Mitoma's Dribbling Tutorial: Master the Art of Off-the-Ball Movements

🔥Off-the-ball movements are crucial for successful dribbling and create opportunities for players to receive the ball in open space.

💡Showing the threat of making a run behind the defense can create more space to receive the ball at your feet.

💪Separating the upper body from the lower body and using arms effectively can help shake off defenders and maintain speed.

🔄Cutting in towards the negative direction can create distance from defenders and make it harder for them to block shots.

🏹Observing the opponent's 'arrow' and making the first touch in the opposite direction can gain an advantage and counteract pressure.

Why are off-the-ball movements important for dribbling?

—Off-the-ball movements create space for players to receive the ball, making it harder for defenders to close them down.

How can I create more space to receive the ball at my feet?

—Showing the threat of making a run behind the defense can create space and force defenders to stay back.

What should I do to shake off defenders and maintain speed?

—Separating your upper body from the lower body and using your arms effectively can help you maintain speed and create space.

Why is cutting in towards the negative direction effective?

—Cutting in towards the negative direction creates distance from defenders and makes it harder for them to block shots.

How can I use the opponent's 'arrow' to my advantage?

—By closely observing the opponent's movements and making the first touch in the opposite direction, you can counteract pressure and gain an advantage.

01:43Mitoma's dribbling tutorial focuses on off-the-ball movements and the secrets behind his exceptional skills.

03:20By threatening to run behind the defense, Mitoma creates more space to receive the ball at his feet.

04:21Separating the upper body from the lower body and using arms effectively helps Mitoma shake off defenders and maintain speed.

05:26Cutting in towards the negative direction creates distance from defenders and makes it harder for them to block shots.

06:36Observing the opponent's 'arrow' and making the first touch in the opposite direction can gain an advantage and counteract pressure.