Lionel Messi's free kick technique: Detailed biomechanics & sports science breakdown

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Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT and biomechanics expert breaks down Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi's free kick technique, from run up to body shape to swing through to vision focus to mind-body feedback.
Here’s a table of contents, header (sub-headings):
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:25 The run up (angle, steps)
- 3:01 Body shape and strike (hip position, the strike, torso mechanics)
- 6:20 Eyes & mind-body feedback (focus points, neuromuscular feedback)
- 7:59 Consistent mechanics (compact & repeatable technique)
For those at work or the hard of hearing, I've transcribed subtitles on KZfaq so sound isn't required.
For reference, I’m a DPT well-versed in biomechanics, with sports rehab & performance clinics in West LA and Valencia, CA. Feel free to hit me with questions and/or you can always find me on IG and twitter @3cbperformance.

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@judishxavier4268 3 жыл бұрын

Messi be like : What are all these science principles and algorithms. I just shoot..lol

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@adarshinginshetty484 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Edward-ho2bm 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@adonis-therightway8656 Жыл бұрын

Nope ,you are wrong ,here is a clip where he admits that he is trying to improve on free kicks by studying them - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrN_aJdkkreUeHU.html ,I know it was a joke but I just wanted to share the real concept

@nivedleo8973 3 жыл бұрын

We need Messi's Chipping Technique Scientific Breakdown Video..

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Will get to it, great topic.

@ach1ntt806 3 жыл бұрын

Yea please

@Edward-ho2bm 2 жыл бұрын

Yess

@Edward-ho2bm 2 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance u done it yet?

@evilestmanlp 4 жыл бұрын

Your content is great ! Messi’s mastery of FK is a thing to be taught. He doesn’t a have single way of taking a FK, he’s always adapting and creating new methods. It’s this fact, that drove the opponent’s defense to be creative in defending his FK. Nowadays, you see a guy who’s paid millions, laying down under the wall in case Messi decides to shoot it under the wall. Another defender being alert to run back at the close post in case Messi decides to chip it ...😅

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

yep - it's all a cat and mouse game of adjustments and deception. I saw the FK you're talking about with the man under the wall and at the post

@teletubbypo318 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched your entire series on messi. So more! It’s really interesting

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan mate

@andrasdudas5084 2 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance Do you have any interview, where the goat talks about his own ball control, and how he sees the reasons, why the defenders have no clue where he plans to run with the ball?

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrasdudas5084 I don't

@andrasdudas5084 2 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqp6f5Wj3LjRqn0.html

@Edward-ho2bm 2 жыл бұрын

same

@mazzapharaoh 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Thanks for this one it is very insightful and points out a lot I never took into consideration when watching messi

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I was honestly stunned while breaking down some of the film

@yashkirat9381 Жыл бұрын

How his ankle is twisted while the striking moment 😨, G.O.A.T

@mcj2024 Ай бұрын

Amazing content!

@elionmanallari5589 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Keep up the great work

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@patrickgarrone6172 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Thank you so much

@galacticoti9788 4 жыл бұрын

Thus is truly great work

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

galactico ti thanks for watching

@oluolusanya4914 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video!

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

Olu Olusanya thank you

@IrfanNasir 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.. very informative

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@benjaminduffour9925 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on KZfaq

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Duffour thanks mate

@highstandart2876 2 жыл бұрын

thank you bro, I will use them

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@user-ku3uz2yr4k 4 жыл бұрын

Great work, thank you!) Will try to be more conscious on the pitch

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@abhinav7046 3 жыл бұрын

Great Sir ,Amazing .You re awesome

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@user-yg9vq9xn1b 9 ай бұрын

Nice one

@samirsilwal8341 4 жыл бұрын

Great Content and really nice explanation. Sir can you please make a video about Messi's dribbling technique...

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

I'll have one related to it next week

@artfulmessi 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of Messi's free kick technique i've yet seen on youtube, you really went into detail with everything, great video bro

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ellis1469 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to use elastic recoil to improve shot power. I see the messi freekick video and thought you could go more in depth

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by "how to use it"? It's a physiological mechanism

@Jmsbnd7eren Жыл бұрын

Raj it's great to see u.. Can u make a vedio about the analysis of the pro players like Ronaldo, Messi.. the position and movements.. Love from India..

@3cbperformance Жыл бұрын

Check out my dribbling videos mate

@relaxationvibes6281 2 жыл бұрын

Wowowoowow thank you youre the best

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@visheshdeepgautam 11 ай бұрын

One of the fewest Individuals born on the the planet ever to have studies being done upon. 👽🐐

@dryames4319 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do one of these for David Beckhams free kick technique?

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

It's on the list mate

@masatoarima4217 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Could you provide some analysis on the distinct difference in Messi's body shape (upper body) when he starts his kicking motion (1:35) compared to other players? His arm swing (right arm) is very compact compared to say David Beckham, who opens his upper body up and really swings his left arm in full as he starts his kicking motion. Wondering from a biomechanic perspective, how the difference in the 2 techniques leads to different torso and core muscles becoming engaged during the kicking motion and what impacts that would have for power generation, and accuracy. Also noticed Ronaldo like Messi has an extremely compact upper body motion. Thanks.

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Masato Arima I have to look through it in more detail before answering. Sounds like a good topic for another video!

@masatoarima4217 3 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance Looking forward to your next videos! Keep up the great work. Really enjoying watching your analysis!

@sionaldinho 3 жыл бұрын

Do Giovinco free kick analysis please :)

@anandarr196 4 жыл бұрын

nice vid

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

Anandar R thanks

@abdulhaadi6913 2 жыл бұрын

Please upload more on messi

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

I do as I can mate

@andilekwazit.p6333 2 жыл бұрын

Can you analyse Trent Arnold's crossing technique?

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good one

@messimessi603 3 жыл бұрын

Good

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

thanks mate

@tamilore431 4 жыл бұрын

Messi probably doesnt care about the science behind his freekicks to him he just kicks the ball😂 the GOAT

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

Tamilore Oke likely not but others seem to 😂

@tamilore431 4 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance i can't believe you replied merci beaucoup am highly honoured . Please can you analyze phillipe coutinho

@Edward-ho2bm 2 жыл бұрын

nah idk about that 1

@ShayanMohammadian 2 жыл бұрын

Make a vidio for dribbling in tight space. and make a vidio from another soccer players in 3 episodes like messi if you can.👌

@HeyitsMrPHere 2 жыл бұрын

His gait is so clean

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

It is

@GOATharva 2 жыл бұрын

Nice One Raj , Can you make on Cristiano Ronaldo's Penalties...and his heading/Aerial Moments? 🙂👍

@3cbperformance 2 жыл бұрын

I have numerous on his headers mate. Will do penalties eventually

@GOATharva 2 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance Ohk 👍

@emmanuel2232 3 жыл бұрын

Can u make a video on why mbappe runs the way he does I love your videos I learn so much

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Will do at some point

@JonasVaughn-in4hw Ай бұрын

🐐🐐

@harryzed9090 Жыл бұрын

The angle is the same every time. Only the spot of the ball changes.

@ElGuapoSalsero Жыл бұрын

Bro providing scientifically backed analysis with in-depth anatomical data and mechanics breakdown. If we were to ask Messi: I’m just kicking the ball as hard as I can while trying not to fall. Cha ta

@iikatinggangsengii2471 24 күн бұрын

he should know at least some of them, scientific knowledge/data improve consistency, in no way he/they dont know and just shoot and wish

@jeriel1082 3 жыл бұрын

Mate please when is another video of messi's free kick going to come

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

When I have the time to make a quality one mate. Too much going on right now

@sid3803 2 жыл бұрын

PSG and Argentine Legend Mr Lionel Messi 🐐👑🔥❤️🙏

@muhammadjobayer1634 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Please make a video how messi curve the ball?

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Jarin Jarin It’s already included in this video. It’s about his foot strike and how he gets around the ball

@Edward-ho2bm 2 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance thanks

@Pcstory01860 9 ай бұрын

Bro made me turn into messi

@bigfloppaenjoyer4837 3 жыл бұрын

I am such a messi fan that im trying to score freeckicks with my left instead of my right in actual games

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@carlosvillegas4740 3 жыл бұрын

Lol same for some reason my left is powerful

@leviwalker8816 4 жыл бұрын

6:44 ded at the butterfly

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks for taking the time to watch

@borayasar3863 3 жыл бұрын

he is alien

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

He’s incredible

@ferryardian7136 2 жыл бұрын

I remember long time ago, when i was siting in front my tv they call it SCIENCE OF STUPID on NatGeo, kinda similar like this when someone doing extreme sport tricks like 360 backflip, jumping etc, so they break it down why someone made it, and another didnt, of course with physics theory and movement related science The point is on this case maybe Messi itself dont even know physics and just train this kind of skill over and over. It can be real true, but also can be accidentally true. Thats why they call it science of stupid on that show, just for fun purpose But overall i like every single detail shown up on your video 👍👍

@benjaminduffour9925 3 жыл бұрын

And next please do his dribbling

@carlosvillegas4740 3 жыл бұрын

Ronaldihos freekick analysis

@3cbperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Good one

@emmanuel2232 4 жыл бұрын

Can u pls make a video how to shoot like messi

@arnavdas3139 4 жыл бұрын

Messi applied backpropagation !!

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean

@arnavdas3139 4 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance oh...the feedback mechanism you described somewhat resembles a popular algorithm called backpropagation (in popular culture you may have heard of deep learning)...

@3cbperformance 4 жыл бұрын

@@arnavdas3139 Ahh, I gotcha now. The brain constantly applies backpropogation/deep learning to movements!

@arnavdas3139 4 жыл бұрын

@@3cbperformance yup to put it roughly....this algo tries to minimise the error of the end product over multiple Cycles by consistently drawing feedback from those events until it arrives at an acceptable result