How Beckham Mastered the Freekick - Step by step Tutorial

[@thefootballfolk]

20 years since he last played in the premier league and he still holds the record! How long before Ward-Prowse leads the way?

[@quincyw6940]

More like Lord-Prowse 2 games

[@-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-]

Other tips I think might be useful are: 1. You can bend your standing leg for better control and power if need be, because you can move your body more smoothly 2. Angle your torso slightly downwards or at least straight if you don't want the ball to fly away vertically 3. If you feel uncomfortable performing a technique in a specific way, adjust your movement until it's both effective and sort of natural

[@RMALegion7]

Thanks this will help me ❤

[@jokesonu3412]

Step 1: the hair, you need a Beckham haircut no matter what era it was, but you need one

[@thefootballfolk]

You know! I grew my hair out just to make this video 😏

[@itsytyt5192]

Ha

[@blemand2992]

Nah bro you gotta be bald and take a 1 km run like Roberto Carlos

[@Pesleak]

@@thefootballfolk 🌚🍾

[@Pesleak]

@@thefootballfolk my man 🌚🥂

[@randymarsh7577]

How James Ward Prowse hasn't gone to a top six side is beyond me. You'd want him in your team just to take all the free kicks and corners 👍😀

[@thefootballfolk]

I couldn’t agree more! Such a good player 👌😊

[@saladassphotography]

He was the first player I bought in my fifa team lmao😂😂 best decision I’ve ever made

[@MasteredUltraInstinct]

This was an amazing tutorial. Also, love the football pitch and the view. 🤩

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 It a pretty awesome place to play ❤️😍

[@MasteredUltraInstinct]

@@thefootballfolk I'm jealous.

[@812editz]

@@thefootballfolk BISHOPS PARK>>>>

[@mikevismyelement]

As an American who never learned how to even lace a ball until I looked it up online, this is really cool to see. There is a ton of technique in striking

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate! Not sure I’ve ever laced a ball tbf 😅😄

[@lebarbosa9778]

The only part that's useful is where he hits the ball with what part of the foot. One thing is not mentioned is about the torso. The more power you put into your shot, the more your chest should be pointed to the floor, if not the ball will go to the moon. Beckham keeps his chest at a 90 degree angle with the floor, balanced, in control. Other thing to pay attention too is how much you should bend the knee of your shooting leg, bend more for more power. cheers from brazil

[@alocius.rozario]

Please continue making videos such as these. Great work! ✨❤️

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much, Alocius 😃

[@itsytyt5192]

Gh

[@streettekkers]

I saw so many beckham videos but this one is the best ,i never know he generates arc shape follow through, thank you so much brother 💯

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome to hear! Glad it was valuable for youuu 😁🧡 Let me know how you get on 👍

[@moemoerinho9201]

100%

[@AtomicDrawing509]

Yo i feel like this channel gonna be one of the top The way he makes the videos are so much fun to watch

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it 😁 Glad you find the videos fun to watch ❤️

[@user-ix4rh1bj7v]

To any young kids I suggest trying to model your free kick technique off this. I did when I was young and it led to me becoming a much better crosser too. That whipping technique is dangerous. Obviously a great corner technique too which I found success with when I was still playing.

[@Pikoldan]

Mate this video is my essense 😅 I modelled my entire set piece routines after Beckham, I have also found it can help with certain types of passes and shot as long as you integrate it right

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome! I kinda did the same thing 😂 such a versatile technique 🧡

[@Pikoldan]

@@thefootballfolk Yeah it really is, you starting these is really giving me the motivation to get keep trying to get into a team so thanks man

[@thefootballfolk]

@@Pikoldan so good to hear mate. Keep going 👍

[@sloxed5732]

I truly believe that I'll become a great player cuz of your tutorials. thanks for helping me and I know that your channel will blow up

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome to hear!! Do you have any video requests to help with an area of your game?

[@sloxed5732]

@@thefootballfolk yes I want to improve my technique . do you have some effective drills and some suggestions ?

[@thefootballfolk]

@@sloxed5732 that’s awesome! My best advice without recommending a video is to focus on what your good at, and to spend time master those things. Also, try to keep your game simple; Plenty of moving, short passing and clear communication to your team mates 👍 Lastly, one thing to keep front of mind is that “Football is a simple game, complicated by footballers” 💪🏽

[@JR44444]

Very interesting to see how he uses his arms. He's a right foot and raises his left arm for balance. Meanwhile im a left foot and i use my left arm for balance, despite taking the same approach angle toward the ball. Great video!

[@MesutOzil95]

What an amazing place to practise and improve your football skills👍

[@namikazeminato7973]

I watched one of your video and now I have watched all of your videos.. Great Work.. Keep Going 👍🏻

[@thefootballfolk]

Yay!!! Thanks Namikaze 😁😁 Plenty of more to come 🤩

[@dharmiksanghvi9341]

hey just found your channel and you are making such great, detailed and short videos that make alot of sense. its very hard to stop clicking on your vides. love it keep doing this and make some videos for goalkeepers (me) like distribution,diving etc. thats some top notch content

[@nazrulsuani9150]

This channel is legit the one that makes sense the most.

[@coleb09coleman74]

I am no one at all, but been a player, coach, ref, and student of the game for 30 years.. the best on you tube in my humble opinion.. fantastic stuff! Do you have anything on "ankle lock" or how to shape your striking foot .. I have run into this so often , and there isnt a great video that I have seen on the subject. again, super stuff, love the breakdown!

[@thefootballfolk]

Really appreciate it mate! That’s awesome to hear ❤️ Actually my next video (after tuesdays video) will be on shooting, so I’ll make sure to focus on the ankle/foot positioning. Is there anything in particular that your struggling with? Cheers matey

[@georgeleach4514]

I loved the acrobatics of the goal keeper

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@pacegoca5764]

Wonderful Video, it helped me to perfect this tecnique, i play as a midfielder and i didnt know about all this stuff i did pretty accurate passes but i was bad at freekicks now i am kinda better. keep going like that!

[@thefootballfolk]

Amazing to hear! Keep working at it 💪🧡

[@ARINDAMDAS-yf1ve]

An academic player scoring with that curve for the first time in life Thank you Man You changed My life

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@Ripmatthews]

This pitch! You train in heaven bro

[@ophrasbankaccount7716]

short and sweet! perfect! find myself watching 4+ of your videos bcs of this.

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome! Happy that you’re enjoying them. Plenty of more to come 😁⚽️

[@JohnDoe-vc5qb]

Bro that’s scenery is beautiful goddsmn

[@Ibrahim_ouahbi1]

Fantastic place for practice, great analyses keep up ⬆️

[@jayfarr1445]

Great tutorials good sir

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Jay!! 😁👍

[@aaronkaplan6441]

Brilliant. thanks for the great explanation and breakdown.

[@Johnifuse]

Hello I learn a lot from your videos I just want to learn about where can I stand to get the best pass from my teammates in a match.

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey 👋 thanks for the lovely feedback :). What position do you play as that will play into it. But essentially, you’ll want to look where there is space so you can move into it ready to receive the ball. Also, if a team mate has a ball and there is defenders between you and that team mate, try and move to a position where there is a clear path of sight so that you now become and option :) I’ll try and make a video about soon 👍 I hope this helps

[@Johnifuse]

@@thefootballfolk thanks

[@Master_Lee1]

My no. 1 coach

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏

[@ragecore_]

My man is still replying to every single comment for a 5 months old video, Your content is unreal. Keep it Up! 💛

[@Samarthboi]

When I clicked on ur video I thought u had like 10k Or 20k video but it wasn't the quality of ur video is amazing bro is unrated by the algorithm

[@thefootballfolk]

😂😂😂 Hopefully soon. I only started a few days ago 😁😁

[@Samarthboi]

@@thefootballfolk hope u make more video and get success🏆💪

[@thefootballfolk]

@@Samarthboi ❤❤

[@thefootballfolk]

@@Samarthboi There's plenty of more to come :).. Any recommendations?

[@Samarthboi]

@@thefootballfolk how to curve a football/soccer ball

[@theeuropeanreporter]

Where is this filmed? Great info, thank you

[@illyasantony21]

Fantastic work bro...... Give some jumps tutorial for attacker

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers mate 🧡🧡

[@altansonmaz4987]

Great video, Where is that picturesque football pitch?

[@traveltipsandguides]

It feels like I have watched this exact video before

[@Kentchangar]

Do you plan on doing vidoes on other great Free kick takers: Sinisa Mihajlovic and Juninho?

[@samt5663]

Spot Eastbourne New Zealand.

[@vloggerafsi06]

One day you will be successful keep going bro🤗 Love From India🇮🇳

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Afsi ❤️

[@MrGamingANDfootball]

Please make a video of the drills and volume of work to have the fitness for a 90 minute match

[@thefootballfolk]

Love it! Tomorrow I’m releasing a video that is the first step in this process 😁 Stay tuned my friend 👍

[@modibo75]

Watching from france 🇫🇷

[@thefootballfolk]

Much love 😁

[@asadullahdaud8578]

even tho your account is new, your content is top tier. keep up the great work!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you Asadullah!! ❤️

[@patogames5099]

You missed the true Step 1: Predators - must have a pair of preds. You've done Becks a disservice by wearing Nike in this clip... 😉

[@CognizantCheddar]

Ugh, I'm jealous of your Phantom Venom Elites. Such a great boot, and they're so hard to find now. So much better than the Phantom GTs. Still better than the new Phantom GXs.

[@j.yk2]

amazing video man!!! keep up the great content

[@thefootballfolk]

Appreciate it! Thank you 🙏

[@sushi7207]

Very Informative! Thank you

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re so welcome!! 🧡

[@yoihenbath]

Hey man please make a video on how to shoot the ball harder and also how to lock ankle

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s the video I’m working on now 😁😁🤫

[@arhaxgd]

i was actually doing it for the whole time and didn’t realise it lmao

[@jcamp3908]

The best to ever take free kicks

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏 He’s pretty good 😍

[@tonerz0fdubb716]

Just got into rec soccer a few months back I can’t get any curve on my outside foot shots but can trivela with both the left and right foot watched soo many tutorials and still can’t get it down

[@dmajumdar2059]

You're beyond awesome sir !

[@daleharris7325]

yeah youre gonna have loads of subs very very soon. Quality of your vids are great

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you!

[@hussk0]

Thanks for the videos, could you make one on how to strike? - I see multiple videos saying different things, bit confusing

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks for the suggestion :) I’m in the process of putting together a shooting video which should be out within the next little bit 👍 Is there anything in particular you’d like me to touch on?

[@hussk0]

@@thefootballfolk Niiice, and yeah specifically, which area of my foot should the ball be hitting? Seen people saying different things. Thanks - I subscribed🫡

[@ArsenalfanfromUKR]

Hey man, a bit late but how do i make my shots not miss when doing the closed foot, when ever i do that technique it goes wide, i want it to go into the corners, thanks

[@bullet5591]

Your vid’s look high quality keep up the good work

[@thefootballfolk]

Appreciate the kind words 😁

[@uweiorweur123]

how did u edit the ball movement on the thumbnail? what is the software used

[@Weissheitt]

Brilliant video mate

[@thefootballfolk]

Glad you enjoyed it 🧡🧡

[@mffouzaanmd]

can u make a vid on the most succesful penalty technique plz

[@thefootballfolk]

I’ll certainly add it to the list 😁 Appreciate the suggestion 👍

[@acquiesce100]

Beckham's technique was beautiful. The other person who could take a free kick better than Beckham was, in my opinion, Maradona. Maradona taught Zola how to curl the ball from a free kick. Watch the video of Zola explaining it when taught the yougsters. Maradona's technique was out of this world.

[@thefootballfolk]

Yes!! 👌

[@adhilmuhammed5852]

Great work ❤️

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks ❤

[@fathi5966]

Great work man 💪❤😎

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Fathima❤️❤️❤️

[@joaquinl20]

Gran video. Saludos desde Chile

[@thefootballfolk]

Chile!! Gracias 🙏

[@ammarzainalabidin7287]

I wish i could facetime/video call you and show you what did i do wrong on my curle/curve shot . I have been practicing for 2 months everyday but never got it right yet

[@thefootballfolk]

If you upload a video to your channel I can take a look 👍

[@evgenidimitrov7790]

Juninho!

[@AntosZer01]

Great video, but Juninho Pernambucano has the best technique as he has the record for most free kicks scored worldwide… even from longer distances and impossible angles.

[@thefootballfolk]

Completely agree, he’s no doubt the most successful Freekick taker 👍 This was in reference to the premier league, and specifically the curling Freekick 😁😁

[@AntosZer01]

@@thefootballfolk U maybe right, but Juninho has scored a few curlers in his time. Look at that one he scores against Barca and Victor Valdes 🤌🏾

[@thefootballfolk]

Very true! But it’s hard to beat a Beckham curler 😅👌 Just like it’s hard to beat a Juninho Knuckleball 🤩

[@AtelierDope]

Juninho is the only one I’d trust with the knuckleball and to get a shot on target. Success rate for others appears to be much lower and unviable (waste of a free kick most times) Sinsa Mihajlovic had a great record (plus they look better of a lefty 😂)

[@lucasevangelista6529]

Juninho has the greatest score, but have you heard of Rogerio Ceni? He scored 59 free kicks being a goalkeeper

[@acquiesce100]

What location are you in filming this? It's stunning

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s in New Zealand 😁

[@acquiesce100]

@@thefootballfolk Stunning place. Great videos, very well explained and I hope you have a very successful football academy. What a stunning place to train. It doesn't look to big and open. It looks relaxing, friendly and welcoming. Well done to you.

[@thecelticmagician8421]

Shunsuke Nakamura is amazing at this

[@XxBadBoy1366xX]

My question is, where is the field your practicing on? It looks amazing

[@Ryan-ee7pl]

Looks like Wellington

[@faraznazir9322]

Can anyone tell me how much air should I put in my football?????

[@sugs0377]

What boots are you wearing?

[@diegolisandror2]

Messi has a very similar technique, there's an image going viral of his right foot pretty much standing sideways, like you show at the end of the video, pretty weird technique

[@seal-teeth]

James Ward Prowse has entered the chat

[@DanielSonHMS7]

Great video! Real quick, should we be flexing our abs?

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate. It’s not something you necessarily think about, but they should be engaged to generate the power :)

[@Knappnax]

Cool video but do you live in paradise city or what 😮

[@ShmuelBezaleel]

where was this filmed?

[@T1FAKER-1]

BUEN VIDEO CRACK 💯👊 P.D: NEW SUB

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you!!!!! 😁😁

[@Sliwowsky]

FINALLY someone explained the run up...i never caught this.

[@thefootballfolk]

Nice!! Have you given it a go yet?

[@Sliwowsky]

@@thefootballfolk today i have game set up with my mates. I will try it on the warm up and let you know 😉 I was always decent with free kicks..but I was lacking with method to give the ball this rotation without sending it to outer space. Because if I tried to kick it harder, no matter i did it with side of my feet on the bottom corner of the ball, It will fly over the goal. Now I see the run up make all the diference and generate the force to give this pretty ball the rotation I need.

[@thefootballfolk]

@@Sliwowsky nice!! How did it go??

[@Sliwowsky]

@@thefootballfolk not well, definetly this run up is something i need to get used to....not so easy on couple of first tries, felt unnatural, or maybe I did it wrong. Everything with it is diferent from what i normaly do. Only got couple tries but will keep figuring it out. Thanks for follow up.

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s a tricky adjustment to make, but like anything it takes time to build new habits. Keep working at it and make it your own. Try and straighter run up too :) whilst still keeping the ‘S’ shape 👍👍

[@chrismac2234]

Laurent Robert had a higher conversion rate. He'd be my left footed kicker. Different technique as well

[@nabeehahamed2439]

Can you give the beginner drills in football for beginners 1 dribbling 2 ball control 3 shooting 4 free kick 5 football lower leg workout 6 upper body workout I am a beginner footballer . I want to become a pro player . Can you help me please. I think you will help me . Thank you Nabeeh

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey Nabeeh, thanks for the suggestions 😁 That’s awesome that you’re looking to progress your game in the hopes of one day making it pro. Good going! I’ll definitely add these to the list of topics to cover in future video 👍👍 For the time being, is there 1 particular aspect your looking to improve?

[@kondziox11]

it's successful becasue everyone shot like this and it's the eaziest. Knuckelballs or top spins are much better and much harder to learn

[@frenzxy7348]

you deserve more subs

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you. We’re on our way 💪🏽

[@emmaoraduy710]

If I scored one of those ishhhhhh goal keepers will fear me😂😂

[@Jagjitsingh-mz8to]

Now Its prowse baby lesgo

[@thefootballfolk]

What a Freekick once again! Must be like giving away a pen for the other team. Just hoping the goalie saves it 😂🤯

[@i_sekai]

same analyze for Juninho maybe?

[@thefootballfolk]

Sounds like a plan! The guy is a beast 🔥

[@khushalkhot570]

Hey I would like too see some drills for good dribbling that you could do home I really hope you would listen to me. Thank you.

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey Khushal! I have a video planned out that touches on this :). It will be a couple of weeks but I’ll make sure to tag you when I launch it. Anything in particular you’d like to see in the video? What part of dribbling would you like to improve?

[@khushalkhot570]

@@thefootballfolk hey football folk thank you for replying! Something in particular I would be thankful too see is for some good step over skill to defeat difficult defenders. This is the issue I’m facing while dribbling. I’m winger so you could also make a video helping the wingers. Thank you!

[@thefootballfolk]

@@khushalkhot570 Awesome 👍 I’ll make sure I add it to the list :) Keep up the good work mate

[@tylertin3104]

ward-prouse gonna break the record

[@snowbrdr99]

Why does the follow-through path matter if the ball is already in the air?

[@thewhypodcast3642]

Messi has his own version of this kick the follow through and form are very similar

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@EugeneEmile]

Nice, but what about Juninho Pernambucano 44% (!!!) conversion rate with Lyon alone.. Since you are talking about the "most successful freekick technique".

[@brendanhigginson7996]

Love the vids mate could you do one on a power shot by chance?

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey Brendan, I certainly can 😁 what is it the power shot you’d like to improve? That way I can make sure I touch on it 😃

[@augustinboban12]

Nice Videos coach . Remember me when you get million subs 😉.

[@thefootballfolk]

Deal! 😁😅❤️

[@Quazzi]

Thing is, it's not perfect. The technique shown lacks lots of the details surrounding the top spin and what you end up with is a standard curling shot and not a dangerous dipping curl.

[@hafsaeljari8899]

Can you make a video about how to shoot? I subbed

[@thefootballfolk]

I certainly can, is there anything in particular that you’d like help on with shooting? For example: accuracy, power, technique, moving vs stationery? Let me know ❤️❤️

[@hafsaeljari8899]

@@thefootballfolk I don't really know what I'm doing wrong but every time I shoot it stays low. I can't get power in my shot.

[@thefootballfolk]

@@hafsaeljari8899 hey, I’m going to be working on a shooting video in the next few weeks which I think will help you a lot with this issue 😁👍

[@hafsaeljari8899]

@@thefootballfolk thank you!

[@thefootballfolk]

@@hafsaeljari8899 I’ll be touching on this in a week or two 😁

[@kamil666555]

Juninho Pernambucano

[@ricardopopcorn5771]

Bruv i thought it was david beckham 1:39

[@szveszs]

J Pernambuco entered...

[@viranimediakenya3272]

Think Juninho

[@mffouzaanmd]

now guys you need to practice that freekick

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@mffouzaanmd]

@@thefootballfolk can u make a vid on the most succesful penalty technique plz

[@mffouzaanmd]

@@thefootballfolk btw u earned a sub

[@thefootballfolk]

I’ll add it to the list for sure 👍🧡

[@jackwilliam2965]

Someone who else kicks the ball like this is ESR at Arsenal.

[@StepBaum]

Can you explain why no.6 matters for the kick? It already happened no? Good video nonetheless

[@thefootballfolk]

Yea sure thing. Although it happens after the ball has left the foot, the drag happens naturally if you’ve created enough momentum with the other steps. If the momentum isn’t created, this step will feel incredibly unnatural. So by thinking about the drag, when you’re striking the ball, it will encourage you to shift your weight across the ball, causing more spin 👍 I hope that makes sense

[@StepBaum]

@@thefootballfolk Yeah makes a lot of sense, thank you! Aspiring biology/chemistry/sports teacher, this way of explaining helps a lot. Answer is much appreciated and thanks for the great content :)

[@taioubai6264]

❤

[@mccann82]

Nakamura had similar technique.