Yo, what’s up guys, I’m really sorry about the backwards video and distracting text overlay. This video should fall under “Fair Use Protection” since I am using short segments of copyrighted material in the form of commentary and/or education, but I every time I uploaded the video it was being blocked from being viewed worldwide… Not just being blocked from being monetized, it literally was blocked worldwide by be viewed by anyone. This was the only way I could get the video to be uploaded. It’s really frustrating to follow all the rules with fair use and copyright infringement and still have to spend hours altering the video and re-uploading it over and over again. But I’m glad it finally worked haha.
Tip number 4 is something really enlightening to me! Thank u so much for a great video as usual. Actually I had a kind of a bad day and whenever I have a bad day, I watch your video and I feel better. Thank u again Matt!
As a defender agree with everything but also can add that even if you're not close enough to push attacker when he receives the ball you can still keep him from turning around. For that you have to be 1-2 steps in behind (if you too close you'll be dribbled past as Matt mentioned) and as soon as he trying to turn you can step up agressively and make a tackle. No one can turn that fast so you won't be able to make a tackle from 1-2 steps distance.
Great video, Matt! Excellence lies behind the details. It's always good for up and coming players to learn those "secrets". They can make a huge difference! ✊
Try your very best on the game and no matter the outcome. You’ll at least know that you did everything within your reach and not blame yourself after the game
I just want to say, I love you, Matt, you're truly an inspiration, and to have seen you grow until this day is absolutely amazing. I remember watching you before I reached puberty, it's been a long but ultimately wonderful journey, thank you!
thank you, this is a true pro footballer tips that you rarely get from anywhere else. Even pro player know how to do it very well but can't explain it as good what as you do sheldon
I’m late to the video but I’m been struggling with imitating the contact because I never knew how to sit but thank you so much my G for bringing this up 💪🏽 gonna try this is my next game
@2:41 if your winger is quick you never want to send him outside because he will burn you. You want to send him inside towards support. Where your teammates can assist.
mate if you force the winger outside he's forced to get a cross in as opposed to getting a shot on goal/ playing a teammate in through channels between defenders. And the second one is a lot more dangerous than the first one, thats why at least 9 times out of 10 you force players away from goal. Except rare circumstances like overload on the wings, etc which is when you force them inside (where they dont have numerical superiority, and lesser space to exploit). Please understand that this guy is probably much more experienced and has spent a lot more time analysing the game than you have, before putting forth such hasty ideas as facts.
The only one here putting forth “hasty comments” is you. You are judging me and my knowledge based on opinion. Most top level professionals/coaching staff will agree with me. Think of it logically as well. If you are defending anywhere on the pitch and your opponent is quicker than you, your best option winning is sending this player into support. So that if he does beat you, someone is there to defend, because you do not have the recovery pace. The last thing you want to give this opponent is open space where there is no support. Because you will not have the ability to recover, or allow your teammates to close them down. You are entitled to your opinion, and that’s fine. Try it out your option, and then mine and let me know how it goes. Speak with other sources that you believe are credible and get their opinion. Matt is just an average player at best, and me not knowledgeable providing hasty comments(as you said).
@@zaqfitness1590 he doesnt get open space if u force him outside. if u force him to your teammates thats where the chaos begins in defending. you will open up space in the middle, open space will be created by your support and they can play there so many goals come from this situation, when your support is 1 step behind and he cant block his shot/pass. just look at mbappes last minute goal against real madrid. 3 players tried to stop him
I get the idea... I've often found that when you play him inside though, this can and usually does cause chaos... often times, that will pull a CB out of position, and widen the channel between CB'S which allows strikers or a CAM to slide right through. I think your idea can def be effective, but only with a world class back line. Good thought though!
@@zaqfitness1590 mate what world are you living in? Matt might be an average player in your diary and probably I am too then, but at least we've played Football and understand the game. What the hell are you talking about and nobody who understands the game will every corroborate what you're saying. It makes no sense. Getting penetrated from the middle is always going to be more dangerous than getting balls into the box which your team is in shape to defend. That's why every defense in the world stays compact and forces opposition outside, which the opposition tries to counter by creating overloads on the wings and creating space to produce quality crosses/cutbacks. This will be my last reply because i already know you're not capable of understanding this today, but my stupid hands tried one more time. Cheers.
I pretty much do winger and full back depending on the situation. And I’m pretty new to soccer and only been doing it for a year so this helped a lot on my knowledge!!
Too bad they ruined your clips. Great info here! Please keep up the quality work. You're doing wonderful things for the soccer community. This is required viewing for my teams now.
Thank you for these tips! Both my daughters are wingers and for them to understand a defender will help them in their game. Also, we love watching your videos 😊
Can you please do more analyze type videos? I know you probably don’t have time but if you do, try doing another one You did RB,CDM and now try winger and CB 🙏
I'm really glad this video exists because the way that the people I play against in rec leagues defend fast players is by fouling them before they get a chance to run away with the ball
Thanks man it helped me a lot.... eager to learn more as my team situation demands me to play various positions ... I play as winger , defender and sometimes even as a striker 💗💗💗⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Thanks Matt. good "refresher course", as I get older and slower it's a good ti get these basic tools to be more effective when facing younger, faster opponents
Can you give me advice about hip injuries? I tore my hip labrum about a year and half ago on my left side, and I just tore my right side a few days ago. How did you overcome your hip injuries? Also, does it still affect you today?
hii Matt great content man l follow your videos, am a forward 20 aged player l have been out of playing for about some months and wanna get back into my rhythm fast but my joints and hips are killing me whenever l play with the ball, which best exercise, recovery ways and food could help me prevent that and also injury prevention ways
Great video I always play against guys faster than me its hard to stop them one thing I always do is initiate contact but never really put my hand on their chest n that
Hey man can tell me how you compare the Ucl and all the other divisions of teams you played with to the Mexican second division liga de expansion mx I’m thinking about trying out for one of the new teams in the league and want to know what type of competition I’m facing please reply my dude thank you
Bruhh I kinda just started using this as a stronger than he looks but still really skinny average height defender had to kinda just play w my brain but loved that it was so clearly explained
the problem with getting tight on a fast player is they can use the aggression to their advantage and then they can spin you and then you're out of position its a risky game if the player is good
Heya Matt, I hope you're doing well. I've got a question for you, if you have the time. I've been trying to work on my nutrition lately, and I'm finding it difficult to simultaneously meet my calorie goals and my body's needs for potassium. Potassium is one of my nutrition focuses because I've had a couple past games where my quadriceps cramped up almost immediately and I figured I was potassium deficient. I almost want to avoid overeating and staying fit, so I'm finding that I can't squeeze the 3400 to 4700 mg of potassium I need into my diet every day. How do you manage it? As a professional athlete who does a serious amount of exercise and running, do you worry about potassium at all? Thanks for your time, Jonathan
Get your arm in there too. Knock them off balance too. Works both ways. Utilize spacial awareness between them, the ball, and where the line touch line is. Get that touch out past them so you can run into the space onto the ball again. If they are being too grabby, speak to the ref, ask him to look for it. And when in doubt shield, shield, shield, you'll always have support coming so keep head up!
Yo, what’s up guys, I’m really sorry about the backwards video and distracting text overlay. This video should fall under “Fair Use Protection” since I am using short segments of copyrighted material in the form of commentary and/or education, but I every time I uploaded the video it was being blocked from being viewed worldwide… Not just being blocked from being monetized, it literally was blocked worldwide by be viewed by anyone. This was the only way I could get the video to be uploaded. It’s really frustrating to follow all the rules with fair use and copyright infringement and still have to spend hours altering the video and re-uploading it over and over again. But I’m glad it finally worked haha.
All good understandable 😂
Now the opposite, how to attack against a defender faster than you? Or for slow attackers
Hey Matt... all we can say is thank you... you are dedicated , and we really appreciate ALL your vids. Keep up the bomb work. 💥💥
Great performance against Loudon! Any input on why you got shifted out to LB?
@@daconvertiblebaby69 play like zlatan
the "Screw you FIFA, stop copyrighting me." watermark was the best part
Tip number 4 is something really enlightening to me! Thank u so much for a great video as usual. Actually I had a kind of a bad day and whenever I have a bad day, I watch your video and I feel better. Thank u again Matt!
As an ageing sunday league defender this is sooo helpful for me thank you very much!!!
True. Can help to deal with the younger and faster players
This content has given me a good framework to communicate with my son in practice.
That’s amazing to hear! Thank you so much
I am a fast winger and this helped me. Always good to see how defenders think
*“I’m in danger“* - Probably Every Defender Now...
THEYRE ON TO US!!!
Yes, that s true, be one step ahead of the oposition.
Facts
definitely
As a defender agree with everything but also can add that even if you're not close enough to push attacker when he receives the ball you can still keep him from turning around. For that you have to be 1-2 steps in behind (if you too close you'll be dribbled past as Matt mentioned) and as soon as he trying to turn you can step up agressively and make a tackle. No one can turn that fast so you won't be able to make a tackle from 1-2 steps distance.
Great video, Matt! Excellence lies behind the details. It's always good for up and coming players to learn those "secrets". They can make a huge difference! ✊
Q&A: Is it possible to get the physique I desire (in this case it’s lean with a fair amount of muscle) while training for football? If so, how?
Yes you just need to make changes to your diet and your other types of training like bodyweight/gym training.
eat a more proteic diet and eat enough calories to replenish your spent energy
Actually hyped to use these tips
Hey Matt any tips for preparing for an upcoming state championship? Its in 2weeks thanks
Try your very best on the game and no matter the outcome. You’ll at least know that you did everything within your reach and not blame yourself after the game
@@tide5617 thanks for the advice👍😊
Brilliant detail and use of clips to demonstrate what you're saying Matt. Love the video 👏👏👏
I just want to say, I love you, Matt, you're truly an inspiration, and to have seen you grow until this day is absolutely amazing. I remember watching you before I reached puberty, it's been a long but ultimately wonderful journey, thank you!
This exactly what I needed! Thank you!
This video helped me as a winger understand the defence a lot better and I appreciate that. You're the best Matt thank you
thank you, this is a true pro footballer tips that you rarely get from anywhere else. Even pro player know how to do it very well but can't explain it as good what as you do sheldon
I’m late to the video but I’m been struggling with imitating the contact because I never knew how to sit but thank you so much my G for bringing this up 💪🏽 gonna try this is my next game
All those tips work well I agree with you 💯❤️
You to!
Incredibly practical tips!!
Thank you! I’m going up against bigger and faster attackers and appreciate the advice!
@2:41 if your winger is quick you never want to send him outside because he will burn you. You want to send him inside towards support. Where your teammates can assist.
mate if you force the winger outside he's forced to get a cross in as opposed to getting a shot on goal/ playing a teammate in through channels between defenders. And the second one is a lot more dangerous than the first one, thats why at least 9 times out of 10 you force players away from goal. Except rare circumstances like overload on the wings, etc which is when you force them inside (where they dont have numerical superiority, and lesser space to exploit). Please understand that this guy is probably much more experienced and has spent a lot more time analysing the game than you have, before putting forth such hasty ideas as facts.
The only one here putting forth “hasty comments” is you. You are judging me and my knowledge based on opinion. Most top level professionals/coaching staff will agree with me.
Think of it logically as well. If you are defending anywhere on the pitch and your opponent is quicker than you, your best option winning is sending this player into support. So that if he does beat you, someone is there to defend, because you do not have the recovery pace. The last thing you want to give this opponent is open space where there is no support. Because you will not have the ability to recover, or allow your teammates to close them down.
You are entitled to your opinion, and that’s fine.
Try it out your option, and then mine and let me know how it goes.
Speak with other sources that you believe are credible and get their opinion.
Matt is just an average player at best, and me not knowledgeable providing hasty comments(as you said).
@@zaqfitness1590 he doesnt get open space if u force him outside. if u force him to your teammates thats where the chaos begins in defending. you will open up space in the middle, open space will be created by your support and they can play there
so many goals come from this situation, when your support is 1 step behind and he cant block his shot/pass. just look at mbappes last minute goal against real madrid. 3 players tried to stop him
I get the idea... I've often found that when you play him inside though, this can and usually does cause chaos... often times, that will pull a CB out of position, and widen the channel between CB'S which allows strikers or a CAM to slide right through.
I think your idea can def be effective, but only with a world class back line. Good thought though!
@@zaqfitness1590 mate what world are you living in? Matt might be an average player in your diary and probably I am too then, but at least we've played Football and understand the game. What the hell are you talking about and nobody who understands the game will every corroborate what you're saying. It makes no sense. Getting penetrated from the middle is always going to be more dangerous than getting balls into the box which your team is in shape to defend. That's why every defense in the world stays compact and forces opposition outside, which the opposition tries to counter by creating overloads on the wings and creating space to produce quality crosses/cutbacks. This will be my last reply because i already know you're not capable of understanding this today, but my stupid hands tried one more time. Cheers.
Thanks for the tips😃
WOW Matt! Best two minute Tuesday ever
Massive Congrats For Your 100 USL Game! ❤
I pretty much do winger and full back depending on the situation. And I’m pretty new to soccer and only been doing it for a year so this helped a lot on my knowledge!!
Love this video, showed it to my son a 100x. Great Video!
These are the best defender tips! Love this
Great video! Thank you! Similar tips for CBs? #4 seemed most helpful.
I was the 1000th like!🤗
Excellent video btw. Sound tips on defending amongst a congested pool of offensive/attacking focused videos.
Incredibly insightful information. I was definately too honest when I played full back. Also the self aware ‘how did I do on time?’ made me chuckle.
Too bad they ruined your clips. Great info here! Please keep up the quality work. You're doing wonderful things for the soccer community. This is required viewing for my teams now.
Thank you, I plan on using your tips to teach my U-12's how to play some defense. This was very helpful.
Thanks very much really educating ❤
Really helpful video🤝👏👏
Thank you for these tips! Both my daughters are wingers and for them to understand a defender will help them in their game. Also, we love watching your videos 😊
this was really helpful man. i appreciate it👍
Can you please do more analyze type videos? I know you probably don’t have time but if you do, try doing another one
You did RB,CDM and now try winger and CB 🙏
this is what i need it (defending fast players ) matt your the best
I'm really glad this video exists because the way that the people I play against in rec leagues defend fast players is by fouling them before they get a chance to run away with the ball
Thanks man it helped me a lot.... eager to learn more as my team situation demands me to play various positions ... I play as winger , defender and sometimes even as a striker 💗💗💗⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
Just found this channel, I love the stretching/yoga and the dietary, that’s the area I need to focus on. Thanks keep the vids coming
Super insightful! Thanks again!
It helped me so much thank you!
Thanks dude!!
This is the best video I've seen ... and I came here to see how wingers play. Tip #4 is the best
Recently i lost my final match because of a crazy fast winger at my side, feels like destiny wanted me to watch this after the loss.
Hoping you get your redemption bro.
This really helped me, but do you have any tips when it comes to throughballs?
the first tip he mentioned is done alot by Ronald araujo from Barca. Man he is a beast and really underrated.
Great video!! Thank you
Thanks Matt. good "refresher course", as I get older and slower it's a good ti get these basic tools to be more effective when facing younger, faster opponents
Hey Matt brilliant to the point! Excellent advice thanks.
loved it & subscribed!
Great info!
excellent man! These are amazing!!!!
You are so helpful thank you 😢
Thank you for this very insightful video. Patience also helps because it increases the chance of a mistouch that a defender can capitalize on.
Great video
I am a slow wingback and you re really helpful
Thank you❤❤
Can you give me advice about hip injuries? I tore my hip labrum about a year and half ago on my left side, and I just tore my right side a few days ago. How did you overcome your hip injuries? Also, does it still affect you today?
Extremely exited for your useful tips and teqnuiqes! Absouloutle legend!
Amazing tips
hii Matt great content man l follow your videos, am a forward 20 aged player l have been out of playing for about some months and wanna get back into my rhythm fast but my joints and hips are killing me whenever l play with the ball, which best exercise, recovery ways and food could help me prevent that and also injury prevention ways
Yeah same my hip has been killing me and I can't run
Thank you Matt 👍🏾
I love the watermark over the game clips 😂😂😂
One of the best tips ever!
Amazing, I needed this one
Ay Matt what do you think about Milwaukee possibly coming to the USL Championship?
"TWO MINUTE tuesday where I answer a question in less than 20 minutes" This is why Matt is the goat. Peter Mckinnon vibes.
Thnx😊
Thanks for the video, I'll be passing on this information to my youngsters.
Please a make video for side back 3 or 5
Great informational content
Good thing im a fast defender also. Nobody's getting past me today. 😈
Really good Video ❤❤
I few tips I have as soon as you see the ball coming to them lunge In because then they have no time to accelerate
This really helped
Great video I always play against guys faster than me its hard to stop them one thing I always do is initiate contact but never really put my hand on their chest n that
I'm usually bigger (and slower) than wingers. I have an advantage now. Thanks!
Thanks a lot
Tip 5: wait till the attacker takes a hard touch before lunging in for the ball .
Nice.....very nice....thank you so much
Hey man can tell me how you compare the Ucl and all the other divisions of teams you played with to the Mexican second division liga de expansion mx I’m thinking about trying out for one of the new teams in the league and want to know what type of competition I’m facing please reply my dude thank you
Everything is a little bit better. Speed of players, ball control, speed of play, passing etc. Everything is on a higher level as you go up the chain.
@@Martin-sy4jt well yes but I want comparison to know what I’m going up against
Is it better to do 1 day all dribbling, 1 day shooting, 1 day passing or mix of all in each day?
For the last one on my first contact with the player do I go for the ball?
bro as a winger I always run it straight at defenders it gets to a point where they jockey and than give up and get to scared
Bruhh I kinda just started using this as a stronger than he looks but still really skinny average height defender had to kinda just play w my brain but loved that it was so clearly explained
the problem with getting tight on a fast player is they can use the aggression to their advantage and then they can spin you and then you're out of position its a risky game if the player is good
Sorry to ask this but what defensive position do you play
last technique, dark arts 👌
5:27 first good harry maguire clip lol
Sound advice 👍
The intro's for two minute Tuesday just get funnier everytime
Thank you
How to play a defender if your team plays high line and the oppositions sends rockets into your space?
As a cdm lb rb cb cm this is helpful
Heya Matt, I hope you're doing well. I've got a question for you, if you have the time.
I've been trying to work on my nutrition lately, and I'm finding it difficult to simultaneously meet my calorie goals and my body's needs for potassium. Potassium is one of my nutrition focuses because I've had a couple past games where my quadriceps cramped up almost immediately and I figured I was potassium deficient. I almost want to avoid overeating and staying fit, so I'm finding that I can't squeeze the 3400 to 4700 mg of potassium I need into my diet every day. How do you manage it? As a professional athlete who does a serious amount of exercise and running, do you worry about potassium at all?
Thanks for your time,
Jonathan
potatos, brocoli, bananas
as a winger, how do you beat a defender if they use these techniques like putting their arm across our chest?
Get your arm in there too. Knock them off balance too. Works both ways. Utilize spacial awareness between them, the ball, and where the line touch line is. Get that touch out past them so you can run into the space onto the ball again. If they are being too grabby, speak to the ref, ask him to look for it. And when in doubt shield, shield, shield, you'll always have support coming so keep head up!
Hey Matt some constructive criticism, you should make some more creative passes not playing so predictable/simple all game although it works just fine
What would be an example of a more creative pass to play out from defense ?
Good stuff.