How To Dribble A Soccer Ball Like Lionel Messi

[truthQSyou]

nice stuff

[truthQSyou]

hey i was wondering are does shows heavy or pretty light

[johnpaulm551]

am going to teach myself how to dribble better than messi

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@johnpaulm551 - Love your attitude. No problem. If you liked this video and my other stuff I really suggest you pick up the free training guide on my website. It's a great place for players to start realizing how good they can actually be. Follow the featured video on my YouTube channel. Subscribe. Follow the steps exactly. And keep me posted on your progress. I am here to help you become the best player you can possibly be. Let's keep pushing!

[johnpaulm551]

@TheSoccerEssentials I have the guide and i have subscribed too :) keep up the good work m8 its helped me alot ty.

[Sean23Goals]

great skills :)

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Sean23Goals - No problem. If you liked this video and my other stuff I really suggest you pick up the free training guide on my website. It's a great place for players to start realizing how good they can actually be. Follow the featured video on my YouTube channel. Subscribe. Follow the steps exactly. And keep me posted on your progress. I am here to help you become the best player you can possibly be. Let's keep pushing!

[luigi007ist]

i can do MUCH MORE BETTER anyways cause i play soccer all day long till like 8

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@luigi007ist - Good stuff. Upload a video and let's see your skills son!

[unreaL1100]

@TheSoccerEssentials Hii i've seen almost all your stuf they're great im waiting for winter to pass to train with them anyway do you play in any fotball team ? sorry if i made a mistake it's my foregin language :S

[AlexandruFootball]

in just a couple simple steps you can be messi

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@AlexandruFootball - Go to my website and search Lionel Messi Dribbling Tutorial

[tootsierolldpman]

@TheSoccerEssentials You can also dribble with your instep (inside of the foot). It is extremely difficult to go as fast as you could with laces/outside of the foot, but if you master it, it can be a great advantage. I love doing it, because the ball is usually more protected, and I find it easier to cut with.

[sahilchawla9890]

@thesocceressentials dude I dint knew people like you existed out their, nice to read your past comments...

I am from India and just came across your videos... Nice work, Keep it up...!!

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@sahilchawla9890 - No Problem! I hope you are putting these videos to use. If you liked this one I really suggest you pick up the Free Ebook on my website. It's a great place to start realizing your full potential as a player. Follow the featured video on my youtube channel to get started. Keep me posted on your progress and let me know if you need any help. I am here to help you become the best player you can possibly be.

[Brandiniho360]

@TheSoccerEssentials Great Foot work this video helped me Improve a lot in Football Thats what we call 'soccer' in England,So keep up the great work.

[ngima1000]

to much tapping

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@ngima1000 - Thanks for the comment ;)

[casinocamel23]

hmm difficult to say how long. i just pick the ball and play a big part of the day. several things , ball against wall , step overs and many other things.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@casinocamel23 - Good most important that you are getting your touches. Thanks. If you liked this video, I really encourage you to get the free training guide off my website. It's a great place for players to start realizing their true potential as a Soccer player. Follow the featured video on my YouTube channel to get started. Let me know if you need anymore guidance. I am here to help you become the best player you can possibly be.

[casinocamel23]

i put two small areas about 5-6 metres away. and pass a tennis ball towards them :D dont know if this really helps but i saw a video where a guy did this. he said it s more difficult to pass a tennis ball between a such small area. that improves the passing accuracy. the other way i improve the passes is the classic. "ball against the wall" :)

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@casinocamel23 - I prefer ball against wall because you don't use a tennis ball in a game. Ball against wall is the way to go, just make sure you are actually aiming your passes and not just kicking the ball against the wall and reacting. Aim every pass try to be as precise as possible. How often do you do that?

[CactaurJumbo]

the best football vid i've seen on youtube for awhile, keep up the great work!

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@CactaurJumbo - Honestly I feel this isn't some of my best work. You have to check out my most recent videos. Tell me about yourself. Where are you from? How old? Goals for Football? Oh and if you liked this you have to get my Free Training Guide - just follow the featured video on my channel.

[casinocamel23]

a question for TheSoccerEssentials: I want to improve my passing accuracy during a sprint with the ball. As you have seen sometimes Lionel ( and other players of course ) make excellent passes while sprinting with the ball. Which methods are there to improve this ? Hope you can help me. thx

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@casinocamel23 - I do not have a specific video for this. Although I wish I did and will have to create one. But this is something you will have to focus on in your training sessions. It comes down to accuracy and body control. Sometimes you have to overcompensate your pass in one direction or another because you have so much forward momentum. I suggest you watch as much professional Football as you can and focus on making those perfect passes in every training session. I wish I could help more

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@casinocamel23 - Are you practicing passing in general? What are you doing to improve your passing skills?

[delitahyral9]

does americans watch soccer

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@delitahyral9 - Americans for sure. Canadians yes. You may not realize but Football is actually the most played youth sport in North America even though the funding for the sport is minimal compared to Basketball, American Football, Hockey, etc.

[Llukashipman]

you got some touch there am impressed.....mad respect you really should be playing professionally then still post and reply to videos it will automatically make you the must humble player in existence something that has died out most players are assholes in reality and are simply there for the pay check..and fame and all the purks that go with it...+ U need to slow down that tomato move for some of us to pick up on it..looks deadly!!! Kind sir thank you for your existence..you are brilliant!!

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Llukashipman - Much appreciated. And a great comment. I hope everyone else realizes I am hear to help you all become better players and will do anything I can to make that happen.

[Zephrani]

@Llukashipman Humble players are dying. Seems Americans are actual rather humble players. Such as Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard. Us english are becoming twats lol

[Halamadrid1210]

your good

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Halamadrid1210 - Thanks you can do the same with enough practice. How often do you practice your dribbling? It should be everyday!

[Halamadrid1210]

@TheSoccerEssentials im a fullback so i practice dribbling almost every day i often go around in my house and do som dribblings

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Halamadrid1210 - Good stuff. You should be working to improve all areas of your game regardless of your position.

[Halamadrid1210]

@TheSoccerEssentials mm im really offensive so i train hard i school to train my offensive

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Halamadrid1210 - Train both sides of your game to become a better player. It will help your game tremendously.

[ganjadelafe38]

Im believe that players southpaw have advantage against most right foot. Messi and Maradona both play with foot right. Good video.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@ganjadelafe38 - Left foot. Yes they are difficult to defend because most players play against right footers 90% of the time. What foot are you?

[mindfreak1able]

the problem with me is that when i run with the ball usually.. the touches which i do with the ball appears to be different it stays close to my feet the ball stays little far to get touch ..but messi is good in this situations like when he runs with the ball it stays close to his feet and his touches with the ball is perfect ....what should i practise to improve incase of my situation....plzzzz answer

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@mindfreak1able - Sounds like you have to work on your close control. Go to my channel and search Soccer Dribbling Drills - you need to practice dribbling at top speed (creating game like situations) every day. Does that help?

[mindfreak1able]

@TheSoccerEssentials but can u show a separate effective video to improve my close control and dribbling with top speed ..please

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@mindfreak1able - Close control I would recommend Fastfootwork drills - search that on my channel. And I will make a video about how to dribble at top speed. Thanks for the great idea. Keep me posted on your progress.

[malahierva12]

messi plays like diego maradona

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@malahierva12 - Yes it is very true. They are both very similar in their dribbling. Who do you like better? Diego or Messi?

[malahierva12]

@TheSoccerEssentials my favoritie soccer player is diego maradona he used to have more control on the ball alot u know alot tricks.. and he used to do more scored such as free kick.. and i guess messi needs to practice more his free kick.. but the dribbling are the same. o well they are from argentina the have the same skills

[KJason98]

@TheSoccerEssentials Maradona FTW

[Shark2255]

@TheSoccerEssentials they really do play the same but im gonna have to say deigo because he is very fast and good at dribble just a little bit better then messi thaat was the past im talking about but right now in the present day im thinking messi because he has improve alott from when he started to play for barcelona.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Shark2255 - Its very tough to compare two players from different eras and I've obviously spent more time watching Messi so my opinion is a bit biased. But he just blows my mind. No one is as good as him today. Thanks for your comment.

[TheRoxasorg13]

I love your videos you are very dedicated to this ... i want to be like you im 15

tips for weak foot? i do al your excersises with the weak foot but i still cant shoot well

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@TheRoxasorg13 - Yep... practice! There are no secret tips for improving your weaker foot. Just think about how many more shots, touches, dribbles, passes you have made with your stronger foot compared to your weaker. It only makes sense that one is stronger than the other. Practice practice practice. Always use your weaker foot when you should. Does that help? thanks for the comment.

[vio1ent98]

3:36 dude that trick is sick i have been trying to find out how to do that for so long what is it called?

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@vio1ent98 - I dont know what you call that one but ya it took me some time to master it. It's weird I almost push the ball forward to start then drag it back with my laces on the top of the ball, then get my big toe under the ball and flick it up. Takes tons of attempts. Keep trying and failing and one day you will figure it out. But if you just get frustrated and say "I cant do it" you never will. You can do it.

[xsjado2010stockwell]

You have a great touch and feel for the ball! but if you want to be a professional soccer player you can't be just a skillfull player that plays in the street..

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@xsjado2010stockwell - Nope you cannot. You must be a complete player.

[anippani]

@xsjado2010stockwell Does that apply to the guy who made this vid?

[xsjado2010stockwell]

@anippani Yes, and this vid says to dribble like messi? iv'e never seen messi dribble like that..

[anippani]

@xsjado2010stockwell Mmhm, but I think you can let this guy off because all the hard work he puts in to make good lessons and to make us better players. I respect that.

[malahierva12]

@xsjado2010stockwell hey hey the guys who plays on the street are the better ones

[footballtechnique20]

Dribble like Messi? Looks more like Ronaldinho type dribbling to me!

[CooLJaYH]

you also have a great touch on the ball, and decent speed. Can you dribble faster? I would like to see you dribble faster. Also, off topic but, you should make your videos HD :D

You dont have to its just my opinion

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@CooLJaYH - Ya I want to but I think I need to get a better camera. Do you know much about producing HD quality?

[CooLJaYH]

@TheSoccerEssentials Yeah, but do you have a Mac computer? I am more of a Mac user as I use iMovie and not Windows movie Maker

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@CooLJaYH - Yep I use I movie as wel

[1dayullsee]

hahaha at the start u doubt it? i want it more than u believe me lol thats why i follow your vids

[gitarre256]

any opinions on spending time dribbling with a tennis ball? Is there any benefits to it, or should one just stick to a regular ball?

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@gitarre256 - I would recommend both. But obviously more time with the normal ball. It's the one you use in games. Thanks for the comment.

[henrylphillips]

@gitarre256 you should definitely juggle with a tennis ball and even practice a little bit with it on the ground. Of course play with the big ball but a tennis ball definitely helps because if you can master a ball that is small and bouncy than a regular football should be easy

[adam16mufc]

If he still hasnt made at the age he is now hes never gona make it

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@adam16mufc - I love the hate! Makes me better everyday!

[CooLJaYH]

@TheSoccerEssentials It seems like all soccer tricks are taken, how can I invent my own soccer trick to be well known in the future? Because tricks like the rabona, elastico, rainbow are all taken!!!

[daoriginalpixel]

What's that song?

[academy97]

You should have touched on the fact that you need to wait for the defender to put his leg up and commit to you, then you need to take a touch to the side, that's how Messi wins 85% of the time.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@academy97 - Very true. Thanks for that comment. He gets them off balance with a small body shift and then accelerates away in the opposite direction.

[zengin19]

no wonder you arn't scouted you are shit

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@zengin19 - Thanks for the feedback ;) I will work to get better.

[root65haz]

@zengin19 this is shit?lol

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@root65haz - Thanks for the comment ;)

[rnzcrlordrgo]

I need a little help. I'm almost 17 and I just started to play. Any tips? :)

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@rnzcrlordrgo - There so much to share with you. Always work hard and always work to improve your basic skills and athleticism. I mean daily or at least 5 times a week. If you haven't already get the Free Soccer Training Ebook and start there. It's on the website (link is in the description box below). Read that. Start practicing on your own. Llisten to my videos. Soccer Success Secrets - The Ultimate Soccer Training Guide just came out and that can really help u if you just started. Link below

[tzach18]

im sure that messi is just sitting on the chair and taking some ambitions from you

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@tzach18 - Haha Im sure hes on the training pitch, practicing and becoming even better.

[IIJefFPSII]

You should make a UI-Tomatoe tutorial

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@IIJefFPSII - Haha. I could. I dont know how many players could handle that move!

[s32ali]

@TheSoccerEssentials how old are you ??

[1dayullsee]

.............i feel like u could coach some division 1 team or something

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@1dayullsee - Perhaps. 1 day ;)

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@football17freestylen - Stick with it. Time is on your side. Experience will come with time but just be open to learning. Watch the best players and notice what they do, try to "anticipate the game" rather than reacting.

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[soccerruben1]

@TheSoccerEssentials your welcome :)

[EliteFootballer7]

nice audio its clear!

[rikerFFXI]

Audio is much better my man :)

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@rikerFFXI - Thanks. Appreciate the feedback.

[iKayG]

2:52 Where'd he go?

2:54 And he's back. Lol.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@iKayG - It's MAGIC!

[LeoMrMessi]

thank you man =D ,, my dream is to be as good as lionel messi and some day to play for F.C Barcelona =D soccer is my life <3 I try to play like messi alot ,, but i'm a little bit fat so i'm trying to lose some weight =) ,, i'm new to your channel but i'm very excited and i'm going to watch every video of yours and i'll work on myself because I think your channel will help me alot =D ,, thank you again =)

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@LeoMrMessi - No problem. And your right it can help you... but only if you choose to use the information and put it to work. Good luck!

[McGowanChris]

Damn it seems a long time since I've had time to watch one of these, got alot of catching up to do, you've almost doubled in terms of subscribers. Great job man!

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@McGowanChris - Thanks man. Ya we've been missing you. Where you been slacker!?

[McGowanChris]

@TheSoccerEssentials Restarting University, been super busy. Joined the football association though, bit of hard work and i'll get into one of the 5 teams hopefully. PS yeah i've been slacking :(

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@McGowanChris - I knew it! It's all good though. Get back on track start putting in the work and you'll be fine ;)

[McGowanChris]

@TheSoccerEssentials Thanks man, always loving the postive vibe and inspiration from your channel.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@McGowanChris - Always loving the support and feedback!

[Tantago]

omfg <3

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Tantago - AHHHHH!

[footyfarid19]

very good explanation, centre of gravity is key, at the points of highest control ur body is always over the ball i think

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@footyfarid19 - Yes especially when changing direction. Body over the ball, quick feet, get to the ball and move right away.

[RoyalDevil3]

UI tomato- What a move!

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@RoyalDevil3 - Hah ya tough to pull of in a game.

[soccerruben1]

great video!

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@soccerruben1 - Thanks man! Appreciate it. Be sure to get your Free Soccer Training Ebook off my website if you haven't already.

[chrisperez098]

Damn!! Dude your vídeos always motivate me.. Keep it up

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@chrisperez098 - Nice man. Hope your acting on that motivation. Be sure to get your Free Soccer Training Ebook off my website if you haven't already.

[P90G1H4N]

Cant wait for the book X)

Great Video btw !

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@P90G1H4N - Thanks appreciate it. Coming Soon! Just putting the finishing touches on it.

[zmojofoot76]

i want to play badly i play to play ive been improving my touch cus i thought i had really got it but ive learned more nice haircut and thanks for the vid dude ur a real inspiration i swear man u do inspire me

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@zmojofoot76 - Im glad to hear that man. Keep training. Keep yourself motivated. You are the center of your success. Work to become the best you can be.

[Jonajo10]

Thank you man, it's hopefully going to help me improve a lot.

[TheSoccerEssentials]

@Jonajo10 - You need to put in the work. Work for your improvement. You can do it.