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Skills are only one part of dribbling
Discover the Big 3 of Dribbling: Drive, Observation and Timing, and understand why improving them can completely change the way you dribble in games.
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The mistake a lot of players make
A lot of players think becoming a better dribbler simply means learning more skills. So they keep adding new moves in training without always knowing when or how to use them in a game.
But dribbling is not just about what you can do with the ball. It is also about what you see, when you act and how you attack the situation.
Skills matter, but they are only one part of the picture. The Big 3 are what help you understand everything before the move even happens.
The Big 3 of Dribbling
Three areas that, in my method, have the biggest impact on your ability to beat a defender.
40%
Drive
Move with the ball with more control, change direction and adjust your speed. It is the foundation everything else is built on.
20%
Observation
See the defender, the space and what is happening around you while keeping control of the ball. The more you see, the better decisions you can make.
15%
Timing
Recognise the right moment to accelerate, change direction or use a skill. The right move only works if you use it at the right time.
Drive 40% / Observation 20% / Timing 15% / Everything else 25%
Together, the Big 3 make up 75% of my dribbling method. Skills matter too, but they are only one part of becoming a better dribbler.
What you'll discover
A short, practical guide to help you understand the first parts of the method and start working on them straight away on the pitch.
The three surfaces of the foot
Inside, outside and top of the foot. Understand how each one can be used when driving the ball.
Adapt your Drive to the space
Learn how your Drive should change depending on the space available and the situation in front of you.
Understand the safety distance
Discover why the distance between you and the defender can completely change when and how you should make your move.
Drive with your head up
Start developing your ability to control the ball while seeing more of what is happening around you.
Your 7-day challenge
Take what you have learned onto the pitch with a simple first week of training designed to help you start putting the Big 3 into practice.
This is for you if
- You want to become a better dribbler, not just learn more skills
- You want to understand why some actions work and others don't
- You want to know which foundations to work on so you can train with more direction
This may not be for you if
- You only want to learn new skills. You'll already find plenty of free tutorials across my social media.
- You're looking for a quick fix without wanting to work on the foundations.
Manny
Founder, Beadribblr
I grew up dribbling mostly by instinct. I could beat players without really thinking about what I was doing or why it worked.
When I started coaching, I had to understand those instincts properly so I could explain them clearly to other players.
That process became the foundation of Beadribblr. My goal is simple: help you understand what really matters in dribbling, then show you how to work on it on the pitch.
Start with the Big 3
Discover the foundations that matter most in dribbling, then use the 7-day challenge to start putting them into practice on the pitch.
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