Neymar vs Atalanta | Deconstructing his top dribbling & mental skills | Expert analyzes PSG and Brazilian superstar Neymars man of the match masterclass vs Atalanta in the Champions League quarterfinals, deconstructing the top dribbling and mental skills that unlocked his incredible performance | Football (soccer) biomechanics, skills, and sports scienceFor reference, Im a DPT (Doctor of Physio), sports scientist, researcher, football (soccer) coach, mindfulness enthusiast and owner of 3CB Performanceproviding sports medicine, performance, and mindfulness services online and in-person at clinics in West LA and Valencia, CA.Feel free to hit me with questions and/or you can always find me on my website or follow on social media:Website: https://www.3cbperformance.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/3cbPerformanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3cbperformance/For those at work or the hard of hearing, I've transcribed subtitles on YouTube so sound isn't required.Heres a table of contents, header (subheadings):- 0:00 Intro- 0:28 Dribbling skills #1: Patient set up- 1:04 Dribbling skills #2: Movement fluidity- 1:40 Dribbling skills #3: Balance- 2:10 Mental skills #1: Two steps ahead- 2:32 Mental skills #2: Know when to fold em- 2:50 Mental skills #3: Nuanced recognition- 3:15 OutroScript:Welcome its Raj from 3CB.PSG and Brazilian mega star Neymar put on a masterclass display against Atalanta in PSGs thrilling 2-1 Champions League quarterfinals win on August 12th, completing an astonishing 16 take ons while orchestrating multiple chances.In this video, I breakdown the key dribbling and mental skills that Neymar showcased during the match.Dribbling skillsClip #1: patient set upThis sequence highlights Neymars patience in finding the right opportunity with his dribble.Neymar has two defenders keying on him but he remains patient in his straddle, looking for the right opportunity. When he sees an avenue open, he feints the outside run and drops the shoulder to thread the dribble between the defenders.As he approaches the next defender, Neymar patiently waits for the defender to square up and then makes his move. Drags the ball to find an angle and gets the cross off cleanly but no one is there.Dribble #2: FluidityThis sequence showcases Neymars fluidity in and out of movements.Neymar lulls the defender into a false sense of security and once the stance opens up, slips the nutmeg through.Neymar quickly recognizes the angle of the incoming defender and flattens his dribble to easily bypass, followed by a shot a feint to freeze the third defender to open a shooting channel.Just misses but an incredible sequence nonetheless.Dribble #3: BalanceThis series of take-ons emphasizes Neymars elite dribbling balance.He baits the defender into approaching, knowing the space he has behind and easily beats him. He gets grabbed and fouled multiple times but remains on balance and stays on his course, earning a spot kick.Mental skillsMental skill #1: Two moves aheadNeymar already knows before he touches the ball what his first touch and then subsequent run will be. Hes two plays ahead of everyone else and it creates a great goal scoring chance in the early stages of the match. He fluffs the chance BUT he didnt let that missed opportunity impact the rest of his game, showing real mental resilience.Mental skill #2: Know when to fold emThis play may seem like nothing but it clearly shows the growth of Neymars game and patience. He could easily try to force the issue here against two defenders but recognizes the complete disadvantage and simply recycles the ball. Its the simplest of things that often reveal the most.Mental skill #3: Nuanced recognitionNeymars recognition here sets up the game winning goal. He recognizes the Mbappe run and open space in behind but more importantly he reads that Mbappes defender is square to Mbappe rather than the ball which opens up a more direct passing channel. Neymar threads in a ball behind the heels to set up Kylians game winning assist.Incredible technical and mature performance from Neymar. Didnt let early misses get him down, continued to pick his spots, and once Mbappe came on, he found even more space to operate in advantageous positions.Thats a wrap for this video. Thanks for watching. My goal is to provide you with in-depth, evidence based, narrative free analysis and you can always find me on IG and Twitter @3CBPerformance. Make sure to sub to the channel and follow along on all social media for the latest updates. 3CB out.
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Neymar vs Atalanta | Deconstructing his top dribbling & mental skills | Expert analyzes PSG and Brazilian superstar Neymars man of the match masterclass vs Atalanta in the Champions League quarterfinals, deconstructing the top dribbling and mental skills that unlocked his incredible performance | Football (soccer) biomechanics, skills, and sports scienceFor reference, Im a DPT (Doctor of Physio), sports scientist, researcher, football (soccer) coach, mindfulness enthusiast and owner of 3CB Performanceproviding sports medicine, performance, and mindfulness services online and in-person at clinics in West LA and Valencia, CA.Feel free to hit me with questions and/or you can always find me on my website or follow on social media:Website: https://www.3cbperformance.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/3cbPerformanceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/3cbperformance/For those at work or the hard of hearing, I've transcribed subtitles on YouTube so sound isn't required.Heres a table of contents, header (subheadings):- 0:00 Intro- 0:28 Dribbling skills #1: Patient set up- 1:04 Dribbling skills #2: Movement fluidity- 1:40 Dribbling skills #3: Balance- 2:10 Mental skills #1: Two steps ahead- 2:32 Mental skills #2: Know when to fold em- 2:50 Mental skills #3: Nuanced recognition- 3:15 OutroScript:Welcome its Raj from 3CB.PSG and Brazilian mega star Neymar put on a masterclass display against Atalanta in PSGs thrilling 2-1 Champions League quarterfinals win on August 12th, completing an astonishing 16 take ons while orchestrating multiple chances.In this video, I breakdown the key dribbling and mental skills that Neymar showcased during the match.Dribbling skillsClip #1: patient set upThis sequence highlights Neymars patience in finding the right opportunity with his dribble.Neymar has two defenders keying on him but he remains patient in his straddle, looking for the right opportunity. When he sees an avenue open, he feints the outside run and drops the shoulder to thread the dribble between the defenders.As he approaches the next defender, Neymar patiently waits for the defender to square up and then makes his move. Drags the ball to find an angle and gets the cross off cleanly but no one is there.Dribble #2: FluidityThis sequence showcases Neymars fluidity in and out of movements.Neymar lulls the defender into a false sense of security and once the stance opens up, slips the nutmeg through.Neymar quickly recognizes the angle of the incoming defender and flattens his dribble to easily bypass, followed by a shot a feint to freeze the third defender to open a shooting channel.Just misses but an incredible sequence nonetheless.Dribble #3: BalanceThis series of take-ons emphasizes Neymars elite dribbling balance.He baits the defender into approaching, knowing the space he has behind and easily beats him. He gets grabbed and fouled multiple times but remains on balance and stays on his course, earning a spot kick.Mental skillsMental skill #1: Two moves aheadNeymar already knows before he touches the ball what his first touch and then subsequent run will be. Hes two plays ahead of everyone else and it creates a great goal scoring chance in the early stages of the match. He fluffs the chance BUT he didnt let that missed opportunity impact the rest of his game, showing real mental resilience.Mental skill #2: Know when to fold emThis play may seem like nothing but it clearly shows the growth of Neymars game and patience. He could easily try to force the issue here against two defenders but recognizes the complete disadvantage and simply recycles the ball. Its the simplest of things that often reveal the most.Mental skill #3: Nuanced recognitionNeymars recognition here sets up the game winning goal. He recognizes the Mbappe run and open space in behind but more importantly he reads that Mbappes defender is square to Mbappe rather than the ball which opens up a more direct passing channel. Neymar threads in a ball behind the heels to set up Kylians game winning assist.Incredible technical and mature performance from Neymar. Didnt let early misses get him down, continued to pick his spots, and once Mbappe came on, he found even more space to operate in advantageous positions.Thats a wrap for this video. Thanks for watching. My goal is to provide you with in-depth, evidence based, narrative free analysis and you can always find me on IG and Twitter @3CBPerformance. Make sure to sub to the channel and follow along on all social media for the latest updates. 3CB out.
