanmuhammed7776]

T

[@edwinfiallos6066]

Thank you so much for these tricks. I tried the second one on my friends and it works 👏👌

[@mckinleystiff500]

Thank you so much for the video. I love watching it in the game too. I use alot of your videos into my training and I can tell I have improved on alot of skills. Thanks so much:))

[@7mlc]

Really happy to hear that! You are more than welcome, credit to you for your improvements, that's all your hard work :)

[@aseed89]

How to deal with defenders who waits for your dribble and are bigger than you? They just kinda wait for you to dribble and when you execute the move, they body you?

[@dummycart2568]

same question, I think you should just pass the ball to your closest opponent and run forward (the wall pass)

[@7mlc]

If they are bigger, you should have an agility advantage, so just make sure you are not dribbling at him slowly.

[@Edward-hg6bs]

woodyfly I recommend just doing what they do, go in as hard as they do and lean in to them to keep them off the ball. It can also give you a foul depending on how they react... 👍🏻

[@11pratical96]

woodyfly attack the defender with speed

[@karnageninjaz5678]

I'm short and skinny when big defenders try to take ball from me I use the body faint move or fake shot than kick the to ball ahead an run like a cheetah is very efective

[@Imancentrall]

Great vid but I think u should lift the ball a tiny bit in the air so that you can jump over and he won’t touch the ball in the challenge skip

[@7mlc]

It's an effective adaptation of the move if the scenario calls for it, you're right mate 👍

[@smiffyboy333]

Fantastic Video again mate. Brilliant how you applied it to when you have used it in a game so we can see when and how to use it in a game rather then a simulated drill. Keep it up bro!

[@7mlc]

Thank you Tom! Glad the in-game clips help as well, cheers man.

[@Luca-oj5vl]

Big thanks for your video.❤️

[@resteventro1882]

3:16 You can also just meg the defender at that step

[@nabirmd4323]

Its hard to remember during game

[@darrenbarlow6467]

hey bro I saw you faced FC Buffalo and you live in Rochester? I live in Buffalo, maybe we could meet up one day and have a training session?

[@7mlc]

Hi mate! Yes I played against them last week. Yeah man, if you are ever in town and want to train i'd be up for it!

[@callumsgeneral7062]

7mlc what a guy

[@jasonatef]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kendalldarby7638]

All of those moves made me good I appreciate that,still learning from ya Bud. :)🔥🔥🔥⚽️.My favorite one was the body faint looks good to do nice job keep up the good work.

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Kendall!

[@abrahamtsegay9640]

your talented actually why u don't be a pro

[@7mlc]

I've played pro for the last 3 years mate. Thank you!

[@JesusGonzalez-lc2my]

I'm a begginer and I need help on defending

[@footytv8234]

Jesus Gonzalez The most important thing is to not lunge. Get low to the ground and jockey back, make sure you are at an angle tho so your not nutmegged. Then when the attacker takes a big touch or tried to accelerate by you then you lunge in and take it.

[@7mlc]

That's right Jesus, as my man said above ^ Also try to be intelligent against your opposition and exploit their weaknesses. For example if they are all right footed, force them to their left where they will be more effective etc.

[@VictorsDown]

Jesus Gonzalez also if you play RB or LB, force your opposition as close to the sideline as possible, and furthest away from your goal as possible . try and look out for tendencies, as we all have them, and it becomes to defend, even against really good players.

[@footytv8234]

Also, accept that you can't get the Ball everytime. That's ok, what matters is what you do after you loose it.

[@nani2a139]

Jesus Gonzalez if you have barely any people to none, don't be afraid to kick it out and give them a throw in, it gives your team more time to prepare.

[@pravski]

Bro thanks for the video. Really helpful 😊

[@basitbhat9909]

Great video lov the way u show all of them in matches

[@marie-francoiseducasse575]

10:01. That sweet sweet revenue baby

[@BruceXuHasADream]

10 minute video make more $?

[@cameronw9816]

Bruce Xu yes

[@sabus1265]

Luckily I stopped before I reached the ad

[@basedcataphract5852]

@@sabus1265 I watched the ad cause he deserves money😂

[@kshitiz6376]

So? What's your point exactly?

[@rabithgold4829]

Some skills I try to do but then I mess up and lose the ball

[@7mlc]

Just gotta keep practicing and they will come naturally 👍

[@rabithgold4829]

7mlc yup

[@rmhakshay386]

Me also

[@Relikka]

Ur video is one of the best tutorials video on YT , i've learned so much from u.

[@TH-bo3xb]

nice video you explain the tricks well and its also cool seeing them used in a real game, do you think u can make a vid of your full training sessions and/or schedule? keep up the good work!

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate! I am planning on releasing a training program soon. In the meantime, I have a few full training videos in the training session playlist on my channel. Feel free to check them out!

[@11pratical96]

What do you think about training barefoot? and what about training with a futsal ball for foot skill?

[@11pratical96]

and 'challenge skip' is called a cut.

[@f5football750]

11 PraticaL nice

[@footytv8234]

It's a great way to train. Although for some skills I would say use shoes. For instance don't do all of your shooting practice without shoes. Maybe a combo

[@7mlc]

Training barefoot is your choice, I never do it/have done it because football boots are required in matches, so for me personally it's more beneficial to train in the conditions I play it. Doing some futsal in conjunction with your regular football training is a good way to develop some foot skills.

[@11pratical96]

I just train in my house so i dont bother with shooting.

[@subsnovids-mt3gk]

The reason why I'm the best in my team is because I'm fast lol I'm also a beastly defender I don't just wait I just go in take chances Before that La qu-something move I do a STEPOVERS to see the defender reactions For me like for example your team it would be much easier than a like 6th grade team because they are not at that point where a snap at everything

[@xldeadsniperlx3219]

7:41 that looked smooth asf lol...between subscribed🙏✨

[@KissMyBalls]

3:36 that nutmeg was AMAZING

[@yongming3199]

Why don't just pass the ball to your teammate?

[@7mlc]

Dribbling is part of the game too 👍

[@DaveBuikema]

Well the defender ran at the attacker... doesn't matter what you do you'll get past him lmao. Moves for beating a jockeying defender are much more important

[@7mlc]

I made a video on that too 👍

[@Cybraxas]

Finally someone who's able to explain these things in a very plastic way so I can understand them. Thanks and subbed :)

[@7mlc]

I appreciate that feedback mate, glad it's helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@eve0656]

La Croqueta is soo smooth😍 I love it and it works so well

[@harisserdarevic5421]

why arent you pro

[@7mlc]

I am.

[@harisserdarevic5421]

for what team you play

[@Soccerboii322]

7mlc lmaooo ppl thinking mls teams are the only teams that are pro in the US and Canada

[@frankjames4366]

2:30 thats y he aint pro

[@nmnmnm3386]

7mlc lol

[@wesleyveldsink5598]

Its verry Nice to see this i can use it by myself

[@ryanvelcani5527]

Love it! Just what I needed right now.

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that Ryan!

[@Jay-Garcia101]

Great video. Love the in game content very few people show themselves doing the skills in a game they are trying to teach.

[@7mlc]

Really appreciate the feedback mate, thank you.

[@ehhehh6319]

Love ur videos man

[@irvinzelaya]

Good tips, thanks.

[@darwinhernandez2362]

great video! i like especially how you showed in game examples. Keep it up bro you'll be big soon (:

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much for the support mate.

[@adrianors89]

thank you man I hope big things come your way🙏🙏

[@7mlc]

I hope the same for you man, thank you!

[@clivevitor882]

Thank you for the video mate!

[@7mlc]

You're welcome Clive!

[@juangomez3071]

Bro i love your video and how you show how to use the trick at a game⚽🔥💯 keep making videos😫🙏

[@c2wbibhusan427]

I love your teaching style love it...😍

[@7mlc]

I appreciate that mate! Thank you.

[@therealgamerprrrt5909]

I love how you show the fundamentals of the moves

[@Alex-mz7cs]

The match examples were Great!

[@7mlc]

I appreciate it mate!

[@jonahjerome2327]

Great work 😍😍

[@epikgamer324]

Thx this really taught me

[@chrise202]

Great effort guys! You are awesome

[@7mlc]

Thank you John!

[@Guims69]

Great video, as usual. Better with the slowmotion and exemples in-game show that's effective. Thank you, it's very helpful !

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that mate! Thanks for the feedback!

[@mohdibrahim3396]

Most effective skills!! Tooo good!

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Mohd!

[@farhanshah2457]

u r the best youtuber ever you have shown the match examples as well!!!nice video

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Farhan!

[@AcidAlexx]

You slowed down the tutorials and gone more detailed with it. You listened thanks!

[@7mlc]

You're welcome man, thanks for the feedback!

[@stormtrooper40]

Nice video.Thanks.

[@kathirvelanandanand97]

Really awesome skills bro

[@nickywoulfe2320]

Great video you really put great effort into these

[@7mlc]

I appreciate it Nicky, thanks man.

[@thomas726]

Thanks for this video it is really great especially since I am a left winger. I have seen a lot of channels with skills and many videos. Your channel is by far the best

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate! Really appreciate it.

[@travistouthang341]

You're good. Nice presentation. Your real life video cameos really helped

[@freakshot3566]

superb bro it helped me i learned to perform them used in school while playing football 😄. thank you

[@7mlc]

You're welcome man, happy to hear the videos help!

[@lassedalgaardjensen760]

Great work

[@twinsplays3837]

Honestly,a great video.Keep it up

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much!

[@leovaldez150]

Thank you so much for this information it helped a lot!

[@7mlc]

Happy to help Leo!

[@ianbritch]

Great video👍 really helpful

[@7mlc]

Thank you Ian!

[@js044]

Great tutorial video 7mlc I keep practicing hard everyday just like you told me on one of your other videos

[@7mlc]

Great stuff my man!

[@BionicBoom88]

These are legit! Thank you!

[@7mlc]

Happy to help Jacose!

[@simonsentayehu4281]

it is so amazing !!!

[@avashboro4736]

That's what we want bro I liked it.... Really love it bro

[@7mlc]

Thank you Avash! I'm happy to hear that man.

[@PoloProductions]

Amazing great tutorial 💯

[@7mlc]

Thank you Paul!

[@itachiuchiha6097]

that's going to help me a lot. thanks man. 🙏

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome bro!

[@dariovilic2441]

Thank you for these skills, bro!

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome mate!

[@gaelhdez2003]

Thanks for this video I really needed a video like this thanks⚽️

[@7mlc]

You are more than welcome Gael!

[@Ekags_]

Its very nice that you show the skills in game

[@7mlc]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

[@jacquelsoccer7095]

This man is so talented

[@junior2153]

I subscribed to your channel and this video helped me a lot in soccer, thank you keep up the good work👍👍

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate!

[@angelraul848]

man this guy is so good

[@islamali269]

great bro ...love it ....wish for more cool skills

[@7mlc]

Thanks man! New skills video went out today.

[@chocomuffin8506]

Your videos are so good bro