THIS Training Technique Got Me A Premier League Trial

[@NaturalFootballers]

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[@malama_ka_aina]

I am an old man now, but I went from nothing, trained myself exactly with this, ball and a wall, started playing in recreational leagues and almost signed an amateur contract in the span of 6 years. I never went forward because of a knee injury, but I agree 100%. Ball and a wall, I never thought of it at the time because I didn't have anything else, but this is exactly what I did. Well done

[@tranlonguuu]

From being the one no one wanted to pick to becoming a solid player in just three weeks, here’s a simple training drill I do each week to improve my skills: -Pass the ball to the wall: 40 mins x 2 (two-touch pass, one-touch pass with both legs) -HIIT Training: sprint + jog + sprint + walk (pitch lines) for 1 session -Simple dribbling: 1 session At home, I focus on improving my foot strength, ankle lock strength, ankle mobility ,and sprinting form every day. Specially, I never skip a “pass the ball to the wall” session because I see it’s the best way to improve my first touch and passing skills and those are essential in every match. In a 90-minute game, you might only touch the ball 50-100 times, but you can achieve this in just 10 minutes of passing to the wall.

[@adsanm9643]

position?

[@SebastianRojas-uu2cp]

@@adsanm9643 it doesnt matter

[@SmallGlance]

Do you do all this everyday?

[@SebastianRojas-uu2cp]

@@SmallGlance i dont think so, maybe once a week and the other days you should do other type of training like shooting

[@SmallGlance]

@@SebastianRojas-uu2cp so do you think you should for example do defensive training one day then passing the next?

[@shanec8224]

I bought a 5x7 rebounder off Amazon a few months ago and I’ve been using it in my back yard daily. Has helped me tremendously. I’ll also drop 4 cones down about 15 feet away from the rebounder, allowing me to trap the ball out of the air, dribble thru a couple cones and send it back to the rebounder. Has added another dimension to my training.

[@footballtekkz]

I started doing this drill about 2 or 3 months ago, and I’ve improved massively.

[@Vic-vf5tm]

What drill?

[@IceEditzXYZ]

@@Vic-vf5tmBlud did u not just watch the video

[@chrisginoc]

@@Vic-vf5tmNo drill. You practice trapping, first touch, 1-2, volleys, turning, etc

[@EspenVassbotn]

Fun fact. One of the best players in Norwegian history Ørjan Berg and his brother and father Harald Berg did this and said it was their secret. They were all pro players. So this is no joke

[@cheguevara5560]

Big secret is out ... Every 10 year old kid did this in 70es in Czechoslovakia kicking the ball against the wall ,good exercise for ball control. .

[@erbananito_3843]

@@cheguevara5560 same here in italy, everybody loves football and almost everywhere u go u find a kid kicking the ball against a wall

[@Vic-vf5tm]

Did what exactly?

[@Jon14141]

Nice

[@Jon14141]

@@Vic-vf5tmThe kicking ball against the wall drill from the video

[@r3I4x]

This is what Messi was doing as a little kid when a coach walking by saw him and asked him to sub

[@Darko_Boi]

scribe

[@AllAspects.]

Really ?! Interesting ... how do u know?

[@messiweltmeista]

fake news

[@dantevip]

Do you have a video of that ?

[@nowaythat]

m gonna do this everday niga

[@chrisginoc]

It’s not about over complicating it with cone agility drills. It’s because the wall never gets tired and gives you an excellent first touch which is priceless in real game situations. Agility drills can serve a purpose but there is a reason the Dutch teach kids to practice on a wall

[@benharrison5816]

I read an article a long time ago that said during halftime, while other players were resting in the locker room, Pele was juggling a ball off the wall of the tunnel to stay sharp and stay warmed up. Not sure if that's true, but it does sound like something the King would do. His control of the ball was miles ahead of anyone, and that's probably because he played football everywhere non-stop and was incredibly driven.

[@Li8mBenz]

I’m impressed mate. It took me a longer time to make things simple like that. It really works. Another simple tip: never put full power on a shot or pass always take a bit off for accuracy. It’s impossible to be accurate with full power

[@luisdiegocr]

This is the best because you get to repeat the first touch and kick the ball SO MANY times, there is no other exercise that beats it

[@AlexTheGreat_27]

This really does work. I’m older, only playing rec league, but my touch and confidence on the ball got so much better when I started doing this in my backyard

[@JaseRuggles]

How often do you do this wall drill?

[@AlexTheGreat_27]

@@JaseRuggles I try to every day for at least 10 minutes

[@Tomanart]

As a kid, I used to kick a football against a wall every day as soon as I came home from school. I only reached semi pro level, but this technique definitely improved my first touch and also the ability to kill the ball especially when defending in the penalty box.

[@Brosak.]

How important is barefoot? I got a good wall but bad grass/ground dirt for the feet it’s at a worn down corner of a high school grass pitch

[@DursunNY]

This KZbinr is partially correct. You cant just use the wall for practice and be well off. Wall just returns the ball fast thus giving you more practice within given time. Yes its gona improve your reaction and such but to fully make sense of this kinda work out is that 1st you need to mark spots on the wall aka targets, and trying to hit those targets. This will improve your aiming, and kicking the ball in the right direction. 2nd you need to start from short distance from the wall to far distance. This will help with control on your passes. Other than that id use smaller ball to practice against the wall. Then i would care if im gona practice bare foot or not.

[@davidfilestra8826]

This video is more genuine and gives better advice than overproduced videos from million subs channels. Great work man!

[@kingof206]

I remember I used to play for a youth team in my city (we won several city championships) and one summer I thought, I’m gonna improve my left foot, so when I get back from my vacation, I can have an improved left foot. For two months straight. Almost everyday… I just kicked the ball with my left foot against the wall over and over and eventually you felt your body feeling more comfortable with my left foot. I came back and I helped my team win championships scoring goals with my left foot. I think it helps a lot because you can get a lot of repetition in a short amount of time. I think you build up muscle memory a lot faster too from the ball constantly hitting your foot and your mind and muscles being stimulated every few seconds

[@justincastellano3]

After College in America I lived in Jacksonville beach for years and would go play on hard sand with buddies just messing around barefoot all the time. My touch and movement increased significantly during that time. I can't tell you how much better I am now than when I was 18 (37 now) despite playing 20 times less and having full time job and family. Not in as good of running shape now but otherwise much much better. This stuff works like crazy. As soon as my kids are a few years older I will be out there everyday I can with them at the beach playing. This is the way...

[@TomKral369]

Excellent routine, I do pretty much the same as I no longer have anyone around me who would join me. After all, you really just need a wall. Thank for sharing this!

[@charlie1872]

I grew up in Glasgow and we had lock ups where we would hit the ball off the doors or wall for hours on end. Left, right left, right…… I became comfortable and natural on either foot. Great advice

[@robertjackson9921]

Yes! I played in small back yard in Liverpool when a small lad with an old tennis ball .Kicking the ball against one wall then onto another wall immediately improves reactions and timing..then off into the street to apply these skills worked!

[@nichobee]

I wish I appreciated this when I was young. This drill perfectly teaches you all the fundamentals you need. It seems repetitive and boring at first but becomes fun when you're good at it, and game day will become more fun too

[@fernandoenriquez432]

That first touch is world class better than most pros out there

[@adamkozio5189]

More vaseline

[@TheMiist]

@@adamkozio5189ssx tricky

[@mesiroy1234]

Hua? explain

[@lzl4226]

I used to do this as a kid with my friends, in fact it's the only training I've ever done apart from playing games. Unfortunately after a while it became harder to find a wall without a window or a door and some space in front of it......

[@MakeHealthyDecisons]

I used to this a lot. Watching football videos wants me want to get back to it again.

[@veselinivanov7208]

Congratulations 🎊 for your improvement

[@nicholasaine9592]

I usually train like this and i realized my ball control is improving day by day Its so helpful Barefoot training Wall passing

[@christianibarra2659]

Freestyle with the ball in the air any time you have free time when you’re at home. Practice it with socks on and once you’ve got that down do it barefoot. Learn to do it barefoot, with socks, and with shoes so the ball does not touch the floor at all. Use music if you need to to stay in rhythm. Every other day do light weights, push up, pull ups, crunches, and leg raises. If possible run four miles a day every day or right before going to bed. If you can’t run that far non stop, then start by running one mile away from your home then turn and run back and work your way up to over four miles. This way you build lean muscle, be faster than and push people by just tapping them in a soccer game. You will also be able to get to the ball first before anyone and instinctively tap away the ball from the opponent due to your master ball control. Eventually work your way down to a smaller ball and learn to freestyle with a tennis ball or with an avocado nut. Learn to freestyle with stuffed animals as well. Using a flatter ball to practice will also teach you.

[@ejokurirulezz]

shoes. always with shoes. barefoot makes you forget how to fucking kick properly.

[@Kaixofficial]

Is a concrete floor and a wooden fence good?

[@communityheart8116]

I did this with a tennis ball when was a lad and i still have excellent ball control 30 years later despite not playing football regularly any more. It definitely works.

[@joao62006]

Here in Brazil we have something called "altinha" - keepie uppie - and people play it alot. Futsal too, tighter spaces require quicker reactions which forces players to protect the ball and improve finesse. In the end, all these drills help improve ball control. Just look all the great players of the sport, ball control is a must.

[@shaygvir]

And also the volleyfootball in the beaches in ur country is very popular and assist to b a better futsal or a soccer player

[@DudeSilad]

When Bill Shankly took over at Liverpool, he had built at the training ground, 4 walls which the players were put into the middle of and just trained hitting the ball against each wall, turning fast and hitting each wall. Liverpool players became renowned for being able to control and pass accurately and ended up being the top team in Europe. I myself, when there was nobody to play with as a kid, used to go up a quiet street and just practice hitting the ball against a wall. I used the kerb to make the ball shoot up and control it with my chest or trap it. It resulted in me being an excellent passer of the ball and able to hit the ball first time accurately as well as control it.

[@DidYaServe]

Bobby Charlton did this for an hour a day when he was an apprentice at Manchester United. The basics haven't changed since the 1950s.

[@rocketvybe]

Thanks mate

[@123nickiv]

hmm.. thinking of this for my nephew. We have access to a nice wall to play on but not on "natural grounds" as you mentioned. It is cement/concrete. The only other wall I can think of with grass has lots of windows. Not sure he should play barefoot either. We have fire ants. Weighing our options here. Any input is welcome. Thanks!

[@NaturalFootballers]

The concrete is fine. And he can wear trainers.

[@finnurth]

Makes total sense. Just look what the kids are doing in the streets in Brazil and Argentina.

[@veselinivanov7208]

I thought it was from the beach and street football ⚽️

[@LalitKumar-hl2os]

That's true, in the game when you're in a pressure situation you can only play your natural game

[@ricardomedrano1845]

You are right my friend!!... i did it for many years and i played 20 years professional....the only thing you need is your willingness!!...

[@DCMFM]

if you dont mind me asking what club did you play for? Im currently at Southampton Academy U17s

[@favour405]

@@DCMFM If you don't mind me asking, I've always wondered what drills are taught at top football academies. At Southampton, what kind of drills do y'all do?

[@DCMFM]

@favour405 There are two types of drills we do Team drills and specialised drills Team drills are drills that are like passes to teammates with a dummy to pass around We also do buildup shooting, so we start from like the cb or gk to shoot in an 11 a side match We also work on tactics and formations and see if we can play in more than 1 position Specialised drills These are drills that benefit a players specific position For E.g, a striker will work on in the box finishing and headers A midfielder will work on short passes (t wall passes) And things like long passes to wingers/forwards Etc etc

[@favour405]

@@DCMFM Thanks a lot for replying mate. It's hard to find this information online. Just three more questions 1) do y'all do cone weaving drills? 2) What do you think is the most effective drill for mastering ball control? (do you agree with this video) 3) I'm guessing most academy players have really solid technical abilities, so what do you think actually separates the people that progress to the highest level from the others? Also congrats on making it to Southampton u17, that's no easy feat

[@mex6623]

100% agree with this, done it naturally without thinking about it since I was a very young kid and it really helps you with every aspect of the game :)

[@williamtrepp579]

Great advice 👏👏

[@j_0278]

Thank you, very helpful. More productive and fun than complex cone drills.

[@ianarn]

In all areas often the simplest methods work best as you demonstrated in this great video!

[@NutsinMay185]

54 years ago at school we used to play a game kicking a tennis ball onto the lean to sloping roof of the bike sheds. The next player would get it as it fell off the roof, keep it off the ground (no arms or hands) for at least 5 touches, before kicking/heading it back on the roof for the next player. Last one in wins. I also practiced hitting targets on a wall with a football and controlling the rebound with one touch and hitting the next target. Me and a mate would also play keepie uppy and regularly do 300. I went on to play semi pro after an injury cut off my academy career. Unfortunately my mate died young of cancer. Enjoy it while you can!

[@yasserpateballa9471]

Thank you

[@lovexlove-bh4xq]

Thanks for that 🎉🎉🎉

[@mrverironiottan]

But you also need ball progression. My guess is that all you did before has been kicking in just now (that you got that trial). The wall is also good training I guess, passing and recieving balls. But if you have drifted with the ball further than other people, you will have more confidence with the ball.

[@lalovillanueva3199]

Nice exercise, regards from Peru

[@chuwynnmintoor976]

I can confirm 100% on this.I felt more confident than ever before going into a season

[@AdioAurel]

Spent last winter 2 months in Brazil and juggled many, many hours barefoot on the beach, it's harder and took it's time to get used to it and in the beginning the friction of the sand got me even bloody wounds on the toes. Often random people would ask to play a bit together, they're really good. Anyways, back at home finally putting my boots on after such a long time... juggling felt super easy! I was hella surprised, so I can back this video

[@jamlane]

Great video!

[@godza4786]

background music?

[@GrapeCheckerBoard]

A Premier League trial? There’s a professional soccer player in one of the sub-elite leagues who posted a KZbin video several years that broke down his game and explained why he wasn’t a Premier League player. The short of it is, he has the physical ability but not the decision-making or technical skill. He also mentioned that he wishes he could go back in time to coach five-year old him. With that in mind, how was one drill the difference between you getting attention or not getting attention from a Premier League team?

[@adamkozio5189]

The guy from video is blind clown

[@Axwayle]

Still have the link of the video?

[@GrapeCheckerBoard]

“What Separates ME from a Premier League Player?”-Become Elite; KZbin. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/moa1qJJun5Z4hdU&pp=2AHNBpACAcoFG1ByZW1pZXIgTGVhZ3VlIEJlY29tZSBFbGl0ZQ%3D%3D

[@El_Suertero]

The difference is that when you improve technically you're "releasing" your brain from focusing on the ball, for example, during long ball pass flying to you. So in that second or miliseconds you're getting opportunity for a glance, to take and perceive some additional information to make better decisions. Same with dribbling or running with the ball, if you have very good control you can have "head up" and see what's going on around, what options you have or partners give you (to see free space, runs, etc.). It's only some moments, game intelligence and understanding is another topic, player should think about the game outside the field also. In game - just look around more and more often before you get the ball, so your brain will get some extra seconds for decision making.

[@bryguy87]

The best advice! …. The other big contributor is Consistency. Make touching the ball, second nature.

[@frostyrobot7689]

Really good advice. Like others here I did this a lot as a kid, annoying the hell out of neighbours by practicing against their walls or the lockups. If you look at some of the drills Xavi did at La Masia, although he had a lot of technology to help train to receive, turn and pass, it's actually just the same underlying drills and skill as this.

[@RoyEverlast]

A culture of DISCIPLINE! You've got my subscription; I'm looking forward to more valuable content

[@ordro107]

I do this in my gym/country club there's a small 2v2 court with mini goals... I just push the goals aside and do it! the walls are a bit low and the pitch is crappy turf/carpet... but I can attest this is the best training I ever did. I do it barefoot intuitively good to see Berbatov also recommends that. Gonna look for natural grass but it's hard to find with walls honestly. I can currently do only 3 wall juggles+control touch (to each side of the corner of the wall)... It's so much harder than it looks! Nice vid

[@richardt6347]

this is how Gazza learned

[@loganross1861]

Watch the Maradono video of him juggling shoes untied dancing and just mimic him and what he’s doing and how he’s moving. The chest the head the kicks. worked for me in a big way back when I started playing. It’s actually kind of similar to a wall drilll except it’s all vertical

[@zebra7578]

You mean juggling? I might start juggling and doing freestyle because I honestly can't find a wall where I won't be bothering my neighbours lol

[@rajendrabareto8065]

I used to do this when I was a child. Now after 20 years I still can play football

[@aroys900]

No BS, straight to the point, love it

[@UraFlight]

I’ve been doing that every single day in early 80s when I was a kid. The wall of my school was a best equipment. That was my best exercise which I do enjoy even these days . Also I read some where that Frank Lampard was doing that as well after each training.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

In my garden i had a big wall to kick against, by the best oart was there was a 3-4 foot tall small coal shed next to it wirh a corrugated metal roof so the ball would come back to me at unpredictable angles if i let it roll down that. I really think it gave me great resctions and control, i was captain of my junior school team, played with teams the year above me etc, and i was just doing it because it was fun really.

[@martinmoran4919]

muy buena.

[@Chacha_Beemari]

I think this provides more value that one would realize upon a first impression. Great video

[@CarlosSoto-xe2we]

I think Cruyff did the same against his garage door at home. If someone can pass you the ball in whatever manner and anywhere on the field, you don't need to be Ronaldo and do bunch of 5 star fifa moves. Nice ball control you looked like Zidane

[@r3dblood816]

I practiced this for JUST A WEEK... And wow am I surprised at how much I've increased, just 20 mins, shooting, passing.... And just wow totally recommend this drill

[@cheguevara5560]

Every kid in Europe did this not only Johan Cruyff 😂😂😂

[@CarlosSoto-xe2we]

Reading the comments sounds like not every kid in the Americas has not done this, and it's helping them 😅😅😅

[@Declans-c3y]

The drills coaches teach actually dont work rlly well but this one, this kind of drills are what average brazil player do and thats why they are so good

[@ZhuoAo]

Do you think the cone drills would have yielded more results if they were designed to teach you to have equal proficiency with both legs?

[@FredBobby-v2g]

Thanks 🙏

[@Alexvondark]

Interesting development 😅

[@zs5002]

Bobby charlton did the same. Woild just kick at the wall all day

[@roasthunter]

We did this at school decades ago, i never became a footballer.

[@stephannaviavalencia8617]

Thank you for sharing, starting today. ⚽⚽⚽

[@declanamaraegbu5463]

Keep going Harvey bro love it!❤️

[@veselinivanov7208]

Good luck

[@joarflesja1516]

good video. I'm going to make a gym in the basement during the fall for my kids and me. Some strength and fitness. And then one part of the room becomes for football. I often diaper and just use a cone, receive on one side and then a move over to the other side with a shot or a pass. They are going to be perfect and my youngest boys of 10 years. Thanks for sharing. ⚽

[@GatitoDChifa]

LOL ,cuando tenia 10 hacia esto en mi casa por 4 años todos los dias. Mejore mi tecnica enormemente , tambien me dribleaba el sofa, las masetas y al perro 🤣 y funciona.

[@lebinpro8766]

JAJAJ fascinating, i did that yestarday, before watching your video, and i know it works, BUT A LOT, VERY IMPRESIVE, i improve very fast, nice video!

[@JudeHaidar]

Great vid man - also what’s the name of the song that’s in the background?

[@K-206]

Thanks bro. Simplicity is the key

[@Af0]

Football is mostly passing and the rest is touch. This technique may only help you with your touch.

[@mattyhunt]

My GUY!! Keep growing bro, you got what it takes, not just for football but as a creator.❤🔥🤝

[@NaturalFootballers]

@@mattyhunt Appreciate it mate!

[@flynnoflenniken7402]

Actually can't think of any walls nearby people wouldn't get mad at me for kicking a ball against. I'm going to have to go for some walks and look around a bit.

[@flynnoflenniken7402]

There are some trees around though that no one would care if I kicked a ball against. Maybe that would work.

[@RassoulJam]

Great

[@seamustheterrible3978]

This is legit advice.

[@uxigadur]

shoting against a wall is the way every father teach their kids in Argentina (likely in many othe countries, no idea). It is easy, free the parents to do something else, and it has no cost. It also works, mostly for the balance.

[@raouljm9567]

All I've ever wanted is a decent wall and a ball. Tennis ball what ever. In the sun even better. Just for the love of it. I agree with this vid and also all this drill training takes the flair from the player. Creating just dry athletes instead of real footballers

[@fsaddasdsdasdas]

We've all been through the "Wall". It's a very fun experience especially with friends I still remember our lil ass body can kick as hard as an adult and the scary part is when it's your turn to be the goal keeper without any equipment damn that's very painful but very fun and satisfying at the same time when you block it. Good times. It's your companion if alone.

[@jonburnett2207]

does barefoot make a difference?

[@kmb9947]

it is a fun exercise to do however this approach is silly and reductionist and no you won't get a premier league trial by doing this exercise, Barbatov was chilling in his holidays probably and doing a fun drill not more. First touch in game-like situation with opponents require much more complex exercises which put you in a game-like situation (opponent, pressure, space) and make you receive the ball from different angles and positions.

[@DerekT0422]

Is it okay if I can only play inside in my bedroom with a size one ball? I usually juggle with a size one ball in my bedroom and use my bed as a wall. Just wanted to know if this is okay too.

[@lucious3037]

Yeah it's very much okay. I also did the same thing few years back and it made my ball control very good. But make sure you also touch an original sized ball frequently.

[@DerekT0422]

@@lucious3037 thanks

[@edgardomata1503]

Thank You!!

[@Axwayle]

No grass, no wall except for my walls at home. Any other good drill alternatives?

[@RankingTop1026]

Use the walls outside your house

[@Axwayle]

@@RankingTop1026 I live in an apartment, no walls to use like the ones showed in the video

[@bakarysanneh2365]

@@Axwayle I built my self a ball rebounder that I carry out to the fields or wherever. Pretty easy to build just search up "DIY soccer/football rebounder". Cost like $80 bucks and its easy to make

[@greensussypotato]

@@Axwayle go to some elementary school or some public place where no one goes to after busy hours, or use your couch

[@Chacha_Beemari]

Touch grass

[@sagemode1088]

The wall is timeless. Wayne Rooney credits the wall.

[@BecksSAFC]

Great video mate. Thanks so much ❤

[@jahguareggae]

Dude, I'm Brazilian... and when I was young, I used to do this a lot, at home and also when I was training for futsal. It's a big help, especially for ball control, control and precision in movements. You start to understand better how to touch the ball... I would challenge myself to throw the ball against the wall, and let it bounce only once, and only touch it back with the outside of my foot, then the inside of my foot, then the instep... I would alternate between hard touches and more subtle touches... it sounds crazy, but it helps me a lot.

[@pathua7692]

Came across your video today. The main reason I watched was because I remember Shoot for Love’s episode with Berbatov. Glad to see that some things should just be kept simple! Best of luck❤

[@favourchukwuma6205]

Does a rebounder work as well as a wall?

[@DCMFM]

Yes but a wall is easier to aim at

[@HEC892]

for those with no large walls to use you can use your couch the bottom part , make sure you have some good space to move around as well

[@jackmcbeth6033]

Where's the best place to find the cheapest ice cream?

[@DavidNawa89]

I bet your neighbor loves you 😂

[@zebra7578]

What can i do if i genuinely cannot find a wall where i wont bother neighbours?

[@TopDogAcademy]

I tried this, but the ball doesn't always come straight back to me.😂 Any tips?

[@Therongunner]

You are not kicking it firmly enough and also you may not be kicking it with the correct part of the foot. With the inside foot, turn your foot so that your toes are facing right. This creates a large surface for the ball to land. Then make sure the ball lands on the part of the inside foot between the ankle and joint of the big toe. Hit the ball firmly towards the and practice a lot.

[@TopDogAcademy]

@@Therongunner thanks 👍