7 Essential Ways To Control The Ball In The Air | Easy First Touch Skills Tutorial

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The first touch is the most important skill to master in football. Everything you do in football revolves around your touch. A good quality first touch allows you to have a better body positioning when shooting, dribbling, passing and even beating players one v one to help you score more goals and assists for your team. With these 7 essential ways to control the ball, you will be able to control the ball in a variety of ways no matter how the ball is passed to you in the air. Being able to control the ball with all the different parts of the body will give you more opportunities to have a good first touch. Learn these essential first touch skills in this easy step by step tutorial to improve your performance on the pitch.
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[@m_naz2238]

0:30 - inside the foot 2:20 - laces 2:58 - outside the foot 3:46 - the sole of the foot 4:29 - using the thighs 5:10 - chest control 5:47 - top of the foot

[@hafidzabdul5227]

Thanks

[@c.t.9681]

You rock

[@seqyi7111]

First touch is everything!

[@7mlc]

Absolutely right mate!

[@theacademy1734]

First touch and body position

[@user-ce6qq4pr4p]

Yes,I agree wath you

[@cleaninseattle1551]

Awesome video! My oldest son was very impressed by the over the shoulder control of the ball, so we got the Controllo training program. His first touch is already quite good, but he's ready to take it to the next level. Thanks for all that you do for the beautiful game

[@7mlc]

Really appreciate that, thank you! Hope he enjoys the program. Best wishes to you both!

[@anirudhm2524]

This was much needed one. Thanks Cunningham. But try to make a video on scheduling the training routine like duration,fitness,physique etc.

[@adrianors89]

A&H 17 yeahhh this is def needed

[@7mlc]

You can check out my free 28 day pre-preseason program where I shown my entire training schedule for 4 weeks. You’ll find it in my playlists 👍

[@williamq.6233]

So I'm assuming your next program will be GOLAZO. Can't wait cuz I need to start scoring more goals.Keep up the great work Michael 👍👍👍

[@7mlc]

You read my mind 😉

[@yohanterrazas0712]

@@7mlc ayooo we need that asap!! haha

[@emmanuelsidibay66]

Thanks man, Am already thanking u cuz I know the video u gonna make is gonna help me a lot cuz I wanna be scoring more goals

[@andresgk3365]

I've waited so long for this video someone who can actually explain and show it thanks for the video.

[@jendarplays721]

Your teaching me I’m teaching my son ☺️ Great tutorial ❤️

[@7mlc]

Thank you! Happy to hear you’re teaching your son, great stuff!

[@jishnus1438]

Very Helpfull mate💯 thanks alot. The last one it helps me.

[@quanghuynguyen8886]

Great and relaxing

[@stopnmotion8329]

thanks for these videos man now I can practice my these to do in games

[@KapilMaharjantractorspareparts]

Best balance and control over the ball. Superb

[@user-ce6qq4pr4p]

Thanks for the video

[@lmxqlmxq]

amazing... thank you

[@Bjkohbbnkllkb]

Amazing Thank you

[@paulkim46]

Great as always- the way you cushion the balls down to feet is mesmerizing mate. I've been steadily improving my first touch, but there's always room for improvement! Working on directional first touches and gna have to check out Controllo. Keep up the great work Michael!

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Paul! Keep on going with it. First touch is one of those things that just continuously needs work. Appreciate it man!

[@bruh4yeah255]

Really great job on this

[@da_streetskills]

I try practice my first touch is maybe using a wall to practice or repeat it so many times to be more effective player on the pitch Michael.

[@7mlc]

Love to hear it David!

[@fieldymunro]

Yes Michael! Gonna Work on those directionals Love it

[@7mlc]

Thanks brother!

[@makubungseretse5255]

Thank you very much for this

[@michellep1125]

This really helps me

[@inultuz5891]

Thank you very much for this!

[@7mlc]

You’re more than welcome!

[@andredognini917]

Best first touch KZbin video in the story! I can't find better videos

[@vitocarbonara7770]

Nice video. Excellent!!!

[@KORAHOURS-ul4mg]

Perfect

[@BardofCornwall]

A pleasure to watch someone so skilled.

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@ihejietopascal8457]

This is a great video... 👍

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much!

[@siyavuyasam2033]

I've been working on my ball control...... Thanks mlc for the video

[@7mlc]

That’s great to hear mate, keep it up!

[@karlsylney3486]

Thanks for sharing mate. First touch is so important in a game.

[@7mlc]

Absolutely right mate!

[@maxizepeshd7376]

Niceee First touch and positioning is da best

[@timayo9089]

Appreciate 🎉🎉🎉

[@hafidzabdul5227]

Thanks

[@manickanand1926]

I will try this

[@SyamsulHakimy]

Thankyou for made this video, i can learn too

[@7mlc]

You’re welcome mate!

[@lamp8776]

Thank you. Your video always helps me.

[@7mlc]

Happy to help

[@yaboiclout4450]

Your skills are really amazing I’ve seen improvement

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear of your improvements!

[@morrisjona2545]

Thanks bro

[@monilarora3435]

Thanks bro for this tutorial Nice work BTW

[@7mlc]

You’re more than welcome mate!

[@feelscoolman6074]

love your football boots !!!

[@gabrielisaacclavarinoaltam7164]

Hermoso campo 😍

[@kavelleserrette5518]

Good stuff👍

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate!

[@abdarrahmanouassif8306]

إنها أشياء ممتازة 👏👏👏👍

[@jhuniorjhunior4422]

first touch everything

[@terrificdude8313]

Great video bro!!!

[@7mlc]

Thank you bro!

[@CPfreestyle2011]

awesome content

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@mugilan2511]

great

[@FadeAdqil]

Mike. Is there a way to improve the eye and ball and foot coordination for first touch. Im having trouble with judging the ball when it comes from an angle

[@a1ien970]

I convince my soccer team, Junior 08 Elite Nothern Texas Machester City to watch and learn from your awesome videos.

[@supertenchoo4271]

I like jumping when i controll high ball...nice video bro

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much!

[@anpavel992]

Always good video

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate!

[@sigmarule1289]

very fantastic video

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@michailsiameregn4539]

just clicked the like button with out watching...😜 thank you bro.

[@7mlc]

Thanks for supporting mate!

[@pirateking1phone774]

Thankyou for vedio

[@7mlc]

You’re welcome!

[@FootyMedia]

👍⚽️ great video

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate!

[@TheKloubiZone]

First of all: Nice video, well explained :) I just discovered your Channel and already went through some Videos of yours. And one im missing or just to dumb to find, is a video about Mealtiming especially before Training and Matches? Keep going. Yours sincerely Dominik

[@Crackmode119]

TheKloubiZone I think everyone is different there tbh. I got a buddy who loved to eat right before a match. I would go on an empty stomach. Just preference.

[@7mlc]

As mentioned above, there isn’t a singular method that will have great results for everyone. Each athlete is different and respond in their own way to certain foods/times they eat. You just need to figure out what works best for you.

[@xolilenkomo4974]

Wassup Michael like your vids Imma give u a shout out when i appear on TV playing for JUventus

[@kanhaiyaahire8578]

Bro loved all ur video🎥 s

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate!

[@aovi8191]

Quality video as always mike! Have you ever experienced shin splints before? And if so what did you do to recover quickly?

[@7mlc]

Hi mate, I have actually. If you suddenly increase the intensity/duration/frequency of your sessions it’s quite common. I little ice and rest should help. Also incorporate some stretch/ foot flexion work into your routine to help strengthen and stretch the area. Also ensure you are making gradual increases to your training instead. Hope you recover soon mate!

[@aovi8191]

Thank you mate, will begin to incorporate stretching and foot flexion. People were saying I was overtraining, but I knew that 3 individual sessions, 1 team training session and 1 game per week wasn’t too much as I know there’s people out there doing far more than that. It’s definitely just the sudden intensity increase that my body isn’t used to, so I’ll start gradually increasing my work load throughout the weeks. Thanks again mate!

[@bertalanbanki6036]

I think you teach football in the most sensible way.. Anyway, can you introduce some points in either of your future videos about how to becoming better in football quickly? Thanks for your response.

[@ferchogutierrez1022]

It takes years 😂

[@StoryScope0]

The pitch is 🤩🤩

[@7mlc]

Agreed mate!

[@kimiridge492]

Hi Mike! Great tips as always! Have you ever considered to add a special bundle pack to the programs? Like a discount for who wants to buy all of them... I would definitely get it! I've already got Rapido by the way ;-)

[@7mlc]

That’s a great idea mate, I’ll have to look into a way to combine them. Thanks!

[@parthivisingh4467]

Please make a video of you doing the controllo day1

[@flynn7196]

Adidas sponsor?! Great video btw loved it!

[@7mlc]

Thanks man!

[@felimonreynoso1293]

Hell yeaa. If people new here trust me this guy is the real deal

[@7mlc]

Appreciate the support mate!

[@renjithr9032]

HOW MANY YEAR YOU TAKE TO STUDY THESE MUCH SKILL AND DRIBBLING

[@Crackmode119]

renjith R Go outside & practice. In one hour you should have an idea.

[@7mlc]

It’s a continuous practice mate. You can never get too good at controlling the ball.

[@eekinlee888]

This guy is next level

[@7mlc]

Appreciate that mate!

[@mananpatel9685]

Nice video pro bro

[@7mlc]

Thanks bro!

[@youcefhamadou8872]

Goooood

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@abdoulayebamba7749]

bonjour ,j’apprécie vos vidéos sur le football, et prête avec beaucoup d'attentions ce que vous faites. chaque geste que vous faites, après exercice, vous faites passer la vidéo au ralentis, ce qui permet à tout un chacun de mieux suivre la démonstration.je vous souhaite beaucoup de courages .Monsieur Bamba

[@anpavel992]

Hey wait some years I’m gonna to be a best player in the world

[@michaelwilcox404]

Right attitude mate 👊

[@san-qg6nr]

i hope so that i can use your card in FIFA.....25 or 26

[@anpavel992]

My name is An Pavel

[@anpavel992]

You can subscribe on my instagram APVLIKN and comment

[@JumppyTM]

An Pavel Good luck with corona

[@matthewwilliams7011]

Do you bring the foot away upon contact or do it slightly before it comes into contact?

[@andredognini917]

Very good video! Can you just specify what is the main difference in the last touch?

[@7mlc]

Bringing your toes towards you will allow you to stop the ball and keep the ball close. Angling your foot slightly forwards will allow you to take the touch in your stride.

[@footballskills2919]

Nice video and good place .

[@7mlc]

Thank you!

[@footballskills2919]

@@7mlc welcome bro welcome

[@footballskills2919]

@@7mlc I like your videos and I love football.

[@guillaumelalonde5166]

Of course you have a detailed video for that too. You're a fucking legend friend.

[@billytessio6326]

I like those shoes bro, can I get the exact product ID?

[@rvillarroel76]

YOU UPLOADED THIS ON MY BIRTHDAY

[@7mlc]

Hope you had a great birthday mate!

[@footballskills2919]

Nice bro

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate!

[@footballskills2919]

@@7mlc hi bro

[@anpavel992]

I’m gonna training to my first touch

[@7mlc]

Great stuff!

[@Juventinodu06]

hi @7mlc can you tell me what the name of the stadium ? thanks

[@efosadestiny2449]

Thanks bro if u would have a child who want to be a football player tomorrow, he has a great opportunity of becoming world class

[@Curlyfri_yahir]

You’ve come a long way bro! I’m always happy to see your videos!!

[@7mlc]

Thanks for your support man!

[@Mrfellow2]

Plz give me Midfield tips..

[@shadowshine4447]

I also learning this one touch

[@7mlc]

Great stuff!

[@zukamakhatadze14]

Hey, how many time a week should i train on my own? Does training 2-3 times a week is enough?

[@koul_2482]

Probably 5x a week. Pros usually do 5-7

[@TheMCexpert63]

If you have the time, do 5-7 times a week, remember training can also be match analysis and recovery days, doesn’t have to be training on a pitch all the time. I started doing training every single day and I developed a lot in a short amount of time

[@ennaellares8248]

@@TheMCexpert63 to

[@fredrik9585]

Can create an everyday exercise program, with exercises to get better ball control, first touch and where you raise your eyes

[@youtubemakerochild4087]

The grass is distracting yet very soothing

[@gumthiik9168]

I rlly love to control balls in the air

[@salikbhatti8514]

First comment plz reply have question

[@theoyoutub]

💓

[@Boaabi]

It's my dream to play there

[@arirangkickerz1653]

is ur shoes TR ? Beckham?

[@davids5864]

Do you like any adidas boots at the moment? Thanks!

[@7mlc]

I like the predators 👍

[@brionwithano]

Is this in Rochester??

[@user-gn1rw2hc7e]

اني من العراق ومتابعك بس الوعرف شنو تحجي بس فيدهوتك حلوة بس اللغة الإنجليزية تتكلم بسرعة بس والله مبدع ومهاري بالتوفيق بس سوال طفل الصغير يبدي بتمارين لو يتعلم مهارات وأي تمارين رياضية يتمارين

[@pirateking1phone774]

#Foam roller is used after the game or before game

[@pirateking1phone774]

But i am 17 years old

[@muhammadrehan9063]

Searching for this type of video from 3 months And finally .......

[@arsyhilya3641]

what is your week's training schedule?

[@renjithr9032]

I have the ebility to do the skill and i study many skills but when i go to big tournement match my skills and shots are fail in match. Can you find the reason and reple to me

[@j1428]

Hey is there a specific part of the ball you should make contact with during your first touch? You might have gone over it

[@7mlc]

Not necessarily, just experiment with different parts of the foot and you’ll find your sweet spot.

[@sidocean563]

BRO PLS MAKE VIDEO ON HOW TO SHIELD THE BALL AND TURN IN DIFFERENT ANGLE. I AM PRACTICING UR MAXIMUM DRILLS TRUST ME GUYS HE IS GENIUS..... I WANT U MICHAEL TO PLAY FOR CHELSEA ....... RESPECT & LOTS OF LOVE FROM INDIA

[@7mlc]

Thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@wesome0756]

What if your foot missed the ball, it's in it netter to stop it with your chest?