How To Calm Your Nerves And Relax In Soccer

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About this video: In this video, we go over some ways that you can get over nervousness in soccer and remain calm in pressure situations. If you want to learn how to deal with pressure in soccer, this video is perfect.
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[@SimplySoccer]

Training Programs: www.simplysoccer.academy/training-programs

[@arthurtorres6766]

SimplySoccer do you think my training plan is good. Here it is. Mondays- Thursdays 1 hour, Friday a rest day when i can just kick ball against a wall, Saturdays and Sundays. Which is 10 hours of practice. Is that good

[@arthurtorres6766]

saturdays and sundays 3 hours

[@keananalkameh4493]

Arthur Torres How old are you

[@arthurtorres6766]

Keanan Alkameh 14

[@SimplySoccer]

That is good! Just make sure that during your sessions you are fully focused and challenging yourself.

[@shaquillelopes3847]

like and be calm

[@MParfait]

Shaquille Lopes Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅

[@amogus-mg5bk]

@@MParfait you are almost at 500, and your vids are good, i will help

[@paiman95able]

the best tips is to look around 2 seconds before you get the ball, so your mind will know what to do already

[@MParfait]

pam pam Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅

[@cosmasarsenal2039]

Great Idea

[@brunoadrega7590]

pam pam yep

[@camcamcamcamcamcamc]

Elliott Hill scan before the ball is passed.

[@cleverkneesem7272]

Just like Zidane

[@jeanclaudelindem9786]

Before I play a match, the only words that are going through my head is "Progress, not perfection", which basically means that do what you gotta do in the moment instead of trying to do everything perfectly, because if you try & do everything perfectly, you'll end up making yourself tired twice as fast, you would try to do too much & it wont help you at all. Thats why I go by the words "Progress, not perfection". It really helps me & I will make a mistake or 2 at times but that just shows I have more room for progress.

[@SimplySoccer]

Nice! That's a great mindset to have.

[@ChristosMourelas]

im stealing that

[@lils2968]

@@ChristosMourelas 😂🙄 lol

[@sachinminz90]

​@@ChristosMourelassame😅

[@RodrigoLopez-dy2cq]

what makes me nervous is that ima lose the ball because then everybody will scream at me:(

[@fcorange3929]

Rodrigo Lopez practice so you don't lose the ball then

[@marvinclyde2488]

Rodrigo Lopez don't let that get to u then

[@SimplySoccer]

I understand that's a fear, but it's something you have to move beyond. There will always be those negative people, you just have to tune them out but also recognize when it's straight abuse or constructive criticism. You can't become a good player without taking some risks.

[@activeposts7857]

Rodrigo Lopez this is used to be me. To fix it man up and who cares if they shout at u. They're not God

[@isaach3400]

Rodrigo Lopez bro I feel you idk about you but you outgrow it eventually I swear dude

[@kvmthefirst5330]

Receiving the ball as a defender when the opposition is pressuring me

[@MParfait]

Kxng Kash Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅

[@evermartinez8658]

Kxng Kash that’s what makes me the most Nervous.

[@tahmidwasifzaman9562]

RELATABLE

[@oliviah.9580]

I KNOW RIGHT, like it's a quick panic to get the ball back up there

[@saado8283]

Kxng Kash omg ikr

[@carlosgarcia9509]

This video explains why soccer is the best sport in the world

[@raizeOTB]

carlos garcia excuse me its football 🤣

[@lukepitts8529]

@@raizeOTB same thing

[@pash.d1]

Luke Pitts no just stfu

[@geo7096]

Jukezy _ shut the fuck up fortnite headass bitch

[@carlosgarcia9509]

@@raizeOTB cool

[@ejamovic]

My advice.. Everytime when u want to receive the ball check your back for second. U need an info wheather the opponents pressing you or not and u need to know where your teamates are. So u can make a decison better.. Always check your back!

[@Zaux35272]

Thank you for dedicating your time everyday to help us out Dave...

[@SimplySoccer]

No problem!

[@Ex_Arc]

Will moves become instinct if I just practice alone? or do I need to be in a match like situation?

[@spencercobus6497]

Both, but continue to practice on your own because that way youl mind will want to naturally do it in a game

[@yannguerin3164]

some moves become instinct, takes a few years though

[@austinrose3421]

Yann Guerin about 9 months to a year.

[@floralbbala1718]

"The biggest mistake is not making one" P.S I have a match in 2 hours this video helped a lot, its good to see people helping eachother.

[@jorgevillatoro9118]

How’d it go?

[@Jimmy-kc7mk]

All I need is to improve in keeping my head up.

[@LiMai__]

SAME HERE!

[@coolingguy4610]

Jimmy Lokes same bro when I got the ball my head is only on the ground

[@abdouuhlt]

*literally having a football game after 10min from now lmao*

[@yamdov4303]

Well, did ya win?

[@vedanshchoudhary9798]

But the video is 11 mins long

[@rxlc9116]

Did you win

[@abdouuhlt]

yeah i watched like 5mins and yes i won

[@boosie4l133]

@@abdouuhlt what’s the score

[@fcorange3929]

Yooooooooo I needed this video so much!

[@MParfait]

FC Orange Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅

[@bp.s.s]

When I first start my training session, it was hard and I found it difficult because of me overthinking everything, But half an hour into training I seem to be playing ALOT better because of being tired and too exhausted to think so I approve this video xD

[@kennedyusiagwu3791]

Thanks bro... I usually don't feel confident enough because I always feel my opponents are way stronger and I'm not too sure of my skill level. Anyways, your video has really helped a lot. Thank you!😃😃

[@SimplySoccer]

No problem!

[@jesserodriguez7526]

Kennedy Usiagwu i swear this happens to me all the time

[@mp035]

Kennedy Usiagwu sameeee

[@carterman1025]

Just like it says! Keep calm and soccer on!

[@SimplySoccer]

hahah I like that

[@stefanbalan5513]

Football*

[@soccerboy2611]

funny thing is during indoor when I'm defending I do better when I am nervous about messing up it helps me defend better for whatever reason (but It hurts me in real 11 v 11 games when I'm in the midfield)

[@soccerboy2611]

reason I get nervous on defense is because I'm much smaller and slower than everyone because I'm 2-3 years younger than everyone ( but it helps me concentrate on every touch they make and keeps me from messing up when 1 on 1 with an attacker on my indoor team)

[@SimplySoccer]

That's the spirit. Focus on what you do have control over. I used to play in an older age group when I was younger and it not only taught me how to use my body more effectively, but to also use the ball better.

[@FootPauler]

Soccer Boy it might be because in indoor it's much easier to recover from a mistake especially closer to the back, but in 11-a-side each mistake it more grave so you feel alot more fearful

[@joeydominic726]

what makes me nervous is when a get the ball because i always get tackled so i am gonna practise my first touch and ball control and postioning yo get away from the opponets thx for vid:)

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it!

[@FTM63FTM]

Fifaskillgamingx- gaming channel lol you just gave me the answer thx lol

[@yogamunusamy203]

Fifaskillgamingx- gaming channel same prblm bro

[@luissalas853]

Fifaskillgamingx- gaming channel hope you have improved! I use to be really nervous on the ball and always tried to keep opponents far from me but then I realized that it's not that hard to keep the ball when opponents are close. now I personally love being really close to opponents with the ball. all I do is use my arms, legs and body to cover/protect the ball. it's really not that hard.

[@charlesbaudelaire4765]

Fifaskillgamingx- gaming channel

[@TMBSTNE-pj7rk]

I over think the situation and put too much pressure on myself, but now I’ve watched this video I feel like I could be a lot better on the ball, thank you Dave

[@soccerperfection9713]

Thank you bro! Coming back to my first competitive game and I feel like my heart is about to come out. Too excited.

[@lilchicken7863]

I always panic before a match or a trial and this has helped loads thx

[@unknown_8134]

I am quite a short goalkeeper and I have moved into full sized goals this year and I always stress before a game and this has helped so thank you.

[@himanshuop8]

Only you're the one youtuber who understands what we need and lacking. Thank you very much❤

[@michaeladu6449]

Before I didn't use to practice on my skills so as a player I was quite limited when I had the ball in a 1v1 situation, all I could do was just knock the ball away from the player and run but now because I am getting in the order age groups and more has to be required from you I am now practicing to master 4 moves and I am doing it a lot when I am training and because of that I am starting to do it in matches , but I still have to do more of the skills in games.

[@SimplySoccer]

Keep it up!

[@J8L33]

Very helpful video. I will ground myself in the game & pay attention to my surroundings.

[@nashdamon]

Amazing vid, keep up the great advices/tips and work !

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it!

[@kizito8888]

I understood how to play the game better once i snapped my knee ligament. I got to appreciate the game better too. Always think a second ahead to compensate for my bad knee and can still compete against good opposition. (Until my knee snaps out of place again). Practice and then controlling your mental state are the two things that will get you very far.

[@SimplySoccer]

Sorry to hear about your injury man, but I'm glad you were able to get something out of it. Even in a bad situation, you were able to adapt and learn which is something not everyone would do in those circumstances.

[@kizito8888]

Thanks for the video. Most players suffer from this problem so we do appreciate the message. It's difficult to get rid of the nervousness because most people have to choose between fight or flight in all situations. Many struggle to control the fear.

[@catchsight9739]

Turn post notification on for this fantastic youtuber!!! +☝💪

[@mariox7918]

no

[@plazmasayer2680]

@@mariox7918 fuck you

[@pedroolvera640]

Yes

[@catchsight9739]

Pedro Olvera he is awesome

[@catchsight9739]

PLAZMA ŚŁAÝÊŘ your awesome

[@vansh940]

Explanation and the way of explaining is so good! Thanks

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it!

[@eliyashaibjames3747]

I watched you're video on engaging in soccer a couple of days before my game on Saturday. It helped a lot!! Even though I made some blunders I didn't let those blunders discourage me because I engaged in the game rather than focusing on not making another mistake. Thanks for the advice !

[@SimplySoccer]

Awesome! It really does help you move on from mistakes because you are too focused on the match to dwell on them! Try and do that in as many matches as you can.

[@iaintevengonholdyou]

I'm usually a calmer player but something that makes me feel really nervous is when we are in a counter attack especially since I usually start striker.

[@joeydominic726]

could u do a vid on how 2 choose a position

[@backupaccount4445]

Fifaskillgamingx- gaming channel yes that is what I need because I am very versatile and I don't exactly what position to play

[@mariox7918]

if you are versatile then let your Coach put you where the team needs you

[@haroutartin9053]

I'm really quick and can finish really well so I'm an attacker (right wing) so just think what you can do best and see what position fits it best

[@sotam8938]

my coach one game put me as midfielder but in practice this week he has put me as a left foward in our team practice matches im the fasted on the pitch almost always and i want to be a foward but i dont know how to prove it to him

[@cyrilodek5045]

also need a video on that

[@mattryu7997]

Really great video, Dave. I picked up Soccer recently as a hobby and your videos are helping me immensely. Thank you so much!

[@SimplySoccer]

No problem! Glad to hear the videos are helping ⚽

[@trieuphan1720]

your advices really helps me out! i always nervous when i'm dribbling, i'm scare of losing the ball, and all my friends will scream at me

[@ilobbyyoukd3164]

for some reason whenever i watch some skill moves and football vids i instantly become better after remembering what ive learned the previous day/days lol

[@humblebeast2659]

Thanks I will always watch this video it's nice for have better game

[@anchovies8646]

Just subscribed! Thank you for the advice! Going to check out your other videos.

[@SimplySoccer]

Cheers! Welcome to the channel!

[@syedabbas2780]

Thank you. Helped alot

[@Douglas77755]

Really appreciate this, thanks!

[@jacksmiggy1690]

Thanks man made me feel better

[@themusictherapistt]

This works so much, am better now in Midfielder, touching the ball often, please respect this coach right here.

[@christopherb6313]

Finishing but I'll try to practise with a friend or a sibling, also feeling free on the field like doing skill moves and participating because I don't want to screw up, so I'm thinking that I'm going to try to play freely at the soccer training. Thank you so much for dedicating your time to help us

[@kisafilmbelgesel]

Great tips great video !! Helped a lot

[@mohamadalijavanbakht7792]

i am a pro footballer and i believe this channel is fantastic and very practical .keep up the good work

[@pedroolvera640]

Your not

[@Ff-cw8yr]

Brilliant advice

[@lalo5717]

Penalty not pelnaty sorry just had to but great advice, I've been playing football since 4 played club, high school, and college, and at times I'd get nervous even at the higher lever, but just stay calm and remember focus and relax good luck to anyone out there

[@KareenaStrait]

That was great! I don't feel like I need to improve.. but HAVE Competence and CONFIDENCE!

[@truemoney1912]

Awesome video bro u deserve more subs! i am ganna tell all my friends about your channel 👌💯

[@SimplySoccer]

Cheers mate!

[@miguelgozar3970]

I'm very thankful for the video

[@matthewwilliams7011]

I've been subscribed to you for a while and man can I say got videos are getting better :)

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks for your support :)

[@cesartomas7639]

Genius message. Thank you.

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks man!

[@Karan-yg6gq]

love your advice guru🙏🙌

[@SimplySoccer]

Haha I'm no guru, but thanks! ⚽

[@saugatrana7559]

Bro .Guru means Teacher 💜 .you are best teacher....for us.. ❤

[@justintrevilla]

Thx for the help, I needed this👍😀⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽

[@SimplySoccer]

Happy to help!

[@StepforJesus_]

Great video 💯

[@jonahblack6675]

I appreciate this video very much. This is great advice. I especially liked, "stay in the moment and think aboout whats happeing right now" I have a problem with thinking about the future to much but this video is going to help me with my games today. I also think you deserve more subscribers

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks mate! Glad you got something out of the video!

[@PuppetGene]

This is an advice not just for soccer but for life in general. Excellent and mind changing.

[@SimplySoccer]

I appreciate that!

[@rojothechihuahua413]

Thanks this really helped me. I always do great alone and with family and friends. But I always choke when im in a 1v1. Thanks alot!

[@infiniteskills9077]

This video is helping me so much, thank you so much Dave.

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it man!

[@SimplySoccer]

Or girl :P

[@omarelrafhi9595]

Amazing and Realistic one , Good Job dude

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks man!

[@karanbanipal2790]

I really do appreciate you taking your time and dedication to make videos for us, but if you could, could you please make a video on how to get past defenders in the midefeild and wing?

[@haunt9999]

I play basketball but videos like these still help in basketball thank you

[@fatbeefjerky]

exactly what I needed..

[@sel7247]

do a video how to become a better cdm and cb

[@albertchirinos8332]

sel 7 watch videos of players that play in that position, it helps a lot believe me

[@Abandonedaxc]

sel 7 watch the other team with the ball and read who is open im the captain of my jv soccer defense at cdm and when the other team is converging from lets say a goal kick or a free kick in their own half stand just 5 feet behind a player or farther if you are fast and jump in front of them if they are passed too let them think they are open and also never lunge for a tackle

[@kvmthefirst5330]

Thanks a lot this really helped me

[@SimplySoccer]

Glad to hear!

[@moosamiah233]

I wsear your tips r so helpful im suprised tht ur only on 60k subs u deserve way more

[@ericdiaz8464]

thank you so much it helped me a lot

[@SimplySoccer]

Awesome!

[@44maroc222]

Thx you helped me really

[@muralikrish2690]

Right full back!! I'll take u r advice

[@alekshorvat4738]

When i play home with my friends i am the best but in matches my friend are beter than me because im scared😣! im not sure of my panna skills and dribling!?!?!

[@hiikalv1672]

Same dude😔

[@kushagrajoshi2763]

Same it sucks😢

[@Aris_W]

I think i have a tip for you in matches. before 2 seconds when getting the ball, look around your teammates and immediately pass them the ball, or just practice always, the more you play football, you aprove more and more, and even could become an absolute pro. You should practice EVERYTHING( sorry for sounding kinda rough😥) but practice mostly your dribling skills and passing accuracy. Hope it helps❤

[@nigelcaoilephang6052]

hey bro, i have a tip. play simple first that is simple passes then you will slowly gain confidence in match. the more successful passes, cross, shot you make the more confidence you will get.after you have the confidence you can start to play your style and do the tricks you’ve practiced and possibly nutmeg some people.

[@adanv11]

@@nigelcaoilephang6052 yes I agree with you because what a lot of people get nervous about including me is that you want to look good in front of other people so you end up doing skill moves and ultimately choke. Just do the simple passes and shots because what's the point in doing a cool skill move that you can't pull off.

[@cole3792]

Thanks man, thanks so much I'm going to try and do all that

[@SimplySoccer]

Glad to hear!

[@freaking_out]

I always think too much during game situations and I end up making myself so anxious it gets a little hard to breathe and stand upright. I’ve been getting much better with this issue but I’m trying to hard to get over it entirely since I’m still a little frantic on the ball. Thanks for the video it helped a lot

[@cybergamer2329]

Thank you very much this helped he score 4 goals

[@siddharth5721]

Thank you

[@newyoutubechannel2961]

Summery of the video - practise Great vid btw...

[@babyboybebe4608]

Thanks.......l am sure this ll help a lot of player like me always getting nervous in the pitch .

[@cr7_.motivation]

I am not confident in my passing ,recieving and decision making I get nervous when I get the ball.How i am gonna fix it is now that i am injured, in my visualization focus more in this area and also analyze matches and pause the game when they recieve the ball and try to predict what they will do.When i am healthy practise against a wall [buy the passing and recieving mastery programme or use videos from youtube].Also remember to check my shoulder before I recieve the ball and lastly be decisive, do not overthink!

[@wezplays7032]

Thanks alot!!! I subbed

[@SimplySoccer]

Welcome!

[@abdihakimadil7965]

thanks for this video.

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it!

[@colletjeancharles3385]

I was watching this on my way to a match 😌was helpful

[@afcsports1959]

I always get nervous when the ball gets played to me (I play right back). Thx for the vid man I’ve been playing really confident for my club but I just need to be more for my school team. These. It’s have really helped

[@Fwtakopouloss]

Thanks bro⚽⚽🙏🙏

[@dominicjimenez6286]

This was so helpful

[@SimplySoccer]

Cheers!

[@fearthevenom4956]

really needed 😗😘

[@dimitardimitrov1530]

awesome video and really useful tips that help not only in soccer you earned a sub☺

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel

[@chocolate09rain]

Practice is definitely a necessity in building confidence on the pitch. I know what definitely helped me to improve a great deal is image training. Imagine any possible scenario thats happened or could happen and act out how you would react to that scenario. I did this for a lot of moments that cost me in games and eventually I was able to move about and react naturally like it was second nature. But yes, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! Practice alone and practice with other (preferably those of a higher skill level)

[@joegriffith6688]

Thank you this video really helped me

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it!

[@driptoohard3259]

Reaallllyy helpfull. IT makes way More fun playing Football now! And i Play way Vetter, faster More confidence

[@martakaweesi6726]

Cheers for it it helps my son a lot

[@Samuel-bv5vu]

Great video

[@jackcheong6644]

Thank u simply soccer I improved a lot when I am relaxed

[@SimplySoccer]

Awesome! It's amazing how performance changes when you are relaxed

[@user-name3366]

thank you and you have some great advice #Dortmund fan

[@SimplySoccer]

Cheers! Love the way Dortmund play btw ⚽

[@djbahaa3191]

Thanks this will help in my game this Sunday

[@SimplySoccer]

Good luck!

[@semsentidoo6308]

4:12, SPOOOORTING!!!! Nice advices!!!!!

[@SimplySoccer]

Thanks!

[@semsentidoo6308]

It already helped me

[@crushedplayz9180]

thanks soooooooooooooo much really help me :)

[@mahdiuddin8295]

thanks bro so much

[@oineexo6860]

Thank you so much

[@SimplySoccer]

You're welcome!

[@briandellarocca3670]

Great vid bro! You really helped me alot on my mental side of my game, mind if i just ask one question? I have an indoor game tomorrow (5v5) on a relitvly small field, and advice?

[@briandellarocca3670]

Any*

[@catchsight9739]

Good Advice!!🙏

[@rk.quanz1st]

GOD IS GOOD

[@thecotterills8110]

God is good

[@dimitrib9698]

GOD IS GOOD.

[@tlbmortalpubgmobile7194]

God is good

[@adazprat2101]

thanks for tips

[@SimplySoccer]

You got it!

[@kh.g4049]

Could you yell to torres to relax!

[@SimplySoccer]

He seems to have calmed down a bit since returning to Athletico!

[@user-name3366]

SimplySoccer he is practicing too much on cross bar that why he keep hitting the post