Explaining Messi's dribbling ability, part 1: Balance, coordination, center of mass, & mental speed
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Explaining Lionel Messi's dribbling ability, part 1: Balance, coordination, center of mass, & mental speed | Biomechanics breakdown and sports science
Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT breaks down Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi's unprecedented dribbling ability & technique in a three part series. In part one, he delves into Messi's elite balance, coordination, low center of mass, and mental speed.
Here’s a table of contents, header (sub-headings):
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:55 Mental speed (read, process, act; mental speed vs physical speed)
- 2:05 Balance and coordination (balance, regaining balance, single leg balance, key balance systems, coordination, neuromuscular system)
- 4:44 Center of mass (low center of mass, leverage, next video)
For those at work or the hard of hearing, I've transcribed subtitles on KZread so sound isn't required.
For reference, I’m a DPT (Doctor of Physio) and youth football (soccer) coach well-versed in sports science and biomechanics, and owner of 3CB Performance - online health content, telehealth services and sports rehab & performance clinics in West LA and Valencia, CA.
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@zezo7359
3 жыл бұрын
I swear that I have watch this video over and over from part one to three many times so that I can remember them but I have the hunger to know more of you can do that for me bodd
@zezo7359
3 жыл бұрын
Boss*
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
@@zezo7359 I will as I have time mate; there's a lot going on right now
@ryanjohnson8313
3 жыл бұрын
The contract iiiuih hî s as
@arcr7955
2 жыл бұрын
Who is more greater cr7 Or messi??
People talk about Messi's dribbling, finishing, passing etc. But to me his most important ability that doesnt get enough credit is his intelligence. Messi is by far the most logical player in football history. He analyzes every movement before even receiving the ball. This is why you can breakdown even something like his turn of pace or dribbling to a science like in this video. There is a rationale behind his decision. This is why SAF once said Messi plays the game like we play Playstation. What makes Playstation easy for casual gamerss the bird eye view we get. We can properly analyze every move from the top so it makes us easier to plan out an attack. Also why sometimes we get frustrated at players for not making the simplest past forward etc, they dont get our bird's eye view so a pass that seems obvious for us from the TV screen isnt as obvious when you only have a lateral view on the pitchy.. But, Messi is the only player who almost has the same bird eye view when he gets the ball. He knows exactly where to get space, and when to make the right pass. This is why too us it makes no sense how he can casually go pass 5 players like it was nothing.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, well said. I typically refer to that as the perceive-process-act chain. Messi's ability on the former 2 is just unheard of and he's able to take the snapshot, execute his action and then do it all over again immediately
@saloneprince8265
2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense
@pesmobile2695
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah,.
@dmproduction1384
Жыл бұрын
yep. Messi dribble with his brain
@ho-mt7pn
3 ай бұрын
I believe Di Maria said something similar describing Messi as if he sees the game from above
This video was amazing, but i think Messi doesnt think all that xD its just his instinct to run with the ball and avoid the defenders
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
I doubt he does as well but that isn't the overall point either - rather, it's to deconstruct and highlight some of those skills and abilities
@ladymaria9529
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure he did all that. He always knows exactly every defender spot. The instinct u talked is based on his thinking and analizing and learning of situations when he doesn't on field, for years. It's hard to take ball of him in legit way. Sorry for bad english, lol
@Donnacha
3 жыл бұрын
He thinks it all he’s a genius
@OezgeSebisteri
3 жыл бұрын
@@ladymaria9529 He seems to be naturally gifted with mental stability and physiological balance PLUS an extrem level of intuition (which is basically skipping logical analysis steps on speed).
@ladymaria9529
3 жыл бұрын
@@OezgeSebisteri i didn't say that he does that on the field, all the process. Same thing to chess GMs, they know exactly which piece to move first 4-5 moves in miliseconds. It becomes intuition after spent years memorizing thousands of matches. In video Messi teaches how to dribble, he himself explain every move even how to move your calf of particular feet on how to beat 1 defender and the reason behind it.
His body is always so aligned, it’s so beautiful. I have been studying and watching him for over a year and am starting to play like him, but it is so hard, especially because his body movement and coordination come natural to him. True genius! 😍
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
They come natural but he also works a lot on key things like balance
@HeyitsMrPHere
2 жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance That’s why it doesn’t just come overnight
@churchilkamkb
Жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance still almost everyone no matter how much they practice can't replicate it. He's totally alien level
Now the thing is, these instincts and qualities just come to him naturally, and that he is a real high iq than normal people like us.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
To an extent sure but Messi has credited a lot of his game to how he played growing up, specifically with his older brothers in really narrow alleyways
@oxymoronindian
3 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right.I have devised a technique called representational transformation technique RTR by learning this any above average budding passionate footballer can play like messi.
@diegosotomiranda4107
Жыл бұрын
@@oxymoronindian You just can't be serious about that bs You said
Can I just say your content is absolutely brilliant , there is really no content like this on messi , there always science behind the brilliance and videos like this and the free kick one explain this perfectly
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Aero thank you ✊ and I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment
@kunhified
4 жыл бұрын
Truee
@rohan8571
3 жыл бұрын
Bro your here too ahaha
@Poopintheface
3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA U are everywhere
he uses his arm so perfect. I love that
This is just delightful to watch, for me as both a man of biological sciences and a lover of the game. Absolutely delightful. Thanks for doing this!!
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it. They're fun to create
It’s hard to believe Messi moves in real time, sometimes
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
incredible
I will say words alone can not describe how GOATED messi is. He has been training his playstyle, skills, and game for decades. We will not see another player like messi ever again. Messi was destined to be a legend the day he was gifted to this world he has been wowing everyone with intelligence ever since he was just a kid. Messi is simply the GOAT I am honored to be able to watch him and to revolve my game around his. I know I wont be as good as messi but I will try to play just like him and do my best.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
agreed mate, fully
Most underrated video ever. You combined math and science. This information could help us to build an android that resembles Messi body and brain.
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
Brooo please do a video talking about Messi off the ball movement because that’s way important please
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
That's a good one. Going to wait for more footage from this season first.
This is a video for people who appreciate messi"s football. THANK YOU
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
Loved the science! Doesn't go unnoticed!
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciate you noticing!
Thank you, I’m 15 years old and I’m in high school varsity team, and this video helped me a lot getting there
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that!
@OsmanGhazii
3 жыл бұрын
@Controller Player yes a little but mostly I trained
@OsmanGhazii
3 жыл бұрын
@Controller Player it was both, more control and dribble faster
@pandarr7126
Жыл бұрын
@@OsmanGhazii how to trainnig?
This was very well done. I appreciate the hard work that went into this video. New Subscriber gained 👍🏾
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated
Great video bro , thanks for the information..
How beautiful to watch! ❤❤❤ 31 /8 / 2020 From : Bangladesh ❤
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
appreciate your time mate
Very well put together video. appreciated.
@3cbperformance
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
This video is so on point, thanks for making it! I see a lot of people crediting messi's ability to his body but I just don't buy that because if it was true everyone with a body similar to messi's would be as good as him.. He is just a genius.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
So many variables that go into his level
Liked and shared. Thanks for this!
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
jay C23 thanks for watching. Appreciate your support
Good one eagerly waiting for part -2 and 3...
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Anudeep M thanks for your time mate. Think you’ll enjoy them
🪔🚩🇮🇳 A rare combination of skill, thought, attitude & physique come together to form Messi. 👌🙏✊ 🇮🇳🚩🪔
I will try to get used to using this
Messi is always 2-3 steps ahead of everyone else. A genius
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
He is; incredible
I am a very good dribbler and I am team captain but this technik is absolute perfect 👍👍👍🧠🧠🧠
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
It's mastering of the fundamentals
@jadenyoon5236
Жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance Not mastering, its a transcendant level of the fundamentals lol
well, this video was perfect for my college assignment! thank you!
@3cbperformance
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
Really interesting, thanks.
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching
Brilliant!!!
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
Amazing!
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and appreciate you watching
Great video i leaned alot from this one
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent, love hearing that
Really interesting stuff thanks
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
TheOnyxFlye you’re welcome. Thanks for watching
Great video 👏🏾
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
He also baits defenders into a tackle a lot. All the videos of his dribbling skills and you wonder why the defenders go for the ball then always fail. Messi always keeps the ball at a perfect distance where it looks like the defender can take it but in reality they can't.
@3cbperformance
Жыл бұрын
Great point - he keeps it right in that leg's length zone
Very well explained.. Thank you
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
Nive video. Nice information. Need more video like this. Thumbs up for you 😇😇👍
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, thank you
Damn tnx man we need ppl like u behind seen 2 Annalise and make understanding easier :D
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
this is some good stuff!
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
thanks mate
I think I can make it simple by just saying : he use his mind more than anyone else 😐
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
he absolutely does
incredible
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time mate
🤣🤣thank you man...i've always wanted a video like this
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers bro
amazing bro.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
Nice video!
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
who else applied these things and became an excellent dribbler
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you applying this
Sir.. I have to call you sir.. Thank you so much.. Mayb we cannot be better like Messi or cr7.. But your helping us to go to the very next level of our game.... The Analysis are increadible.. Which we can learn and use in our part.. Thaank you sir.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers
Amazing analysis
@3cbperformance
Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@pandarr7126
Жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance plis video training dribbling like messi
very goood tnx
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
cheers mate
People who claim Pele or Maradona are better - i always ask - how many HOURS of video have you actually seen of them - especially Pele?? We only see their highlights and maybe they have 1 or two hours of total video - MESSI is on tv every week for the last 10 years and EVERY WEEK IS A HIGHLIGHT REEL!!! GOAT - END OF DISCUSSION!!!!!!!!
Thanks man. Something of value. Liked and subscribed.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Appreciate your time
Good video
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Patrick Som thanks
This video helped a lot. My body composition is very similar to messis so I’m gonna try to use the info from this video and apply it to my game. Thank you!
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate
What a beast
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a joke
This is good video
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
thanks mate
I always tried figuring what Messi does different and this video helped me a lot thanks and I think Messi does every thing like u said but more like a reflex action !
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Thanks for watching mate
Bro please make some more videos like this .
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
We will try
Hey man wonderful explanation...
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@reubenmathew6032
3 жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance keep it up bro...All the best for your channel
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
@@reubenmathew6032 will do; appreciate it
@reubenmathew6032
3 жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance Definitely
17 dislikes????? How????? Amazing video mate earned a sub
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
People are odd mate. Cheers on the sub
@ohmyskill2847
3 жыл бұрын
Im hope its not the players that got roasted by him😂
Make more videos like these
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Will when I have time mate
It's called being shifty...Messi is shifty. Combine that with his high tough frequency and awareness and you've got a very dangerous dribbler. Science made simple
@Junior12997
3 ай бұрын
Yes ik people are looking too deep into it hes shifty and very talented
how far should I be from the opponent in order to change direction since I often getting too close to the opponent before changing directions that the ball get intercepted.
subtítulos en español, por favorrrrrrrr!!!!
He is too natural !!
Actually he balance with his right foot so that he can easily do footwork on left leg
The mans actually a Jedi
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Aero well, that would’ve made for a shorter video 😂
Ronaldo Fenomeno from 96-98 and the infamous injury would make a great topic.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion
How to improve neuromuscular system?
@Jay-ml3lr
3 жыл бұрын
The esconomical triphome system
Sir, can you plz make a video on drills workouts etc for playing like messi hope you reply🙃
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
I will be doing some next year
Phenomenal phenomenal...!!... eagerly waiting for next part...can you make a video also like what are the pros and cons of height in football
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Those types of general questions are really difficult to answer but I'll look into it.
Reminds me of the OODA loop
Es una Lástima q el traductor también esté en ingles.. Porq es un interesante trabajo analístico.. Y no se logra entender mucho..
You really did what you said... Thank you so much for this video sir.. But do you make videos about football tactics too..
@anudeep24
4 жыл бұрын
Let him focus on biomechanics.. he is really good at that area.. there is lot to know.
@vijaydev4845
4 жыл бұрын
He is a doctor, so he won't be able to tell us about advanced tactics in football.
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Vijay Dev I’ve coached the game for multiple years so I do have some insight into that but there’s definitely better resources for it than myself
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Anudeep M yes there is. Hope you’re liking the vids thus far
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
I always try to say what I mean and mean what I say. You’re welcome. I have some knowledge of football tactics with my background but not enough to really give in depth insight
🌹
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
Great content! Do you think about making a video about Neymar's dribbling skill?
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
I have and will when afforded the time. I’ve broken down some of his games but haven’t been able to sit down and do the in-depth look like I want to, yet
also he only moves the ball just a little so its never out of reach but enough so the rivals cant touch it he moves a lot and sometimes the ball barely moves , and if by chance he loses contact with the ball the ball will stop on its own look for messi and comeback to him or go straight to the net because messi command it with his mind
can you make a gareth bale free kick technique
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
I definitely will if I have time. Thanks for watching the videos
Can you ever do another video on Messi
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
When i have the time to devote to it, yes
I would call it natural instinct or pure genius. A unique talent that we will probably never see again.
@r0kkusu128
Жыл бұрын
Basically use any excuse other than to give Messi his credit. Yall are salty.
@Junior12997
3 ай бұрын
@@r0kkusu128read his comment again. Were is he being salty?
So basically he's an alien
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
1/4 alien from my sources
Please do a ronaldo dribbling video
Please do I part four I already watch all of them but I need more details please. Can you also explain Messi positioning
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
There is no part 4 for his dribbling
@zezo7359
3 жыл бұрын
3CB Performance nah I mean like his winger movements and how he plays his position
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Abdul I will look at it but it might be more of the “evolution of Messi” from winger true 10, especially under Setien
Just wondering is it possibly for someone taller around 6 foot to lower there Center of gravity and be able to have Leo like balance and agility or is it physically impossible?
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Aero Perhaps not to the extent of Leo but it’s certainly possibly. For example, there are NBA players like Kyrie Irving and James Harden who play relatively low to the ground
@Aero10
4 жыл бұрын
3CB Performance thanks a lot , keep up the great work 👏
@Dan-qt4xb
4 жыл бұрын
@@Aero10 yes its possible. Just lower ur upper body half. Truss me u see the difference
@monstergaminghd1083
4 жыл бұрын
@@Dan-qt4xb it won't work when some has longer legs than upper body (disproportionate), one has to be proportionate I.e equal or almost equal legs and upper body length
@iganpparamarta8813
3 жыл бұрын
Ronaldo fenomeno. Unfortunately due to him being a 6 feet tall his tendons couldn’t keep up with his style and at a very young age 23yo it snapped. There’s a video with clear view of his kneecap went up to his thigh because its tendon torn completely. Under 180cm is ideal for that dribbling style IMO.
Pls doc could u give tips on how to increase my quads without building dead weight
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean "dead weight"
@ayoolafola5689
3 жыл бұрын
For example am always afraid of doing wieght isolation training on my thighs because am afraid of gaining muscles i can't run with...Doc do u have any suggestions too increase my quads muscles so that they can be effective at running and not slow me down
@ayoolafola5689
3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate what you do by the way 🙏❤️
How is there not much like on these kind of videos? People don't like scientific analysis? People don't like science in general?
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps that or perhaps there aren't many who know how to translate it into video
@quangdo2779
3 жыл бұрын
3CB Performance that’s fair enough, I was just hoping that people have more respect for science and these kind of scientific analysis, over other non essential stuff you know
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Dan The Man The individuals who are really serious about understanding the game do have a respect for it but what I’ve noticed is that there’s just not enough digestible content out there. Producers tend to go with what already works rather than something new because it’s an easier path
@quangdo2779
3 жыл бұрын
3CB Performance that is really true, well thanks for this wonderful content, I wish you a good luck and fair well
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Dan The Man thanks and appreciate you watching. Your support is what helps this type of content
where do i buy a gps balance system
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Lol not sure
how do i increase my mental speed
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Sohail zaman There’s no easy way. Takes 1 on 1 coaching and film study
@harambey
3 жыл бұрын
Focus on the process/game, not the outcome Also that comes with just overall playtime, the more hours you have playing ball the better your mental speed becomes There are no shortcuts
body as 1 unit
Great video and detailing but I'm sure messi just enjoys his natural talents rather than thinking about what u just explained about him ps. Thanks
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure why whether Messi thinks about his talents or not is relevant to making a video on it. The point is to show what makes him great and learn from it
I agree with everything you say, but where does raw technical ability with the ball fit into all this? Shouldn't that be its own category in a way? It's possible for someone to have great balance, coordination, center of mass, and mental speed and still be a poor dribbler. In addition to everything you point out, he has natural ball control ability that no one else has.
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Of course that comes into play but we can't control for that. That being said, Messi also attributes his "natural" raw ability to how he trained as a kid - namely, playing in a narrow alley with 3 older brothers lol
How can we develop these properties
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on multiple factors; I go through an assessment and ongoing training plan
So we can agree that Messi mastered football as a child. So he was born to play football.
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
No - that’s a disservice to Messi imo. Clearly elite talented but he works his tail off to get where he is
YOU FORGOT WHAT TYPE OF BREATHING TECHNIQUE HE IS USING FOR HIS DRIBBLING
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Great point
5:28 wtf is that. Alien confirmed.
I think this will be hard, but can you analyze Paolo Maldini?
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
If i can find good video of him, I'll add him to the list
@AizOT
3 жыл бұрын
3CB Performance Thanks bro
Disagree with your comment on his leg muscle and think it's quite naive, he has among the most highly developed leg muscles I've seen in the sport. He may not have gigantic muscles vs guys 2x his size but it's only relevant to your own body size. He's a small guy (which you mentioned) and very skinny everywhere else (not like he's doing bicep curls or bench) a key reason for his insane acceleration and change of direction is the huge portion of his bodyweight being in his leg muscles. His lower body looks like it belongs to someone else. He's not the only player with these traits. Look at Sergio Aguero and his leg development or Eden Hazard. All of these guys have low centre of gravity/incredibly well developed legs that are way way out of proportion to other muscle groups and share acceleration/change of direction as an asset.
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
Ciaran Canning which comment are you referring to
@Edward-ho2bm
2 жыл бұрын
@@3cbperformance Bro it isn t true that Messi doesn t do bench presses right?I ve seen a real video of Leo in the gym doing bench presses with some good speed which means that performing the exercise with speed gives him the explosivness more right?And when he does a heavy bench press he improoves his strength in his upper body right?In that 1 video i also saw him do lateral raises bro man is beast
could you pls help me
Pls analyse neymar🙏🙏🙏
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely get to him
Imagine being so good that scientists have to study you.
make a video of hazard
@3cbperformance
3 жыл бұрын
PRINCE LIVINGSTON N. KYEREMATENG If he ever shows up in shape, I will lol
@ayoolafola5689
3 жыл бұрын
Okocha 😂😂
Hey!! The thing you said in balance and coordination that his entire body is stacked around mid line Can you please elaborate it more And any video or suggestion to correct my centre of mass Its very informational video i tried many times and finally someone appeared Waiting for your reply 🖤🙏
@3cbperformance
4 жыл бұрын
Stacked around midline means he's very balanced when he moves, his body is always working in conjunction There's no video I know of to "correct" center of mass. Further, if you have movement issues, that would require an actual assessment.
i play for atletico madrid here in spain i’m 16 playing with u19 and my play style is similar if not exactly like lionel messi and this is not true because we don’t think when we have the ball we play off of instinct,reaction, speed of play and common sense that’s all
@3cbperformance
2 жыл бұрын
Firstly, well done on playing for Atleti’s U19 mate! Secondly, I never said Messi or any other player thinks about these things while playing. Rather, they’re teaching & learning points that underlie his ability.
@Edward-ho2bm
2 жыл бұрын
what s ur name bro?