7 SIGNS You're A GOOD Footballer (Ep.1)

This 3 part series breaks down some of the key fundamentals that can be the difference between an average player, and a GOOD player with a promising career ahead of them.
In this first episode we'll tackle our first 2 techniques; first focusing on the importance of receiving the ball on the back foot and the variety it brings to your game. And secondly, we'll cover the concept of Off The Ball Awareness, and how creating a mental picture before receiving the ball allows you to maintain possession and penetrate gaps in the defence.
Both these techniques go hand-in-hand and by learning them simultaneously, it will ensure you have a strong foundation ready to take on the remaining 5 elements in the coming weeks.
I hope you enjoy the progression of these videos! Now let's go out and build some strong habits and level up the game!
Cheers Folks,
Tony
Tag me in your videos & I may highlight you in a future breakdown @thefootballfolk
SUBSCRIBE ➜ bit.ly/3iQK6dY
SHARE THIS VIDEO: • 7 SIGNS You're A GOOD ...
SOCIALS
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/TheFootballFolk
#DrivenPass #footballtutorial #footballfolk
Chapters:
00:00 The Signs of a Good Footballer
01:13 One - Receiving the Ball From the Back Foot
02:10 How to Implement this Technique
03:11 What to Avoid
03:34 Two - Identifying Space Off the Ball
04:54 How to Implement this Technique
05:26 What to Avoid

[@caspian9502]

Thank you for making these videos so educational and inviting. I often get the feeling with other channels that everybody is in a race to be the best and you constantly have to keep up. While you make it feel more accesible to those who hasnt had the time or opportunity to devolop like other kids. Thank you ❤️

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much for the kind comment!! This had made my day 😁❤️🙏

[@itsytyt5192]

af

[@kshitiz6376]

Man just appeared on YT out of nowhere and can't stop dropping quality content. Looking forward to this series.

[@thefootballfolk]

Haha, thanks mate! 🧡🧡🧡

[@Human_traain]

​@@thefootballfolk you're better than my coach

[@lalitbhatt3099]

True ❤

[@NotFoolish7]

Ong

[@luiscisneros8618]

Bro started watching blue lock and got inspired

[@westboy52]

I'm a 24 year old player currently playing in the 8th tier of my country's league system, my best is 6th tier and I'm pretty proud of that. It has dawned on me that I'm not probably making it big in my life time, but I still love football and love honing my skill. I've adopted the mindset that I don't have to be the best in the world, the next Messi, Ronaldinho or CR7, I just need to work on being the best where I'm at. If I'm the top scorer of my league, have the most assists in my team, play smart - that's what truly matters. Set attainable goals for yourself and your game will improve and you'll feel great about yourself too!

[@NoahCaraker7]

thanks man I needed this I worried about being the best on my team a lot but now what really matters to me is adapting my skills and strengths to be the best player I can be even if I'm not the best on my team that's good because I can learn from the better people! I don't need to worry about being the top goal scorer. or flashy winger it's all about how I PERFORM

[@thewanderingsamurai1150]

What country do you live in?

[@sapito6089]

i love how you not only teach us how to use the skill but also have clips of them being used in real games proving its usefulness.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Sapito!! So glad you enjoyed the examples 🧡🧡🧡

[@FreshlyConceptualized]

While following through this video, i realized that i learned to do those instinctively after playing with friends over and over again, just shows how big of a part experience and practice plays in being good at something

[@paperkites9101]

Stop hyping urself up lil bro

[@yandellopez3456]

​@@paperkites9101Stop hyping urself up lil bro🤓⚽️

[@atasel]

I was thinking the same thing. Surely most good footballers just do these things naturally and subconsciously because it's how to be a good footballer. Not that that means you can't work on them of course, I just doubt that any of the pros in the clips are thinking "have to receive the ball on my back foot now!"

[@muhamadali2376]

I've never seen a better online coach than you. You have a really high level of football knowledge, and I sincerely wish you gain 100 million subscribers because you are one of the few KZbinrs who truly deserves them. Thank you.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much mate! Glad you enjoyed it 😁🧡

[@jiasd123]

Unreal quality of videos, you're going to the top very very quickly. Loving the consistency and can't wait for the next video

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much mate! Awesome to hear you’re enjoying the vids :) 🧡

[@surya7cc]

bro the style of your edits and the way you talk the storytelling is all just mindblowing like the way you convey the topics is really affective this channel has really improved my gamesense and footballing skills by a bit ty football folk

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much mate!! So glad the vids are helping you improve! Appreciate you you mate

[@neymarisking861]

I love how there is lots of info in your videos but it isn’t overwhelming. Thanks so much for the quality content. I think your channel is one of the best on KZbin. Keep up the great work.

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s so kind of you mate! Appreciate the lovely comment 🧡🧡

[@charlespriest5071]

Love the examples you use. So many good examples from a wide range of games! Your videos are really high quality!!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much Charles!! Glad you noticed 😁🧡

[@tadmoretti4844]

Love the innovative log, more of this would be great! Don't have much training gear so using the surroundings is fun!

[@thefootballfolk]

You’ll be seeing it in a lot more of my videos. Such a good tool for training the first touch 👍🧡

[@rtalht1583]

Just had div 1 tryouts tonight, used this a lot! Can confirm it really helps! Thanks :)

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome! Good work mate 👍🧡

[@useranonymous3354]

How'd the tryouts go

[@truecrimejungle]

@@useranonymous3354 if he was actually watching this video for help, you already know he never stood a chance.

[@zaraczpospolity2455]

@@truecrimejungle you aint funny mate

[@truecrimejungle]

@@zaraczpospolity2455 It's not a joke, mate.

[@josephdoiron5514]

For someone who picked up football later in life I just wanted to say thanks. Your content is much appreciated.

[@ihaveadog8405]

Thank you for such a great tutorial, mostly for your "stay positive" advice! It charmed me:) Wish you luck and keep doing quality content

[@thefootballfolk]

Such a lovely comment! Thanks so much 🧡

[@Ash-ford7]

First time seeing ur videos….. its been a pleasure and it really helped me alot. U really pointed out where i was missing, now i can improve in it thanks.

[@badcaptain774]

What the hell, why i m so late to find one of your video and start loving it and subscribe to the channel..! Wow teaching like a PHD teacher mate 👏🏻👏🏻

[@themikepage23]

Love the effort you put into these videos, great insight too. I'm glad KZbin randomly recommended me your first video whilst lying in bed when it came out (and from the looks of it, a lot of people have seen it too!). Looking forward to more in the future!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Where abouts are you tuning in from? I find it crazy that people all around the world are here🤯🤯

[@themikepage23]

@@thefootballfolk From England, much like yourself. Not going to lie, super jealous of you having moving out to NZ, beautiful country!

[@thefootballfolk]

Oh cool! Yea New Zealand is awesome. You’ll have to visit one time 👍

[@nicholasrowe7740]

Already like ur content ..continue doing ..please continue sticking to talking more on the key principles of football people often miss..these principles really help people to go pro or just get better

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Nicholas!! Really appreciate the comment 🧡🧡

[@dontevenwasteaday8983]

I benefited a lot from both tips in recent years, I am looking forward to watch the ep2 and more to come!

[@thefootballfolk]

Currently working on it as we speak 😁😁😁

[@michachal1000]

Great video. Really enjoyed IT

[@teemoduhdemon1490]

I feel like I’ve been struggling to grasp this concept, but you helped so much!!

[@nicbritz1294]

I have a coaching philosophy im putting together and your videos are pure gold. You break it down into nice easy consumable pieces.

[@thefootballfolk]

So glad to hear it 🧡🧡🧡

[@asadullahdaud8578]

great video, your channel is growing fast. keep up the great work.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you Asadullah!! ❤️

[@ftlflower3834]

Wow can't believe u just started your channel,feels like You've been here for a long time and nice video I'll be waiting for more 👊

[@thefootballfolk]

I know right!! It’s only been 3 weeks 😂 Thanks for the support 🧡🧡

[@zebra7578]

Hey, thanks a lot for these videos, they're really helpful! Also, have you ever thought of doing a video on how to improve your footballing ability? Like a follow-along workout ot something?

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey, thanks for the kind words 😁🧡 I have indeed thought about doing something like that. I am in the early stages of putting together a training program. But it won’t be ready for a while 😁🧡

[@zebra7578]

@The Football Folk well I'll tell you for free, that a lot of your subscribers would love something like that and i personally, am looking forward to it

[@hamdanomar431]

Tq for sharing this video . We, my son & I luv this " The Football Folk" Fast Track Training & Learning skills & technic of football fans....

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re so welcome Hamdan! So glad you’re finding value with the tutorials 😁🧡🧡

[@vence.Ronaldo]

Thanks bro really good video❤

[@danielemmanuel2697]

Thanks for this, I really learned alot

[@broonzy2006]

Really well articulated!!!!

[@stevesrover]

Brilliant channel. So many ideas for my coaching.

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers mate! Glad to hear it 👍

[@yigitakyurek1318]

Can tell that you have experience and knowledge. Keep uploading please.😊

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks you! Glad you’re enjoying them 🧡

[@fanblock_07]

I just found your channel and you are too good and underrated. Can you bring a video on ball control and ball mastery drills for beginners and some basic drills to learn dribbling please 😅 And thanks for the new video!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate, that means a lot! Certainly, I have a similar video idea scheduled on the list, so I’ll be sure to add your suggestions 👍 Cheers for being here!

[@fanblock_07]

@@thefootballfolk Thanks for replying I am an aspiring football living in north India where football I not supported so I decided to learn as much as I can from KZbin People like you can make it possible Thanks 😊

[@salmannadeem2827]

I love ur vids man, you will become a big KZbinr soon just keep going

[@thefootballfolk]

I appreciate that!❤️❤️

[@ViralLobby]

Love the videos man keep up this is top quality educative and entertainment content nah this is just top tier overall

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Osmar!! That really means a lot! 🧡🧡

[@theocarney940]

Great video, subscribed.

[@thefootballfolk]

Awesome, thank you!🧡🧡

[@Footballmentor]

The quality of these videos are on point! 💪⚡⚽

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate!! Glad you enjoy them 😁🧡

[@oneyedeagle]

yoo stay consistent man, your content is dope and i am 100% sure you will hit 100K subscribers this year

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate! Really appreciate it! Been working hard to get another video out, sorry for the late reply 😁🧡

[@jxyd.23]

Thanks for this bro really helps

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re so welcome Jayden 😁👌

[@surjitdas5714]

BEST EDITING . GREAT WORK .

[@rostam40]

Best video on football fundamentals. Make more of these.

[@usifsultan98]

Thank you so helpful

[@RoyalKingdomFootballAcademy]

Well made video my friend

[@augustinboban12]

Great video as always 😊

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Augustin 🧡

[@Ash14277]

I found out your channel like a week ago and you’ve helped me a ton as a player thanks man

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re welcome mate 😁🧡 So glad you’re finding value 🤩😊

[@Andrew-xo6xs]

You have yourself a subscriber - keep it up!!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Andrew 🧡🧡

[@user-bt5bz6ls7l]

I really enjoy your editing bro

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate 🧡🧡

[@gumunduro4753]

Great work sir!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@MuhammadKhan-qp5hl]

lovely video, great tips. i have the same boots as you

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@rohmadtaleh1204]

I agree first touch is really important and stamina when playing and competition

[@flopmcstuffins5636]

Great content, super valuable can't wait for the next episode. Keep up the good work

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate! So glad you enjoyed! 👍🧡

[@blown7355]

Wow what a subscriber explosion. Keep up the great work!!1

[@thefootballfolk]

I know right!! Bloody crazy 😝 Cheers mate

[@anoonsaju5168]

Bro you're Just Amazing. Quality Videos. ⚽️🖤

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Anoon!! Appreciate it mate 🙏

[@MichaelIkirima]

amazing vid!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 🧡

[@Chris-fh3qv]

This is the stuff that actually makes a good footballer. The other night before we started our game we were in a circle playing keepy ups. One player could to around the worlds, toe bounces etc. Come game time all he did was head down and run into a dead end with the ball every time, every pass he gave was bobby, not enough pace, not giving it into correct space. Forget any of your tricks and fancy skills. The game is about space, time and focus on the actual techniques that will make you a good effective player. These videos exemplify that. I'm 32 so I am what I am player wise but for any younger player thinking a 5 * skiller is the pinnacle of talent. No, being able to do things in one or two touches is the most lethal a player can be.

[@beletechmaru5146]

So it means that I’m so good in soccer thanks subbed and liked ❤❤❤

[@HS-lm5ey]

Ok sir, you got a new sub. great explanations

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you so much 😊🧡

[@alexanderrachele4728]

Thank You so much, I’m trying to work on my football skills so I can play on my high school team!

[@thefootballfolk]

Nice work! You’ll have to let us know how you get on 😁🧡

[@stretchyboi6042]

this helps a lot. I play Futsal with a large group of people every Sunday. many of them make the same mistakes that I do, but it seems I'm the only one who ever gets the brunt of it. so I'm going to use this to get them off my back

[@thefootballfolk]

😁😁👍

[@mattharper4223]

Filmed in NZ ? Nice vid

[@ignwalker]

as a beginner who has been wanting to get into football for a while, these videos are helping a lot. thank you!

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re very welcome 🧡🧡

[@konttaavakoala8177]

Love this series

[@thefootballfolk]

New episode coming soon 😁🧡

[@samuellarsen4785]

What a nice log, Bob Ross would love this.

[@thefootballfolk]

This is EPIC!! You’re right, he would have LOVE it 😂🧡

[@stjepankamenjasevic]

Good video!

[@thefootballfolk]

Glad you enjoyed it 🧡

[@tajwar8484]

underrated channel. very high quality

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 🧡

[@ceasarsiima5673]

Am very much awaiting episode 2

[@thefootballfolk]

Soon 🧡🧡🧡

[@rodrigos7070]

amazing vid. New suscriber here

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you!! 🧡🧡

[@WEIDONGZHENG-rt9ks]

Amazing thank a lot

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡

[@gbalkarr]

Bro you are amazing.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate 😅😅🧡🧡

[@katie9531]

Keep making these! Just the fundamentals & not videos packed of things you "need" to go pro.

[@thefootballfolk]

You betcha Katie!! Thanks for tuning in 👍🧡

[@adityapardeshi7225]

U earned a subscriber❤

[@thefootballfolk]

Yay!!!

[@aidantanner2059]

Class video

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers Aidan!

[@leonardopadua7536]

I would suggest for touch that a person should practice juggling, when you get decent... Like doing a hundred without dropping the ball... Then move to shooting the ball very high up in the air and controlling without letting it bounce off your foot on the way down... Great way of improving your touch

[@Sam_Huh]

He gave me what I needed

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@irfanrashid2840]

You teach so well. Can you make a video on how to juggle

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Irfan!! I certainly will 😁🧡

[@krox9800]

There is finally someone making some useful football videos

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate 🧡

[@MrAlithom39]

Thanks!

[@thefootballfolk]

You are so welcome - thank you! Your support means a lot 🧡

[@TheMiist]

Man where do you live? I love the vibe

[@uaman11]

it takes time it takes repetition, thank you

[@broncobilly4029]

Great video. My 15-year-old daughter was trying (unsuccessfully) to communicate this very technique to my 12-year-old daughter just the other day. As usual, it ended up in an argument. Now my 12-year-old finally gets it. Thanks.

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s brilliant! 🤣 Thanks for sharing

[@Akxy_4]

Thank you bro❤ For Such a quality Content ✨ b/w i am your new Subscriber... 😁 One of my main weakness is Stamina... 🤕Can you make a Video on Improving Stamina..

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate 🧡🧡 Glad you’re liking the vids!! Yea I’ll definitely be add another fitness video, hope to make a bit of a series 😁

[@itskisheee1068]

Thank you ❤️

[@thefootballfolk]

Any time! 🧡

[@christophhowland909]

Just play as much as you can. Preferably every day alone or with friends. Never give up and the biggest thing is to learn to read where the ball will go. Touch and ball control can be natural but at pace it always takes practice. Dont lose your cool because of what someone else does

[@pickpick7220]

For receiving the ball 1st one I usually just let the ball get in front of my foot and then tap it to the direction I want.

[@Singh-qj3ox]

You are very underrated But make a video on how to dribble against smart defenders on 2v1 ( 2 def vs 1 atck)

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey Arvind, appreciate the lovely comment ❤️ I’ll certainly add it to the list 👍👍

[@manasc.z3440]

U guys are soooo underrated

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate 🧡 It’s just me at this point 😅👍

[@ericsun3168]

wow, you are amazing. I really need to comment on this channel now, otherwise when you hits 1 million, I won't get your replay easily lol.

[@thefootballfolk]

Haha cheers Eric! It’s already to keep up, I couldn’t imagine what it would be like with 1 million 😳😂😂 Appreciate the kind words btw 🧡🧡

[@jamesburke2094]

Just need to refer to consistent uplift in results, across all the teams you join, the volume of complimentary referees, opponents, spectators that don't know each other, and not speaking because they want popularity, and the teams that cannot string 3 passes together or do anything coordinated that you train in correct footballing ways One of the things I realised recently is how easy football is relative to certain skills like in IT or engineering Nobody can handle my quality midfield play. I recall 1 ten year old who'd seen me play for hours mentioning that I always take the right decision. Listen to them honest kids

[@miraman8b243]

insane video

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 🧡

[@therocketpool]

Wow! Quality! ❤️ One of the best KZbin channels I have ever seen. 🙌

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Ryan! That’s very kind of you 🧡

[@rumeysatgra6709]

WHERE IS EPISODE 2 PLEASEEEEE CONTINUE THE THE OTHER SIGNSSS, GREAT CHANNEL BTW

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s the next video that will be released 😁😁😁🧡

[@deniz-rm2ul]

Nice video

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡

[@deniz-rm2ul]

@@thefootballfolk how are you bro

[@MrGamingANDfootball]

Please give a guide on the amount of cardio necessary for full match fitness

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey 👋 I’ll definitely be making another fitness video that helps explain this a little more. What position do you play as this can determine the amount of fitness you’ll need 😁

[@MrGamingANDfootball]

@@thefootballfolk I play midfield, box to box so need to cover a lot of ground Also thank you so much for the quick reply 🙂

[@epicnoovb7091]

Such good quality videos probably even better than unisport's!

[@thefootballfolk]

Oh man 😅 That means a lot 🧡

[@edwinrosas1495]

Any tips on keeping your head up while having the ball?

[@blemand2992]

Just keep it up? And next time you practice try to look at the ball least as possible

[@thefootballfolk]

I’d suggest finding pockets of space and then taking at an opportunity to then look up, just needs a millisecond of a scan. If you watch Martinelli play for arsenal, he often runs with his head down, but even he will take moments to lift his head to see the options 👍👍

[@RY-xc1cx]

Alright mate, I’m trying to get better at football myself. I’ve played a maximum of about 10 games 11 a side , quite a lot of 6 a side but I find it so different. I’ve quit 11aside before but not I’m determined to get good. So I hope your videos will help

[@thefootballfolk]

You got this mate!! Just ease into the matches and take it 10 minutes at a time. First just keep it simple then once you’ve got the confidence you can look to add 👍😁

[@RY-xc1cx]

@@thefootballfolk cheers man. I’ll stay tuned as well.

[@shantiescovedo4361]

R Y - what do you see as the differences? I started playing indoor. 11 a side seemed so slow to me, but as I have gotten older and slower, I see it as more tactical as well.

[@RY-xc1cx]

@@shantiescovedo4361 mainly positional differences

[@Mr_Brown876]

How you get your calves looking like that? Do videos on the exercises please.

[@thefootballfolk]

I just played football a ton over the years. Not entirely sure tbh 🤣 I will add an exercise routine in the future 👍

[@smz974]

It good explanation

[@thefootballfolk]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@Thingy2]

Bro all I had to do was look at the scenery and I’m like chuuuur bro in New Zealand 🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@littlekaiju8377]

3:14 Slippy G 😁

[@lator1941]

As a Barcelona fan, I feel so proud that our gameplay is used for the examples.

[@thefootballfolk]

They have some great players 👌🧡