The 100-Year-Old Skill EVERY Beginner SHOULD Learn

With the evolution of todays game being a stark difference to that of the past. It's no surprise that the techniques and rules of the game have changed quite significantly over the years.
In this episode, we break down one of the most oldest and simplest techniques for taking on players in a 1-v-1 situation. Made famous by the great Sir Stanley Matthews, the body feint is still being used today in the modern game. We discuss why it was so effective, what components make up this skill, and how it's still being used today.
I hope you enjoy!
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Tony
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Chapters:
00:00 Why this is the MOST Versatile shot
00:51 The body feint
01:24 Step One - The Approach
01:54 Step Two - The Temptation
02:14 Step Three - The Trap
03:10 The Footwork
03:44 Things to Consider

[@carldawes4156]

Messi does this all the time and he's the best dribbler (probably) of all time. This skill might be simple in theory, but it takes a long time to master it, as it depends on how the defender reacts to your feint.

[@thefootballfolk]

So true, and all defenders are so different in their defending style. I find approaching their back (if they are standing side on) to be the most effective way of beating them 😁 Some quick feet are needed regardless

[@itsytyt5192]

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[@rudy_4ier]

this is 100% the skill that most exemplifies being easiest to learn and hardest to master

[@R9naldo]

From Maradona to Ronaldo Fenomeno to Ronaldinho to Messi all the dribbling greats use feints. Most effective skill ever and you cant prove me wrong

[@cdknowledge]

​@@rudy_4ierthis skill is p*as easy mate... not hard to master at all. This used to be my go to skill growing up, get your timing good enough and i swear it's almost a guaranteed nutmeg.

[@Uaene]

A current rising star in the PL, Mitoma, is really good at this! He rarely does step overs, he relies on this way more. Excellent video, much love from Canada

[@thefootballfolk]

Canada!! I lived in Toronto for 6 years. My wife is a Canuck 😁🧡

[@pollos1]

he wrote a thesis about dribbling 😂

[@user-hb8dk2nk8j]

@@pollos1 Japanese are too educated

[@pollos1]

@@user-hb8dk2nk8j true

[@mattapalmer7]

Mitoma wrote his thesis in College about beating defenders with this haha

[@Alex4.061]

*You are the most generous youtuber to share these skills free of charge* 👍

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Alex! That’s very kind of you for saying 😁🧡🧡

[@ThePeckko]

actually mrbeast is

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!!.

[@Disciple_777]

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[@tempejkl]

@@ThePeckkocould mrbeast do it in a rainy night in Stoke?

[@JohnSchoolingJr]

You know, I use to practice ball control with the assistance of a fully grown German shepherd. It helped me improve my skills while accelerating the thought process of each skill. These dogs have great stamina so it also helps improve stamina greatly. Believe me, if you can juke and get away from a German shepherd you can take on any defender.

[@elijah07t50]

Fax I do it with my dog to

[@Disciple_777]

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[@Disciple_777]

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[@muilm1087]

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[@nltiro3387]

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[@thefootballfolk]

It’s crazy just how many times Stanley Matthews would you the feint! What a ledge 👏🏼 Turns out he was doing this in the 20’s and 30’s too. This guy was a pioneer 😍

[@hellowalkman4506]

The guy in the thumbnail is Matthias Sindelar though :)

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!!.

[@Disciple_777]

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[@nayrex1062]

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[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 So glad you’re all enjoy the vids!! So cool 🧡🧡🧡

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[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!!.

[@Disciple_777]

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[@aqdjbcr]

What you said at 2:20 is gold. I played collegiate soccer and declined a trial. A lot of my dribbling was autopilot but you go into these moves with a plan and adjust on the fly.

[@funkymonkey64]

Your like a professional

[@fanblock_07]

The feint is really effective and it's probably the foundation of most skills. Thanks for the tutorial;)

[@thefootballfolk]

I completely agree. Such a staple for the game 😁 You’re welcome mate 🧡

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!!.

[@Disciple_777]

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[@fanblock_07]

@@Disciple_777 same

[@marcusfurnari]

Best youtuber uploads again👏👏

[@thefootballfolk]

🫣🤩🙏

[@sidewayscake6134]

This along with the occasional cruyff turn are the only tricks/skills I use. Really good video and good explanation❤️

[@AleABest]

Love your videos. The skill I already knew, but the editing and storytelling make the video an enjoyable watching experience.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks Alejandro! Glad you enjoyed the video especially as it’s something you already know 😁 That’s kinda the best compliment possible 😍🧡

[@Disciple_777]

JESUS is coming soon and JESUS is the only way to salvation accept JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR today!!.

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..

[@taoronaldo]

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Good videos pal keep it up!

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[@muaythaison_]

Appreciate your work bro. Your vids are remarkable! I love the sense of humour you put in it. Everything you say is clear and worthwhile. Way to go! ⚽️ 🙌

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much mate! That means a lot 👍

[@fifamobilesantos4]

Thanks for your information 👍🙏

[@someone7072]

I really wait for your videos

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s so nice to hear 😁🧡

[@chanceex]

your very underrated man can you make more videos on dribbling when i’m on ball i usually struggle and don’t know what to do and run to the defender straight on and my feints or step overs or elasticos don’t work and sometimes i can weave in and out of defenders but most of the time i can’t. i would really appreciate it you’ve gained a new sub.

[@thefootballfolk]

You betcha mate 💪 Keep working at it 👌

[@TonyGammer]

Love it!!!❤

[@Najdentie]

That's class video 💯🔥

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate!! 👍😁🧡

[@isashyo773]

My father actually teaches me this only and I am so grateful ❤

[@sree0785]

Quality content dude❤️

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers mate! 🧡 Really appreciate it 😁

[@JozaFN]

you are genuinely the best football KZbinr

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[@haribanshyadav558]

Thank you I always use it but with your explanation new and more option opened for me Watched your every video need detail video like this on tight space dribbling

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome Haribansh!! I’ll touch more a tight dribbling in a future video 😁🧡

[@andrew_j_weber]

Dude, you rock. I love your videos so much :)

[@thefootballfolk]

Andrew! Thanks man 🧡🧡 Glad you’re enjoy them 🙏😁

[@Abc1234xxx]

There’s also a fair bit of calculation of the angle of the zigzag in relation to the feint and opponent. Like mentioned in the things to consider section but you use distance where I think the correct angle off a fake can compensate for a close distance

[@mynameismonaka]

Just wanted to say thanks for your informative videos, they are fun to watch whilst also full of key info 💪

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Disciple_777]

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[@narciompit9513]

You need more support than this. Great Channel

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate 🙌

[@catalindarii1134]

Thanks you for this vid

[@xoxgamin114]

🤩 thanks for uploading video like this

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re SO Welcome!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@itachithehomie15]

as usual very insightful video, love your work ❤

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you so much 🧡🧡

[@UchihaItachihd]

The homie..

[@evcricket]

Man these videos are great. They don't know this but you've set the curriculum for my Under 12s this season.

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s brilliant!! Wow 🧡🧡

[@nahaso97]

Finally a new video!!!!!

[@CoachStefanoSoccer]

What an amazing video!

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks so much 🙏🧡

[@jiasd123]

Quality content as per usual

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate 🧡😊

[@jiasd123]

@@thefootballfolk would love a video on how to improve your weaker foot

[@nabeelhakeem3593]

Even though it looks simple I never knew how to master it properly despite researching alot about it. Looks like I'm in the right place.

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@tanwangwang]

Thank u sir for this Informative video 😁 will try it out 🦶🏻⚽!!!

[@rezos666]

The very basic is there... But a crucial part of the faint is the quick inside-outside touch of the ball. To add more "selling points" u add lowering your shoulder to the mix. No one will notice a "change" of direction if you don't make them believe you are committed to one direction in the first place. For final tip you can also use your head and the direction you are watching. U combine all of those and defenders will fall for it every time.

[@tatapclaude1222]

You're right and this technique is most suitable to players with low center of gravity. I believe Leonel Messi is the Einstein of this technique.

[@rezos666]

@@tatapclaude1222 yeah, but the main thing would be the acceleration. The defender must fear your acceleration. In the defenders mind there should be this thinking: "if I don't start running when he does, I'm done". And wingers exploits that. Robben is not that short (1,80) and he used this method. Kaká and Henry as well.

[@sixeleven637]

yah, short but fast people with good burst of acceleration (Maradona, Pele, Messi, etc) use this a lot to beat defenders - look at Maradona's goal vs England (2nd one), where he almost does this galloping thing approaching the defenders to compose himself and simultaneously unnerve the defenders, before cutting inside or outside and running past. I also agree on the fear part; I think it works best when defenders are really doubtful on where the dribbler is going before they commit, because the bane of the body feint is a confident defender which can also unsettle the dribbler and make them think too much on which direction they want to go

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!

[@Disciple_777]

JESUS is coming soon and JESUS is the only way to salvation accept JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR today!!.

[@shuhagpurkaysta9910]

I like how he tells you exactly how to do the skil unlike other football youtubers who are so vague.

[@the_tryhard_2368]

these videos are such good quality you totaly deserve a couple million subs

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s so kind of you! Thanks 😊 🙏

[@itsytyt5192]

Ha

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[@CognizantCheddar]

Man, I don't know where you live, but I'm envious of it. That field you do your videos on looks like a little slice of paradise.

[@thefootballfolk]

🧡🧡🧡

[@sloxed5732]

I've been practicing body feints lately and it is easily the most effective skill in my opinion

[@mikebond3210]

Thats the most in-depth analysis I have seen for soccer

[@thefootballfolk]

Yay!!! 🧡🧡

[@fuxpremier]

Very cool to have this illustrared by a thumbnail of Sindelar. I had hope for a video sequence of him doing the faint though!

[@thefootballfolk]

😞😞😞 I’m sorry. I found the photo after I finished the video

[@fuxpremier]

@@thefootballfolk Don't be sorry! I clicked on the video because of Matthias Sindelar and was delighted to see Sir Stanley Matthews' skills!

[@cowsfartyt]

New sub ❤️

[@alex7633]

your production level is absolutely mental

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers Alex 😅 Glad you enjoy them 😁🧡

[@Jeffhardy21]

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[@thefootballfolk]

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[@Matt-ik7rs]

Ur videos are awesome u deserve at least a mil subs

[@thefootballfolk]

Appreciate it Matt! Thank you 😊

[@zeo4481]

0:36 Hehe nice shout-out to the GOAT.

[@thefootballfolk]

😁😁

[@MrGamingANDfootball]

Football Folk again with the quality 😘

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate!! 😊😝😍

[@GigaNerdTalks]

Some Giga skills you got there

[@thefootballfolk]

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[@bachvutuyetvoi3789]

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[@mrswarnim7347]

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[@pacegoca5764]

Amazing video as always.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏 🧡

[@pacegoca5764]

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[@thefootballfolk]

@@pacegoca5764 you betcha! This would be a fun video 👍 I’ll make a note of it 😍

[@Samarthboi]

Gonna use it in my next match 💪💪

[@thefootballfolk]

YES Samarth!! Let us know how it goes 👍

[@thetshirtblog]

The collection of dribbling bloopers in this video makes it worth watching on its own. 😂

[@thefootballfolk]

😂😂😂

[@thetube3762]

Mitoma is one good example nowadays. A rising star for Japan and Brighton🔥

[@thefootballfolk]

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[@iankilevori9167]

Hope this channel blows up

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you 🙏

[@mffouzaanmd]

can u make a vid on the most succesfull penalty technique

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Works for me and I ain't even very good. Run fast at defenders, helps to know which is their dominant foot sometimes.

[@poince185]

your videos are the only one that actually make me better

[@thefootballfolk]

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[@poince185]

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[@thefootballfolk]

@@poince185 of course!! I try and respond to everyone when I can 🧡🧡 So glad you’re finding value in the videos 😍🥳

[@poince185]

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[@streettekkers]

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[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate!! Means a lot 🧡🧡

[@streettekkers]

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[@thefootballfolk]

@@streettekkers Cheers mate!! I’m trying to get better at uploading to insta. To be honest I’ve been editing too much 😂 I’ll get better 😁🧡

[@hellowalkman4506]

FYI, the guy in the thumbnail is actually the legendary Matthias Sindelar, who is also one of the greatest dribblers and players of all time. He played 10-12 years before Stanley Matthews.

[@michaelfarrow5817]

My favourite Stanley Matthews story is that a foreign journalist asked to see his famous body swerve and he said he couldn't do it in cold blood.

[@thefootballfolk]

😂 Legend!!

[@vasta2651]

Beautiful background ngl

[@rubixytff6615]

U are underrated

[@surya7cc]

thought i had mastered the body feint but after i watched the video i knew i was the whole footwork thingy wrong so ty football folk gonna practice more ig

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome Surya! Glad the video has helped 🧡🧡🧡

[@johann8103]

Im a right wing back and sometimes struggle defending against very rapid dribblers who who love dribbling. They sometimes cut in and then create opportunities. Could you do a video on defedning and like 1 v 1s. I know I have to try to push them on their weak foot and outside, but it is hard when I have two opponents which is quite common for me when their opponent defender pushes up aswell. I often end up having two opponents.

[@thefootballfolk]

Very good point Johann! Ill add that to the list, sounds like a lot of defenders struggle with this. It sounds like you’re doing the right things, maybe look to ask for support from your team mates? This could help a lot 👍🧡

[@johann8103]

@@thefootballfolk thanks.

[@user-ul5qy1vx9r]

Try to learn to choose right priorities order. You should defend the most dangerous (and shortest) way of possible attack development and opponent action (prevent shooting first and trying to force opponent to pass the bal to a flank for crosses as crossing and voleys and heading from crossing is more difficult technical actions and requires a lot of skill).Force opponent to play less valuable option like pass to the flank, shoot from less dengerous area like more sharp corner, weak foot, etc. This could be confirmed and explained even mathematically with probability theory, that each action has some probability of success (success rate) and the more actions (sequence of actions) is required to score goal the less overall probability will be. So force opponents to take ways which need sequence with more actions to score goal. It's firstly. Secondly - dynamic priorities anв direction of movement. Pay attention to opponent who has higher speed of movement and be ready to react to him. If you have to choose whom to cover first - give higher priority to opponent who is moving more rapidly in more danger zone and less attention to that who in more static position and less dangerous. If opposing team wing back is coming at high speed for crossover - you can follow him (guide him) and close one of the passing lines (options) to him to the moment when he get into offside (take narrow position closer to the center or your CD to prevent most dangerous through ball passing option that will cut you out). If pass didn't go to him, then switch back to player with the ball as he's the man with the ball and man with the ball is the BOSS at the moment. Also if you see that there will be attempt for crossover run you can come closer to dribbler (the closer you to the opponent the harder for him to pass - the more wider angle or passing lines will be necessary for succesfull pass and that is what you need - to force him to play less direct-diagonal (fast way) and more sideway (slow way). But all this options require a lot of practice. Against rapid dribblers try to press and position yourself close to him (close the gap between you and him when he receives the ball) asap to prevent accelerating to speed where you will be strugling to defend as his higher speed is more advantageus but still take some gap to not be outplayed with first touch in movement. It will be successfull press if opponent will be forsed to play backwards to your goal under pressure or pass back or sideway. Check where is and how far your CD or DM, do you have defensive cover. If dribbler is far from your goals and you have cover from partners you can try to tackle opponent asap end if you lose duel it's not tragedy and big problem, continue to play, you will have time to run back to help your CD who's next to act against dribbler, take his position and cover him or his zone. As many problems in game could be resolved in a couple of ways. So just think them out for yourself "on a paper", watch how professionals and TOP players act in similar situations for some solutions and practice, practice, practice. Don't be ashamed and don't be afraid to make mistakes (even best option don't have 100% rate of success, you can do tactically all perfectly but still have some unsuccessfull blocks of shots that will lead to the goal or unblocked crosses (from time to time with some probability percentages) or opponent will do all perfectly also and there is nothing you can do with that. Try different ways in trainings and matches, analyse and try again (trial and error method is OK until you think and analyse outcomes, how often each tactic give success or fail). Just know what is your tactic are, what you are doing and why right now so you can explain it for yourself and for coach if he will ask, for example. Make mistakes with confidence and be confident in your mistakes, be able to explain them that "I tried that way because of this and this and I try to figure out this situation in different ways and this time I choose to play like that".

[@johann8103]

@@user-ul5qy1vx9r thanks bro. Must have taken a lot of time writing. Yes I do try to close gaps between the striker and me. I have def become a lot better. I have learned that pressing the attacker is key but not completlety jumping in. Just force the attacker to make a move you will ne able to deal with and then clear the ball or pass it to youre team mate depending on the situation.

[@user-ul5qy1vx9r]

@@johann8103 Yeah, writing took some time :), but I will be glad if something will be helpful. Besides WB (or FB) position is one of the most difficult and require wide range of abilities and skills (phisically and technically) - to be very fast with excellent stamina at the same time, to be good in defence and attack with some aggression (like a bull terier) and acuracy at the same time plus excellent technical skills (almost all of them should be at higher than average level). It's not easy to become good WB or FB and even harder to reach TOP class. Hope you have some determination and hard-working (and smart-working with correct metodology) to develop all those. Best players in team play WB (FB), next Messi may be WB or even it may be you.

[@99HG]

I learned this skill it's amazing it works like magic

[@thefootballfolk]

👌👌

[@noormaan4950]

2:14 love this

[@thefootballfolk]

😁😁😁

[@King-vg9ov]

The fails compilation was hilarious

[@thefootballfolk]

🤣🤣🤣

[@meerakumari5014]

Recently found your channel and have one request for you. Can you make a video on first touches. I feel like most players are decent dribblers but they cannot play well because of their first touch. So can you make a video on first touch and what to do when receiving the ball

[@reinrassigerStuhl]

That would be quite interesting. I think, some players have to be more aware of their surroundings by scanning the pitch in all directions before they even receive the ball. They should already know, where they want to go with their first touch and not still be in the process of decision making when the ball is already close. The second aspect is practice, plain and simple. Imo practicing juggling and even in air tricks like around the worlds helps tremendously, at least it helped me a lot. I didn´t just learn to control the ball much better but especially the physics of the ball moving in the air and how to manipulate it to my advantage.

[@julianeder4699]

The fact that simple tricks like the feint the, the cruyff chop... survived all the way to this day including the golden ages of defending (70s- early 00s) where dudes like baresi, beckenbauer, scirea, puyol, maldini... (dudes that make todays defenders look like pre schoolers in comparison) is testimony enough to the raw unprecedented effectiveness of those moves. I may be a little biased in terms of what i like to see on a pitch couse in my school days football was still treated as a full contact sport with PE teachers only ever usin their whistles to stop the game after deliberate fouls but i vividly recall that the only skills that had any worthwhile success rates were the simple ones.

[@itsmeoj]

Great video, could you make a video about juggling im struggling to get past 20

[@thefootballfolk]

I certainly will 👍👍

[@flamepoke11]

With me being a winger this is a very good skill to know

[@normankynjing1790]

Hey love your videos i was wondering if you could create a tutorial on the trivela pass and the low driven pass

[@thefootballfolk]

Hey Norman! Thanks for the lovely comment 🧡 Yea I’ll look to add the trivela 😁 Have you seen the Driven pass video I’ve made? If not, that might answer some of the questions you might be facing 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-TgJZ5Z9yBgZY

[@normankynjing1790]

Okay that means i just have to connect more of the top side of the ball for a low driven pass thanks G you're really underrated

[@thefootballfolk]

@@normankynjing1790 that’s the one, and by leaning forwards and getting your head over the top of the ball will mean it stays down 👍 I’ll try and do a grass cutter tutorial soon :)

[@augustinboban12]

Great video posted on my birthday 😂

[@thefootballfolk]

Happy Birthday Augustin!!! 🎉 Glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@augustinboban12]

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[@thefootballfolk]

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[@westboy52]

18k subscribers? You're gonna have millions in no time.

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s happened so fast 🤯

[@DiegoRodriguez-xz6ik]

underrated channel

[@thefootballfolk]

Cheers Diego 😄🙏

[@andrewpalmer1873]

Three simple skills that you are great at, that you can build into each other, will always be better than doing 50 so-so skills that you're not confident in.

[@oj818]

Quality after quality

[@thefootballfolk]

🙏🙏🙏

[@sanketjadhav6129]

The most important tip for feint is you have to fool yourself before fooling the defender.... Tell. Your body to go in certain director and change the direction...

[@rtr314]

Gained new subscriber 💪

[@thefootballfolk]

Awesome thank you!

[@rtr314]

@@thefootballfolk will u help me in Football like improvement in skills,shoot, ball control and main thing dribbling, because I'm a beginner and wanna be a good player.

[@janthecoo4964]

as a defender i find that the most successful counter against this technique (on amateur level) is to stick your rear leg out, risking that the opponent trips over your leg (if the opponent feels more at home in drama class... like most of the pro players, it is not recommended). this is especially effective in tight spaces where the opponent doesnt have the room to move far to the side. if this doesnt work well for you just forget about it. i apparently have great risk assessment and barely ever make a foul while still defending aggressively.

[@Taltrumgono]

2:26 Uruguay 🇺🇾 🥳

[@jamesburke2094]

We had a lunatic in my non league team who portrayed himself as a ba baracas type, and was raving at my show n go, and my leaps to meet goal kicks, turning the ball into the paths of forwards for 1 on 1s with the gk I also scored showing n going the gk

[@thefootballfolk]

👌👌

[@musiclistenermusicandsong9950]

i do a similar trick but i kick the ball with my right to my left leg then kick my left leg to the right to go past the defender.

[@rasher6290]

Perfected the drag n reverse stepover as done by the legend jj okocha,,, masterful bit of art,,, no defender can read it👌

[@Cristianosiuuu1400]

Sir pls make video on great defenders, and their play style, how to be a good defenders at cb,lb etc

[@thefootballfolk]

I’ll add it to the list. I’ll do it from a perspective of an attacker as I’m a CF 😁🧡

[@orange1890]

@@thefootballfolk that would be really insightful, what kinds of defenders do different types of attackers fear. That might make a good video

[@thefootballfolk]

@@orange1890 love it!!! Thanks for the suggestion 🧡🧡

[@PitchPro7]

Yes the body feint is really effective especially when you can train it and you know tips when doing body feints I’ve analyzed Messi’s body feints so many times now and I copy what I’ve analyzed off Messi. Now whenever I use the body feints in a game a defender will always be faked and beaten and some times depends on what the situation is when I use the body feint defenders fall down, best move to dribble past defenders ever!

[@ryanbale2416]

Where is this filmed?!

[@lakakaprv]

Can you do a video how can you improve your left foot regardless if you using it more? Like balance, control?

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s definitely in the list :) 😁🧡

[@lakakaprv]

@@thefootballfolk thank you very much!🫂

[@trxditions1835]

I started doing them on accident because it looked cool I didnt know it was a skill.

[@syamsul6063]

Dude, you should check out Kaoru Mitoma's thesis about dribbling...he really did research about dribbling theory in university...and now he's one of the top rising star in EPL and Japan's national team

[@thefootballfolk]

👌👌👌

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!

[@Disciple_777]

JESUS is coming soon and JESUS is the only way to salvation accept JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR today!!.

[@musix3197]

I'm mainly a defender and have been moved to a defensive mid this is the only move I can do and it's very effective for me.

[@Disciple_777]

Don't take the v@ccine trust in the LORD ALMIGHTY and if you already taken it please pray to GOD about it because it is a deception!..!

[@Disciple_777]

JESUS is coming soon and JESUS is the only way to salvation accept JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR today!!.