First Touch Training For Footballers | Improve Your First Touch

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In today's video I share a full training session which I drew up for Alex to help him get plenty of repetitions to improve his first touch, footwork, ball control and passing. Enjoy!
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[@jjsc1779]

I’ve wondered where Alex had been. Hopefully he comebacks and plays at his best form possible

[@7mlc]

He’l be better than ever 💪 looking forward to more sessions with him!

[@mahmoodkhan1535]

It feels so weird to watch a normal Training session after people are brainwashed by tiktok's extra saturated and highly edited videos, this is exactly how i litteraly train but it feels like i'm not perfect as i've been comparing myself with social media shorts. This is a huge motivation for me, thanks michael for showing the actual training.❤

[@dukesogoated]

If your sessions are always perfect then you’re not getting better

[@mahmoodkhan1535]

@@dukesogoated Exactly, this is so true.

[@ActuallyAce]

Michael I have been doing your training sessions almost every time i go the park and I have gotten so much better thank you so much ❤ this is my favorite channel

[@7mlc]

Love to hear of your progress mate, keep working hard 💪

[@AK-kc3tt]

Great stuff Michael as always-- bringing amazing value to so many!!

[@7mlc]

Happy to help my man! 🤝

[@rokokrome5728]

Watching your Videos is a Therapy ! Love it!

[@vithgaming9901]

I will share these sessions to my teammates on Sunday training 😊

[@7mlc]

Enjoy the session mate 🤝

[@user-ou6zl4ll5v]

Nice, effective video. It can be improve me and others as well. Thank you Michael!

[@boybandit6129]

Hey Michael most excellent video and brilliant you are helping someone out getting back into football after your football career you will be one top coach!

[@7mlc]

Appreciate the kind words brother. Thank you!

[@msi5413]

great training session 👌 and good to see Alex again! all drills were educational !! thank you so much Michael!!

[@7mlc]

I’m glad you enjoyed it my friend. You are more than welcome!

[@zixnnn.]

I honestly enjoy your content Michael, you've helped me train and I've gone to your videos many times to enjoy the beautiful game. Keep up the amazing work

[@7mlc]

Thanks for the kind words mate! Love to hear you’ve gotten value from the content 🤝

[@Toanthethao]

I have learned a lot from you. Thank you so much🙏❤

[@notrushgodyt955]

Your videos help me a lot.. thanks bro

[@7mlc]

Happy to help bro 🤝

[@Jasonejb]

This is a brilliant video! I’ve just started helping with a local girls team so will try and incorporate this into warm ups and drills 👍🏻

[@ranjannayak826]

Love your video

[@rahulroysurjopaul-gv3mv]

You'r more better player than proffesional players brother.

[@7mlc]

I’ve also played professionally mate 👍

[@rahulroysurjopaul-gv3mv]

Ooh good love from india.

[@emrahmehak4595]

​@@7mlc where which club,league?

[@PatrickShelton-fv4vn]

You inspire me and my training. Love from Morocco

[@7mlc]

Love to hear that mate! ✌️❤️

[@ABDR._.]

*Thank u so much 4 ur helpful vid !!*

[@7mlc]

You’re very welcome!

[@aesthetic_waves5494]

Nice video mate , looking forward to try this with my friend too . Thanks mate 🙂👍⚽

[@7mlc]

You’re welcome mate! Enjoy the session 🤜🤛

[@Cuberz_Genix]

Your videos are really helpful

[@7mlc]

Happy to help mate 🤜🤛

[@user-bb3yd6zi]

ty so much I appreciate your videos and always getting motivated by you One day I will play in the D1 soccer team

[@7mlc]

Wishing you the best on your journey mate 💪

[@PadharKaipeng]

I love football ❤❤

[@ipp0ss121]

Very helpful especially now for the pre season for some work that’s need to be done

[@7mlc]

Happy to help mate. Have a great preseason 🤜🤛

[@ipp0ss121]

@@7mlc thanks a lot I really appreciate hearing something like that from you

[@jabutau4800]

Michael you are the best ❤️

[@7mlc]

Thanks for your support my friend ✌️❤️

[@amitshah32]

Very helpful video love from india ❤

[@7mlc]

Happy to help. Appreciate the love mate ✌️❤️

[@ananta0985]

You lovely man... your training is so impressive 👏🏼 Love from ❤️🇮🇳

[@7mlc]

Appreciate the love my man ✌️❤️

[@user-bj8wq6hi3p]

Hello, Michael! I’m Yura and I’m 9. I’ve been watching your videos for 4 years now, and have learnt a lot from you. Thank you for this. Now I really want to learn how to do zinga step with a ball. In your future videos, can you please show how to do this?

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that! I’m not sure what you mean by zinga step. Could you please explain further?

[@ariunsuvdmoyor2635]

Great vid

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate 🤝

[@language.Travel1]

BEST COACH

[@7mlc]

🤜🤛

[@user-xz6yv6yb8v]

What a video amazing

[@7mlc]

Thank you so much mate 🤜🤛

[@kevinsayce2248]

Michael, Your love for passing on these nuggets are a testament to you. I have been going over virtually all my notes/diagrams/session plans/ and little phrases I often used to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. You have given me faith that the future is in good hands 👍

[@7mlc]

I appreciate the kind words Kevin! Thanks so much

[@niko_gamesyt6331]

Me encantan tus vídeos, saludos desde Venezuela ❤

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that my friend ✌️❤️

[@niko_gamesyt6331]

Gracias brooo.

[@oe3872]

Tus videos son los mejores

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much my friend 🤝

[@jordanewen6529]

The Coventry kit again🤩 what’s the reason for this? Love it

[@lopsanglama9585]

Like your video

[@Kaelestis10]

Is it possible for you to create a complete training program that covers all aspects for different positions, for instance a specialized program for a left winger that includes everything from technical ability to fitness aspects. I think that would be great as I have been looking for something like this but nobody is selling it for a low price.

[@sakuatsu661]

Love you see your videos sir. It's pretty good to train with a partner. I have a question how do you understand that your ball is perfectly pumped?

[@user-qz7tf3pk4l]

Just like old times, huh ?🤩

[@7mlc]

Absolutely mate 🤜🤛

[@plateg6753]

min 10:30 so smooth🤤

[@Obeid_.10]

smoooothhhh

[@karlchaudry1464]

It was so fun to watch you guys train. Sounds like I would have fun with those drills too myself... Jeff almost ruined the whole session though. I don't know why he couldn't keep his balance.

[@7mlc]

Jeff was off the mark today. Gonna get his mind right for the next session 😤

[@karlchaudry1464]

@@7mlc 🤣🤣🤣. He probably needs some supplements. 😄. But anyways, I look forward to try these with a partner when I get a chance

[@araufeducation8337]

I saw your "The ultimate guide to 1v1 dribbling " video. There you said, "A lot of defenders will always stay side on with you, flat footed, trying not to get nutmegged so if defenders facing you like this (you brought your arms near your thighs), they have made your job easier, just knock the ball and run away, they have to rotate 180 degree " I didn't understand that point.

[@7mlc]

The point I made is that if you’re facing a less experienced defender, who approaches you with their hips facing towards you, this is a vulnerable position for them to be in if you decided to push the ball past them.

[@araufeducation8337]

@@7mlc But the moment I push it, he stretches out his leg and clears the ball.

[@bayonetta3469]

@@araufeducation8337 doing a body feint and explode in the opposite side most of the times works because they can't recover in time

[@smockfn]

@@araufeducation8337 you're probably just hitting it by him and running. Always approach a defender by taking a baby touch to bait them into a challenge or to move their hips slightly, then move against their momentum.

[@sambomjan]

Hey Micheal 🙌 I wanted to ask this. At the highest level, it seems that football is played more with the mind than absolute athleticism. I have used your drills to improve my technical abilities to amazing levels. For a few months, I have been more focused on the mental aspect of football. I tried to use visual stimuli when doing individual training and also just analysed the pattern of play of different players (CM and CAM), For example, when they receive the ball I noted that there are a handful of scenarios which require specific turns and for others, they perform different moves. I don't know if what I said was clear, But basically, the top players analyse the game so quickly and realise what move they need to perform, and to us, it looks seamless. I'd be really interested if you came up with drills or an entire video explaining your point of view on this mate. Thank you 🙌

[@7mlc]

Hi mate, I’m not sure exactly what your question is. Could you try to simplify it for me?

[@kailua4516]

Coach is it good to shower with cold water after finishing the exercise? My friend says it's excellent and makes you active and renews your healing.

[@YasOnYT]

Thanks coach , how can I work on decision making and scanning

[@yourgour]

How to learn about football everyday ❤

[@7mlc]

Stay curious, watch and play as much football as you can 👍

[@ultramaxx1155]

Man for a minute I thought your mate was Endrick from Brazil. I was like “Holly shit”. You had a session with Harry Kane so why not?! 😅😅😅

[@7mlc]

Haha I’m going to start calling him that from now on 😂🤝

[@ultramaxx1155]

@@7mlc ahah right 👊

[@hayk_sevoyan]

Hey Mike, i know this is the word famous topic, but i need a solution. It's the world famous having a great training session, and freezing n matchdays, also im not playing at the moment (preparing for a trial), we're playing a lot of small sided games 1v1s, etc. Even though I'm a good dribbler, sometimes i feel like I've no idea how to control the ball, would you recommend just to do a ton s of individual training session, or something else ?

[@7mlc]

Put yourself in match situations more often and you’ll start to feel more comfortable under pressure 🤜🤛

[@FayisFayisak]

❤❤❤

[@7mlc]

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[@ismail-im3or]

7MLC ❤ FOOTBALL

[@7mlc]

✌️❤️

[@omarfaruk8164]

I haven't played any match for 5 months now I'm planning to do training for 7 days for an important match 5000 touches from ball mastery 5 ball mastery drills with cones 300 reps from juggling 3 reaction drills 100 reps 3 sets each drill 3 cognitive drills 100 reps 3 sets each drill 10 minute flexibility 2 balance drill each 15 reps 3 sets 1 first touch drill 50 reps 1 set Two 1v1 drill 50 reps both Croqueta 5 minutes These for 7 days will I see benefits from all these in a match.

[@7mlc]

Best of luck for the match my friend 💪

[@amirelrafie4287]

What boots are you wearing Michael?

[@Vikram-ll4q]

One as always but i have a question that i am working so hard to go pro i work after team traing before team training and extra and extra work but i am going down and down my performance in matches is like almost going zero have you ever face the same problem in your journey if not then please suggest me something i am so worry of this please reply sir

[@STELEVENPRO]

If you doing too much thats the problem of too much work give you bad performance, you have ti di a better training plan to become better and better dont work too much on you: train on you body parts ,train your speed, train on you dribbling and passes, train on your shoots but not all this in one day do 2 tamis a week of work

[@Vikram-ll4q]

@@STELEVENPRO ok but how can now i get my confidence back i just lost the hope bro

[@STELEVENPRO]

@@Vikram-ll4q I know i have the problem too you just have to think about why you start playing football its not late we have to keep going and surch for a kay to our goal, think about it

[@Vikram-ll4q]

@@STELEVENPRO ok bro thanks a lot 🙂👍

[@grandmaster6881]

Are these balls legal for official matches of fifa or any big tournament?

[@7mlc]

Official match balls 👍

[@cr17edit.]

Bro please make zero to hero playlist

[@dakshVII]

Micky ⚡

[@7mlc]

🤜🤛

[@modoulaminceesay7743]

I wish I had a training partner like that

[@7mlc]

I hope you find one mate. Definitely worth searching for 🤜🤛

[@baxterhennessey8801]

How many sets and reps my king

[@Notme22331]

i wish i could train with you tbh cuz rn im trying to get good and start football but i just aint got the euqipment and my balls are flat and my boots are... to put it nicely bad

[@AmineQuechchar]

Welcom

[@7mlc]

🤜🤛

[@MOADE11]

I want to practice with you❤

[@imjustcurious2know]

I'm getting there. Soon I'll surpass you! 🤣

[@7mlc]

My best wishes to you in your journey 💪

[@rahulroysurjopaul-gv3mv]

Hii brother love from india, please say hii.

[@7mlc]

Hi mate, thanks for watching 👋

[@rahulroysurjopaul-gv3mv]

Love you buddy keep it up.

[@GaradAhmedAden]

Micheal, how to increase your shooting,

[@muratgokkoy4180]

Bro You play so well, why aren't you professional?

[@7mlc]

I’ve played professionally for a few years now mate 👍

[@muratgokkoy4180]

@@7mlc Ok buddy, sorry, I want to be a professional football player too. I live in Turkey, I am 18 years old. Is it still possible?

[@elamnyameto485]

How many hours do you think a 14-16 footballer shoukd train a week/day?

[@antonrodlw6905]

Around 20 hrs a week minimum

[@7mlc]

I could suggest 1-2 hours of invididyal training (30 minutes to an hour of individual work on days you have team training) but remember, the quality of your training is more important than quantity at your age. You want to be solidifying your technique and getting in as many match scenarios as possible.

[@7mlc]

@@antonrodlw6905 Not good advice, that’s an arbitrary number that doesn’t take into account the type of work a player will be doing. One player could train 10-15 hours per week, but if the quality and intensity of their training is better than a player training 20+ hours, they will develop better.

[@elamnyameto485]

@@7mlc so 1-2 hours a day except the days on team training?

[@user-en7fr8lf7i]

Hello, I have a question! As a footballer, do you drink alcohol?

[@7mlc]

No I don’t mate

[@Krishana-hp8qe]

Please so how to score freekick curve and knuckle ball please in video

[@7mlc]

Already have mate. Search “7mlc shooting techniques explained” and you’ll find the video 👍

[@Krishana-hp8qe]

Ok

[@reportedzeus]

Noice

[@linus3k]

@7mlc r u still playing in MLS ?????

[@7mlc]

I’ve never played in the MLS mate?

[@linus3k]

@@7mlc which league u play in ????? Bundesliga, La liga, Serie A ????

[@ultramaxx1155]

@@linus3khe played second or third division in America. Look up his name at the TransferMarket

[@sgdbh]

Yee tack you

[@7mlc]

You’re welcome 🤜🤛

[@tokai5390]

How do i increase stamina and acceleration

[@baxterhennessey8801]

Plyos

[@ytbe7677]

Sir i am indian I have not football shoes so I play football with out shoes I want you gave me some tips

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I hope that i will trien with you ❤❤😢

[@7mlc]

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[@7mlc]

Happy to pin when the comment makes every effort to provide good information to others mate 🤜🤛

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