Balance Drills For Footballers/Soccer Players | Improve Your Balance and Increase Performance

[@nishoobansal2712]

You have solution to my all football related problems. It makes me feel that you are my personal trainer

[@savethejoyy]

These are some good drills because you can do them inside your home, thank you Micheal!

[@7mlc]

Absolutely man, you're more than welcome!

[@chiefjoe945]

how to improve soccer IQ and how to improve vision(scanning the field) and when to keep head up in soccer

[@7mlc]

Thanks for the suggestion Joe!

[@vashishsingsitaram5576]

It is not a skill It is ability It can't be improved

[@dillo1594]

Kirani Sitaram that is the wackest thing ive ever heard, you're not born with great football IQ

[@yeh2248]

@@vashishsingsitaram5576 It is a skill.

[@thunderstormyt1593]

@@vashishsingsitaram5576 so you mean to say that ability cannot be improved

[@ohara6463]

Omg I was 8 when i started doing this, I was struggling to get starts because I got pushed off the ball easily but now I'm much stronger and now 2 years later i just got scouted by FC Barcelona, wish me good luck😁😁😁😁😁!!!!!!

[@FlaqkoGTA]

Lol you wish buddy

[@bryanodria]

Flaqko _GTA LMAO

[@maximtheinternetbreaker4243]

Lol

[@ayturkefendi6158]

Flaqko _GTA you don't got to be such a dick about it yk

[@camaoh3977]

Lol🤣🤣

[@richardappleton988]

The stuff u do is strictly exclusive.. I've Never seen them before and that's gr8.. Keep it up 💯💯💯💯💯

[@7mlc]

I appreciate it Richard, thanks so much!

[@franciscocasas712]

I've never focused on this... seems like it's also good for injury prevention? You should make a video (if possible) on the things you'll have to master to become a pro (shooting, passing, strength, dribbling, etc). Like I've never even realized I could work on BALANCE. Would be nice to know all the things I could improve on. Thanks!

[@7mlc]

You're exactly right Cisco! This can definitely be part of an injury prevention program, as its strengthening those stabilizing muscles around the major joints which without attention are prone to injury.I appreciate it man, thanks for the suggestions I'll definitely get working on those ideas soon.

[@tonimedeiros1900]

Dream Chasers United Physical atributes stamina speed aceleration agility footwork ( coordination ) strenght balance hope i can help

[@franciscocasas712]

Toni Medeiros thank you so much! Took a screen shot of it. 👌🏽🙏🏽

[@tonimedeiros1900]

Dream Chasers United you welcome bro keep the hard work

[@brian7897]

Also good for injury rehabilitation. I had ankle reconstructed twice, and spent two years doing these sort of exercises.

[@anyasimard8493]

Thanks! I’m a girl who’s smaller then everyone else I play a lot of the time and my coach just offered to let me play on the team a year older then me if I work on my balance becuase people can knock me off the ball easily so hopefully I can work on this and one day get on the older team!

[@subzero7146]

I ones asked Michael about this video and here it is. Great video mate.

[@7mlc]

Glad I could provide it for you man, thank you!

[@Tracks777]

Great! Keep it up!

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate!

[@brian7897]

Balance is why Messi is so darn good...

[@BecomePro]

Hahaha it's like your reading my mind I was thinking about this today thanks for this video!

[@wegotgame7514]

Become Pro same haha

[@RikkilousPT]

same, my balance with my right foot is really bad...

[@7mlc]

Shhh don't give away my gift of mind reading! ;)

[@richadharris4516]

lol excellent drill though.

[@BecomePro]

7mlc haha

[@danielc.4116]

Damn I'm getting most of my knowledge from just this channel, thanks so much Michelle your making a huge impact in my football/soccer!

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome! Happy to hear the channel is helping you in some way :D

[@DK-ng6nd]

Great for helping my shooting. My balance is a problem. Thanks Michael!

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome David, this will definitely help you. If you think about it, when you're planting your foot to strike the ball, you are balancing on one leg, so if you make your single leg balance more stable, you'l see better accuracy and power in your shots. Keep it up mate.

[@DK-ng6nd]

7mlc And will this help my planting foot when shooting? I feel like I have no control over how it lands, hence affecting my accuracy?

[@7mlc]

Absolutely.

[@DK-ng6nd]

7mlc Thanks mate, love all your videos :)

[@seiko889]

Thank You! I believe if I use this drill I will definitely improve.

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome mate :)

[@js044]

I'm getting better at soccer each day just because of your training videos 7mlc. And keep up the good work 👍🏼⚽️⚽️

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that mate, but the improvements only come from your hard work. Keep persevering :)

[@rohin6341]

This drills will be a huge help for me! Thanks Micheal!

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that Rohin! You're welcome man.

[@Nevadaballistics]

thanks for the new video

[@7mlc]

You're always welcome Salvador!

[@MrBeastTellEm]

ngl i rarely watch your videos but this was class! Great Job!

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate!

[@yato8940]

2024 balanace/mobility drills pls , been following your videos since this, helped me a lot increase performance as a recreational footballer.

[@IsaacMungia]

Thanks for all these videos! You inspire many of us

[@7mlc]

My pleasure Isaac, happy to hear that man thank you!

[@jhunhior]

God bless you mate

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate!

[@Shubh-gy2uz]

Thanks michael for all video

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome Shubham!

[@francomatticoli4587]

Your videos help me with my football so much, thank you for helping me improve as a player!

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome Franco, happy to help man!

[@exotic5035]

Another great training thank you man i got now Bunchhh of trainings to do this summer

[@7mlc]

It will all pay off for your season my man, keep it up.

[@ShavgangplaysYT]

Thank you bro

[@jamesmartini8639]

I tried the second part with balls instead of cones so it is also working on the touch of keeping the ball still

[@tomastomir1239]

more full training videos please more drills more exercise your vids are very good man

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate, more on the way soon!

[@angelaguirre5394]

mate ur like the best recorce out there for soccer in my opoinion

[@7mlc]

Really appreciate that Jose! Thank you mate.

[@omarabdoulgalil9170]

i'll add it to my training schedule it looks cool and will improve my balance

[@7mlc]

Great stuff Omar!

[@sukmanrai7656]

Thank you for this video ❤️💯

[@BoostFutbol]

My boy about to hit 50k! So deserved dude.

[@7mlc]

I couldn't have anticipated it coming so soon it's mad! Thanks bruv

[@BoostFutbol]

7mlc Mad tings. 😂 Looking forward to 100k before the end of the year. 👊🏼🔥

[@abderrahmanao2230]

Thank you❤️

[@2myrules900]

Thank you.

[@nagarathnaks3134]

Thanks a lot💕

[@colekettner9981]

Great drills

[@7mlc]

Thank you Cole!

[@martapivcevic6826]

Thank you. You helped me too much

[@ujjwalsamadus7144]

It was really awesome brother❤ , you're really awesome.

[@nazariomawichdelima2258]

Appreciate you a lot

[@mo_guled]

keep up the conistency bro these really help me

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear it helps man, more on the way soon!

[@MRA-jh4nu]

Every time im thinking of something to improve 2 min later you have made a video of it. I love this guy man 😂❤️

[@7mlc]

Haha glad I could provide videos to help you Mohammed! Thanks my man

[@Edward-ho2bm]

same

[@axelsernaque8848]

I definitely will do that, I never imagined that kind of exercises. Your are getting closer to 50k! subs! Nice job!

[@7mlc]

Thank you for the support my man! Glad I could provide some new ideas for you mate.

[@ezmoizy11]

Awesome vid, could you do a video on drills for improving first touch?

[@7mlc]

Thanks mate. I already have a first touch training session on my channel. Check out the training sessions playlist and you'll find it.

[@ezmoizy11]

7mlc Thanks!

[@FredericHaentjens]

Thanks a lot man !

[@7mlc]

You're welcome!

[@robinfist]

As a football coach, I have to say that your channel is my go to channel for the training of my boys! Keep up the good work!!!

[@7mlc]

I appreciate it Robin! Wishing you and your boys much success!

[@robinfist]

I will let my boys know, thank you, they will no doubt all smile!

[@sanasiconteh2794]

Looks good and effective

[@7mlc]

Thank you Sanasi!

[@Angie-gt3qp]

Thank you so muchhh!!!

[@user-ow3fr3sv6s]

As always great stuff man

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate!

[@flaurix]

this helped my shot

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that mate!

[@rylandwhitaker2183]

good video. Many players suffer from issues of balance from what I have noticed. This includes both of my kids who don't have a strong core balanced yet.

[@7mlc]

It's certainly a neglected issue. I find many youth clubs/coaches just emphasize the ball work before the child has developed the right balance and coordination. In my opinion, you need to master your own body before mastering controlling an object at your feet. Thanks for the positive feedback Ryland!

[@rylandwhitaker2183]

Since you come from the UK, what is your take on the USA soccer/football system?

[@7mlc]

I think it has its pros and cons, and in my opinion has been flawed in regards to youth development for many years, however I think the US soccer federation is taking huge strides to improve it (not saying the UK has a perfect system). I think if they can figure out the disconnect between collegiate players and the pathway to the pros, then we'l see even further improvements. At the higher levels, they definitely have something going with leagues like the PDL/NPSL and with the potential introduction of the new professional league in 2018 which will occupy the third division could be pivotal, especially if they incorporate a promotion/relegation system into the USL and hopefully somewhere down the road, between USL and MLS too. As of right now, there is just too much separation between divisions. Just my opinion :)

[@rylandwhitaker2183]

I have watched European football for years and now that my kids are playing I am closely watching what the difference is between Europe and the US system. I notice that tactics, even at a very fundamental level are not explained at all for most teams. Now I am not expecting heavy reliance on 4-3-3 formation understanding and overlapping fullbacks, however, I think kids should be encouraged to understand off-ball movement that is required to make teams successful. overlaps, wall-passes, checking to the ball, combination movement or plays are what I am thinking. I coached basketball for 8 years and I think youth sports hurt from the flaw in thinking kids aren't smart enough to learn things. I think its better to teach them the reason for everything and why and when so they can develop a soccer IQ and not be robots.

[@7mlc]

You make some excellent points, Ryland. I agree with the misconception that kids are less able to learn "complex" strategies. Sure, they may not be able to write an analysis paper on the difference between a modern wing back and a traditional full back, but through the emphasis on the off the ball movement and combination play that you mentioned, the kids can develop muscle memory and start to find their own solutions to problems instead of just following instructions. I think if we look at other youth teams, for example, Barcelona, we see a superior understanding of the game from the youngsters. Maybe those kids wouldn't be able to sit and educate someone else on tactics (although maybe they would) but put them on a pitch, let them play and they prove that complex tactics can be absorbed at an early age.

[@IKoniChiWa]

great as usual !! thanks for this

[@7mlc]

I appreciate that Juan, my pleasure man!

[@doggedfootballer1406]

Here! You do stuff that I didn't even know I could do lol thanks man!

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome mate!

[@omarelhelally4551]

7mlc i really enjoy your vids, they carry so much quality and it turns out to be really helpful in games KEEP IT UP👏👌👍

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that man, thank you!

[@neko-san5346]

back at it again with a very useful video! Amazing posture btw.

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate! Glad its useful :)

[@neko-san5346]

You're welcome!

[@smiffyboy333]

Really nice and clever ideas/drills mate. Very impressed. Could also impliment and reactive factor for the second drill and have a random recording playing like you had in a previous video. Keep it up :)

[@7mlc]

That's a great idea Tom, good thinking my man I might have to try that out. I appreciate the support!

[@lucasvaleti]

Hey, i really have to say thanks man you are one of the reasons I started KZbin. I even did a video with a training of you. Maybe you can watch it and tell me your honest opinion but if not it's no problem at all.

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Lukas! I will check out your video mate.

[@electromusicmix2154]

Great !!

[@7mlc]

Thank you :)

[@vincentdebusschere7921]

Every day waiting for A New video 👌👌 Always great video's

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Vincent!

[@RyanKnight_]

Great video man!

[@7mlc]

Thank you Ryan!

[@rossblackwood6011]

Great video !!⚽️

[@jayvandenbosch5342]

Love watching your vids!! It's helps me very much

[@7mlc]

Happy to hear that man, thank you!

[@sanjaysingh77788]

recovering back from injury, I am done with the season now gonna prepare in my offseason. BTW will it help prevent injury??

[@7mlc]

It will certainly help with injury prevention Devanshu!

[@akselkjelsmarkbattal5467]

Great vid man !!

[@7mlc]

Thank you mate :)

[@trapstar8581]

best tourial vidoes Channel 👏👏👏

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate!

[@mihirkambli6879]

great Video as always........😀😀☺️☺️

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much Mihir!

[@victorghosh5703]

Thx Man I know I really drived u crazy for this video! Thx alot mate for making this vid.and yes I will practise this everyday :).

[@7mlc]

You're more than welcome mate!

[@sebastiankounetas9509]

Back in Melbourne do you remember playing against Pascoe Vale Soccer Club? That's the club I play for and I think I remember you when I was watching Pascoe vale verses Northcate.

[@7mlc]

Yeah man, Pascoe Vale are a good club!

[@bung.kabenz.5959]

I like thank you video.

[@7mlc]

You're welcome!

[@agarbeast2414]

I wish I could do more to thank you Man U are great at teach us new things and I hope and know some day I will go pro like u and it's all going to be because of one person you man THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@7mlc]

Your support is more than enough mate. Thanks so much!

[@wolfstreetgio]

Thumbs up!

[@aayushdwivedi3145]

great video... keep up the good work please...

[@7mlc]

I will man, thank you for the encouragement!

[@malikubaidali367]

Great video as always...keep up

[@7mlc]

Thank you for the encouragement Malik!

[@malikubaidali367]

7mlc always pleasure bro

[@AbdullahKhan-uc2wc]

👌👌👍 superb

[@7mlc]

Thanks Abdullah!

[@yeah2288]

Oh yeah this is nice

[@7mlc]

Thank you Sui!

[@tanyanting3220]

Good Video! Keep up the good work

[@7mlc]

Thank you Tan!

[@rajthilak2916]

Really helpful...can you make a video on warm-up and stretching pre and post match.

[@7mlc]

Hi Raj, I have a warm up video on the channel, but need to add the post match stretching routine. Thanks for suggesting!

[@mustafaali7348]

Does the balance help the defender or only the striker in shooting ?

[@jordanalvarez9862]

"honk!" -yes good morning 😂

[@7mlc]

😂😂

[@stylomojo]

can you make exercise and warming up before training? because my glute and hamstring are weak and sore as well as Hip pain for long time

[@7mlc]

Hi mate, I already have a warm up video up on the channel, feel free to give it a watch.

[@depfootball0282]

timing couldnt b any more perfect, was just looking to improve balance!

[@7mlc]

Happy I could give you a couple of exercises to help mate!

[@kimberley2429]

Greaat video! I love your channel

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate :D

[@ItzCrespal]

Awesome vid bro it will help me.

[@7mlc]

Thank you! Happy to hear that my man :)

[@ItzCrespal]

7mlc :)

[@walidmhiri1205]

thank you bro for your videos. they're amazing. plz can you make a video about training without equipement ?

[@7mlc]

Thanks a lot mate I appreciate it! I will be making a training video without equipment very soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@walidmhiri1205]

:D thanks

[@michelostunter1239]

How do I improve my running technique to maintain speed? Im going to an academy next year and this steals my confidence as I'm not sure for my form

[@marceloflores5544]

Can u do a video about your weekly workout routine. For example, what days are your strength days, agility/sprints days etc..

[@akselkjelsmarkbattal5467]

Marcelo Flores that would be very great 👌🏽👏🏼!!!

[@7mlc]

Possibly soon mate, thanks for the suggestion!

[@Edward-ho2bm]

yeaaa

[@nelsonpenafiel573]

Is weight placed on the heel or forefoot or a balance of both

[@darraghhensey2471]

💎✔Great Excersises✔💎

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much mate!

[@adrianors89]

great video man, I've started my individual training session period. I'm hoping to go all the way into the season which starts in September. do you have any tips on how many times I hold train and what exactly I should do. Thanks!

[@7mlc]

Hi Roberto! I'm hoping to release a structured training program soon to share what I do, and hopefully it'll help you out.

[@adrianors89]

7mlc thank you, really appreciate it!

[@michaeljacksonanto3348]

@@7mlc even you are popular, you are replying very clearly to everyone that is the good quality of a player and youtuber

[@janhernandezcanine]

👋 hey can u do another video of your highlights?? I really loved the last one I

[@7mlc]

Jan Hernandez Hi Jan, yes mate when I have new highlights I will put them up. Glad you like them! 👍

[@sethmadel2059]

Good workout, you see players like Iniesta relying a lot on their ability to balance while unbalancing their opponent. Michael, the link in the description for Instagram is misspelled, it would take you to an ad instead.

[@7mlc]

Thanks for pointing that out man, I'm not sure why it came up with an ad for you, I'll have to look into it and try to fix it. I appreciate the feedback!

[@sethmadel2059]

www.instgram.com/michaellewiscunningham // from the description Because you spelled it "instgram"

[@riccardomerli7884]

Please teach me how to do a volley, because i always throw the ball away 😅😂 anyway awesome video, as always 💪🏻🔥

[@7mlc]

Thanks Riccardo. I'll make a volley tutorial soon mate.

[@DK-ng6nd]

Hi mate, great video. Just a quick question; do you use a match official ball or just your regular ball from the shop? Thanks mate, love all your videos.

[@7mlc]

Thanks David. I happen to use official match balls, but it's not necessary for effective training, if you have regular balls it's more than fine.

[@alejandrodelacueva9692]

Any tips for conditioning and strength?

[@7mlc]

I have a full bodyweight workout on the channel, as well as some fitness drills. Feel free to check those out mate.

[@diegohz000]

I have been improving with everything cause of you man,thanks:)! and I have only one problem I need to fix,which you can fix ,is to how to shoot from far to the Goal with accuracy to top bins? just like ronaldos goal with united,that bullet! ,because I want to be a distance shooter with accuracy and can you make a vid like that in the future?,it would be a pleasure to me and to people that need it,thanks man and keep it up!:)

[@7mlc]

Thank you Diego, I will make a video about long range shooting in the future. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ahsanmonaf2294]

great video i have a question when you dribble towards a defender at speed when they jockey you and they keep on backing off how can you get past them

[@7mlc]

If they are backing off you then you are completely in control, that's the perfect time to beat them with speed. Dribble straight towards him and he will be forced to try and guess what side you are going to go. Look at his body language and go the opposite side.

[@storeplser-storsmag1351]

I went from Dream League Soccer 17 to this, so its gotta be good

[@7mlc]

Must be a good day ;)

[@doctordef324]

My 11 year old son is stumbling around on the pitch constantly!!! He wasn't like this at 8 years old but for some reason at 11, he's noticeably falling around and looking mechanical on the pitch. Not flexible and fluid... The only thing that pops in my mind is that he has some type of balance issue to work on. That's why I'm here!!!

[@41DiRkNoWiTzKi41]

+7mlc Nice video. Never thought about this and will try it out. Will you make a video about how to do a long pass and ping? Love your shooting technique videos because of how in depth they are. A similar video on long passes and pinging would be awesome!

[@7mlc]

Thanks so much! Yes I'll do a long pass tutorial soon mate :)

[@41DiRkNoWiTzKi41]

7mlc awesome, thank you so much! Long passes are really important for me as I play CDM. I have just started training individually and I'm really looking forward to seeing how much I will improve in the next months.

[@erickmejia3919]

Finally I'm early

[@7mlc]

Nice Erick!

[@stevenagefc2506]

can you do a video on a training session with a wall

[@7mlc]

I will in the future mate, thanks for the suggestion!

[@footballremix3254]

Thank u 7 mlc