Awareness and Decision Making Training | Drills To Improve Mental Sharpness

Visual awareness and decision making are essential to be able to play football/soccer at a high level. Having the ability to process information, scan the pitch for options, and make quick decisions will set you apart from the rest. With these drills, you can improve your awareness, decision making and overall mental sharpness to improve your performance on the pitch.
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[@7mlc]

Hi guys! Thanks for being patient last week while I was recovering from a slight ankle sprain, but Omar and I are back with a fantastic training session! Most of these drills involve some sort of cognitive component to them to not only sharpen your skills technically, but also challenge you mentally. Give some of these a go with your teammate/training partner, and if you don't have one, there's hundreds of individual training sessions on the channel for you to do alone. Enjoy!

[@the_nilz1663]

Great ideas here! Thanks for sharing Michael Myself as a player need this type of work done. I started playing late and haven’t been around the game long like most other players. These work loads polish areas of playing on the field that can rarely be replicated without playing the game itself. So truly thanks again guys.

[@megaman2127]

7mlc i was recently cut from my high school team mainly because of political point of views from the coaches I’m better than most kids who tried out I play striker but ive wanted to change to winger what drills would you suggest for me to become a better striker

[@funnyfootballworld906]

I think we have a cycic connect ion exactly what I lacked I'm my game and was looking for God bless you

[@cool28990]

Brilliant drills thanks so much.

[@kamarulhafizs6575]

and now i've idea to train smartly😊

[@StepAhead_Training]

Love this video! I’ve struggled with being nervous in games my whole life but slowly with individual training and pushing my boundaries I’ve gotten better with it. But this video is going to help me a lot thanks so much!

[@7mlc]

Keep working hard mate, confidence comes from preparation!

[@StepAhead_Training]

7mlc I will and you’re right, thank you so much!

[@porbi7937]

Same as you Jamie

[@StepAhead_Training]

Matti yeah man it can suck but the hard work does pay off in the end

[@henryhaggai9161]

Jamie Jesse Am a coach and this is going to help me greatly, thanks so much

[@stevenclarke646]

love the dribbling part with partner putting some shots in

[@damudread]

One of the best Training drills I have seen in my 30 years of playing the beautiful game

[@FuriousDave]

I really like this. I’ve just starting managing my first team and one of the biggest challenges I’m facing right now is how to improve everyone’s awareness and confidence on the ball. This looks like it would be really useful!

[@grounded4845]

Your touch is on point 💪

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate!

[@bachorjonah4278]

One of the best tutorials ever. God bless you 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@DJSpyral]

SO I love the "man on" drill with 3 sets of colored cones. I think I'd change the verbal cues though to be more in line with any cues given on the sideline. Using right, left or turn might be more beneficial. Otherwise love the idea!

[@michaelkoss]

I love how you discuss WHY you are doing the drill and not just what you are doing! Thank you!!

[@basskicking4532]

After watching few of your videos, I am now convinced and I subscribed lol! I like your drills but more importantly, I like your logic and reasoning behind each drill. That is how I know if someone knows the game or not. YOU DO KNOW THE BEAUTIFUL GAME. So thank you for doing this my friend.

[@ksdean01]

I like these videos. My daughter is moving from striker position to mid-fielder. A lot of vids on importance of awareness and decision making for mid-fielders, but yours actually give drills she and I can work on. thanks

[@user-ze6qx1py2l]

You are not only a skillful master player, but also an excellent technical coach. The best one I have seen on youtube so far. Thanks.

[@hakontra3772]

Thank you so much. Vision and decion making is probably what i struggle the must with.

[@7mlc]

You're welcome Jens, these will definitely help you improve that ability mate!

[@sunnysengvilay780]

I think this is one of your best video. I love all the drills on this video and can’t wait to trains with my kids on it.

[@Rio9striker]

fantastic drills adding that mental awareness factor into each drill is something you need for a match but is hardly shown in other training videos.

[@leoanaya9878]

Great video. I see a few poor excuses for a human being hit the dislike button on this kid who does a great job breaking down these exercises that will help any player at any level. Keep up the good work.

[@christopherjroyakhilome8360]

Thanks for this drills, this is what I really need right now because lately I have been panicking in the field being afraid of not wanting to lose the ball

[@kassiawilson2740]

these are so simple but so good thanks mate

[@dave2009summer]

Man how are you always able to come up with ideas for such great drills? You drills are without a doubt the best on KZbin.

[@barryduggan7361]

One the best I've ever seen, awareness over the shoulder and around you is invaluable. Great drills to get this in my players heads, I've been talking to them about this skill, these drills are ideal. Thank you. From Ireland.

[@dave2009summer]

Another great video! All these drills are extremely practical and anyone who has played soccer seriously would know these are effective.

[@ryancogswell6543]

Great skills and also great teaching.

[@jessiharragin2089]

Great session man those drills are the best I've seen

[@cijothomas7285]

This video is lit asf and that guy Omar is also a great player it feels really good to see both of u training together all of Ur videos has let me to turn into a great player keep making these r always a key which adds a lot to my game

[@7mlc]

Happy to help mate! Very fortunate to have a quality motivated player and all around great guy like Omar to train with!

[@danielonaolapo7684]

thank you thank you thank youu!!! had a match the other day and was so panicked, lacked composure and didn't have a good game. love these mental drills bro! thank you and Omar so much :D

[@7mlc]

You're welcome Daniel! These will certainly help you feel less panicked, because you'll have a better understanding of your surroundings. Keep working hard mate.

[@bigwu4]

Great stuff coach! One of the guys comments on the one with the signals - "this is the greatest drill ever."

[@michaelboonejr4477]

This is a quality training video , earned my subscription !

[@turgayhuseyin1128]

Fantastic video with some amazing, interesting and very different training drills! Absolutely love it

[@justinleadbetter4531]

This is a superb set of drills.

[@8412Pete]

Really good video. My touches during practices are good and controlled but then in games they bobble everywhere, I need to improve so they are good in games.

[@mehulmore7505]

Best passing drills ever… just made me subscribe

[@andresgonzales4421]

Great exercises to improve technical ability and awareness!

[@ARRNDBA]

Thanks for sharing love it......keep doing the good work

[@CalculatedPerformance]

Quality session mate, we always encourage our players to scan to understand their surroundings!

[@TomThompson]

Thanks for delivering constant contact. In these lock down days it really helps me bring some variety to the kids "dad coach" work-outs. Keep it up!

[@raphaelmarins5660]

Very simply exercises but extremelly effective! Congrats bro!

[@chijiokedavid7265]

Learning a lot from your videos thanks..

[@2in1soccer]

Really appreciate these ideas, will use them for our tutorials on our channel to better the players. Thanks again, big fan.

[@valentinejames3074]

The best training session i have ever watched

[@bestsoccertricks]

It is indeed a great training session!

[@mattroscoe8357]

All your videos are brilliant and well explained, I have saved loads of them and have now put together some really good varied training sessions for my 9 year old, I'm sure this will really improve his game thanks👍

[@7mlc]

Fantastic to hear you’re implementing the drills into your son’s sessions Matt! Wishing the best for both of you, thanks so much for the feedback.

[@messiahodinma437]

Great video this is really helpful. I really like this one.

[@zdenekfic9854]

What a technique you got💪💪 thanks for great exercises

[@englishwithsandro7927]

One of your best videos yet!

[@Getwisdomapplicationknowledge]

Great video keep them coming Great work

[@raneen7318]

Hello! Amazing video. What you said about the problems i face while in a match are exact ones but can you please release a video on the but training alone? There are more lonely people like with no friends to help out🙏

[@7mlc]

I have hundreds of videos that are individual sessions mate 👍

[@e1minst3r]

Excellent video - I’m always looking for great drills to incorporate into training sessions, and I’d be able to work a lot of these in to focus on different things. Quick feet, quick thinking. Great stuff. Thanks.

[@yu-ur8nh]

D1: 1:30 D2: 2:31 D3: 3:30 D4: 5:20 D5: 7:06 D6: 7:47 D7: 9:00 D8: 10:00

[@ericakitikpa5344]

Good job brother. May God gives you more inspiration for the next drills.

[@georgevillonjr.7012]

Amazing vid. Thanks will try these with my daughter

[@tomjohnson2586]

Your videos are great, well done!

[@InmeinYou]

Great video as always. Your content is solid and yields great results. Keep it up.

[@femwa]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!! So vital for young players to do this from an early age. Brilliant use of visuals.

[@HungTran-cg8yz]

Many thanks !!! Hopefully you will be successful in your team , mate!!

[@7mlc]

Thank you for the encouragement mate!

[@lewismakori5509]

I love the drills and I believe this will improve my game

[@mbongenimadikizela490]

I really like your training sessions coach

[@jordiargomaniz7]

Great content and good quality. Thank you very much!

[@jahangiramjed7100]

Brilliant video...Will do these drills with my son

[@brucebusch628]

These drills are money!!

[@hyungseokkim1275]

Awesome! This is very excellent training. Thanks for good video.

[@amteshwarsinghkhokhar1374]

Glad to see you back!

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate!

[@garfieldrobinson7837]

This is an excellent exercise. Thank you

[@steveaustin3962]

Impressive demonstration on some very cool drills. Got your link from my daughter's coach! Some of these are beyond her skill level (she's 9) but there are some we can definitely do. Looking forward to it

[@chadbrown9939]

So effective 💯

[@MusaBaldeh-g8t]

Fantastic video I really appreciate it.. I will try to improve on it ... Thanks for helping bro.

[@milanac1022]

This is indeed the best training session you ever had with him.

[@7mlc]

It was a great session!

[@milanac1022]

@@7mlc My favorite part was the one with you guys dribbling the soccer balls coming at you really hard. It's a really practical way of working on your one-on-one.

[@sheelas1389]

U r very intelligent in reading our mind man

[@coachz7970]

Amazing Drills for Visual awareness, the best on the net, Thank you very much.

[@brettseaborne3884]

Really great instruction mate, I'll use these techniques for my players

[@tjtv50]

Awesome vid. Great clinical session

[@AsmrTastyfoodMaxAndstationery]

Thanks mate , i was waiting for this only ! ❤

[@7mlc]

You’re welcome mate!

[@macthe-qy2ip]

Excellent drills, thanks

[@kevinramacha8208]

I just love this session

[@7mlc]

It was a great session!

[@NVofus]

Great advice, warm up and sessions.👍🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@dannyortiz8079]

Quality exercises... Well done!!!

[@marcoguarinogkc1]

excellent point on proper shoes, see too often players simply wearing the wrong footwear

[@sangamrai4172]

Best football learning channel....love from India....

[@fenixcisne]

Great training man. Thanks for sharing!!. Greetings from Mexico.

[@flavamichaels9442]

I love the last section

[@sanjitdon]

Amazing video. Helped my boys improve their awareness. Thanks Bro!

[@dssanders6100]

Great video...can't wait to get started on this one!!

[@mthokozisithalente8736]

Wow man 🙌🙌🙌🙌I salute you for video 🤗🙏🙌

[@MrZoro7694]

What a creative and fun drills you two have ! Thanks for the videos. Support from Vietnamese fan.

[@veenamveenam6106]

Awesome session

[@axziz0094]

Thanks you so much for this video

[@haribejishkumar9511]

I can't keep myself shut up. I must say that the 4thing drill is a killer.. I just loved it.. Thanks michael 😘

[@7mlc]

Always welcome mate!

[@manuelalejandrovillacresca7145]

excelente trabajos saludos de Ecuador

[@shrutidhamija7245]

Awesome video

[@masked000]

Hi Michael could you make a video about building stamina for people who don’t have a official football pitch to use? I would really appreciate it. 👍🏽

[@jtk1ify]

fantastic training for space and time awareness, i wish i had been able to see videos like this when i was a youngster

[@montesheppard7416]

Fantastic stuff!

[@Anthony-yp3ug]

will definitely be doing these drills soon

[@ShahzebKhan-qu3mg]

Was eagerly waiting for this week video,Thanks

[@7mlc]

Always welcome!

[@Alejandro-yj4fo]

thank you this help so much

[@Qwmnenbvctyzioswo]

Exactly what I was looking for king is back with blast😎

[@7mlc]

Thank you bro!!

[@marcusjuve07]

Thanks amazing video

[@dimoskaragiannis3051]

So many good drills here. Thanks heaps!

[@youristjean5651]

honestly I need a lot of these drills especially the one where you're listening to your team mate while he's behind you with the cones. This year specifically if I focus on these with a team mate, partner or team training(or having a coach), crossing, shooting, speed and endurance training and receiving, and probably as important as all of these aspects mental or mentality training I would absolutely be different class, and be able to confidently at levels higher than my regional u23 side and my university club team. The biggest thing I learned whilst playing at the u23 level last year is that I am a frustrating teammate to play with because one practice I could be executing everything perfectly and the next I can barely make a pass because I'm so agitated or nervous, so my head goes down when I mess up. I want to play at the usl2 or npsl level or for my local mls clubs u23 team this year and while I may have the technical skills it doesn't always translate to team practices or games, so I find myself on the bench a lot and playing at the level of my surroundings when the coaches that recruited me have seen people have seen and told me I could play better. so that's my resolution for 2019. I want to be the best at my level.

[@7mlc]

Wishing you the best on your journey mate!

[@youristjean5651]

7mlc thank you you too

[@ulala8580]

Nice! Thank you!

[@hellogooglepay6177]

thank you ,so much

[@bagumanasir6564]

Thanks for the drills they are really good