The #1 DRIBBLING Mistake Soccer Players Make
Welcome, soccer players and enthusiasts! Are you looking to up your game and become a more formidable opponent on the field? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.
In this blog post, I’m going to focus on one of the most important aspects of the game: dribbling. Dribbling is the foundation of any successful soccer player’s skill set, and mastering it can be the difference between making it past a defender and losing possession of the ball.
But here’s the thing: even the most experienced players make mistakes when it comes to dribbling. And these mistakes can be costly, especially when you’re facing a skilled defender in a 1v1 situation.
That’s why we’re going to focus on the #1 dribbling mistake that soccer players make, and more importantly, how to overcome it. By doing so, you’ll be able to beat more defenders in those crucial 1v1 situations, and elevate your game to the next level.
Dribbling Mistakes Soccer Players Make
Have you ever been in a 1v1 dribbling situation and FROZE?
Your mind went blank, you didn’t know what to do, you thought about getting tackled, and all your teammates yelling at you…
And then you either lost the ball or just passed it backwards.
I know that feeling…
It beats you up inside. After the game you keep saying to yourself:
“WHY DIDN’T I JUST TAKE HIM ON!?”
It’s more important to try and fail, than to not try at all.
In fact, the only failure lies in not trying. If you try, and fail at least you will learn. It will give you new information and confidence to be more successful next time.
Struggling in 1v1 situations is more about mentality than actual skill.
Yes, we need to improve our dribbling skills and find the best moves that suit our style but we have all played with players who have poor technical ability, yet they always dribble past defenders.
It’s because of their mindset…
Just go!
You’ll never regret trying.
So…
The next time you’re in a 1v1 situation (practice, match, or with friends) – just go! Don’t wait for the defender. Don’t hesitate. Don’t even overthink which moves you are going to use. Just find the space and GO!
Over time you will learn: when to dribble and when to pass.
But if you want to become a great dribbler…
What you need to develop first – is the MINDSET.
No more hesitation. You are confident. You are willing to take risks. You will learn from your lessons. But you never pass up opportunities.
If you know it’s time to take the player on, just go for it and see what happens. I promise you will be pleasantly surprised.
The longer you wait, the more power you give to the defender.
Keep the power for yourself and ATTACK without hesitation.
“In the end we only regret the chances we didn’t take.” – Winston Porter Thorton
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If you want to beat more defenders when you play, create more chances for your team, and stand out because of your direct & dangerous dribbling skills…
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In this video…
I’ll show you the proper mindset to beat more defenders, when to dribble & when to pass, the best 1v1 skill moves, and how to actually use your skills in real matches!
Hope this helps you get closer to your goals.
Have an amazing day and remember that failure is part of the process. The more you leverage failure to learn, grow, and get motivated, the quicker you will succeed.
Coach Dylan
Progressive Soccer
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The #1 Dribbling Mistake Soccer Players Make
