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#Pedri #SoccerTips #FootballSkills I've analyzed 100+ hours of Pedri’s gameplay, and his build-up play is pure mastery! 🎩⚽   In this video, I break down 5 key fundamentals that make him an elite midfielder—so you can learn, apply, and dominate just like him. 🚀  🏆 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Scanning – Always be one step ahead with elite awareness 👀 ✅ Receiving & Opening Angles – Create space and avoid pressure ⚡ ✅ Following the Press – Offer passing options and break free from pressure 🔄 ✅ Asking for the Ball – Move intelligently in the build-up phase 🎯 ✅ Switching Play – Stretch the opposition and control the tempo 🔄🔀  Every top midfielder masters these fundamentals—now it's your turn! 💪In no way, shape or form am I intending to infringe rights of the copyright holder. Content used is strictly for research/reviewing purposes and to help educate. All under the Fair Use law. Content is both transformative and educational in nature. Content is in compliance with Content Quality section of YPP Policies as the editing adds creative value which makes content unique. Under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is mad for FAIR USE for purpose such a as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statues that might otherwise be infringing. Non- Profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of FAIR USE.  #Football #Soccer #Pedri #Midfielder #BuildUpPlay #FootballIQ #SoccerTips #FootballSkills #PlayLikeAPRO #tacticalanalysis #barcelonafc

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00:00I've analyzed over 100 hours of Pedri's game, and his build-up play is pure mastery.

00:05In this video, I'll break down the 5 key fundamentals he excels at,

00:09so you can learn, apply, and dominate the midfield just like him.

00:14First, everything starts with scanning. Scanning is the ability to check your

00:19surroundings before receiving the ball, giving you the information needed to make quicker and

00:23better decisions. Top midfielders, such as Pedri, scan up to 4-8 times in the few

00:29seconds before the ball reaches them. This allows Pedri to know where his teammates,

00:34opponents, and space are, before he even takes his first touch. To do it effectively,

00:40turn your head frequently, especially before receiving, and develop the habit of checking

00:44both over your shoulder and in front of you. The more you scan, the less time you'll need on

00:52the ball, and the harder it becomes to dispossess you. Practice this as often as possible until it

00:58becomes natural to you, just like an instinctive habit. Mastering scanning will significantly

01:04improve your game as a midfielder, and allow you to exploit more opportunities on the pitch.

01:10But, scanning doesn't stop once you receive the ball. As you carry it, keep your head up,

01:15constantly assessing your options to find the best solution. The more aware you are,

01:19the quicker and smarter your decisions will be.

01:21In midfield, Pedri constantly scans his surroundings, assessing every possible next move.

01:30Scanning while carrying the ball allows you to anticipate defensive movements and spot passing

01:34options before pressure arrives. This constant awareness is a key factor that can help you make

01:40quick and precise passes that break lines and keep the game flowing. Turn scanning into a habit every

01:46time you're on the ball. The more you do it, the sharper your decision-making, and the game will start to

01:51slow down for you. Second, you must learn how to receive the ball like a pro. Scanning is just the

02:00first step. Next, Pedri's ability to open up his passing angle sets him apart. This is an often

02:07overlooked skill that keeps him one step ahead of the rest in the build-up phase. When the center back

02:13has no clear passing lane due to an opponent blocking it, Pedri often adjusts by dropping diagonally

02:18to open a new passing angle. Opening up the passing angle in build-up play is crucial because it gives

02:25you more time, space, and options. This small but intelligent move creates a direct passing option,

02:33avoids pressure, and allows you to receive the ball in a more open position. However, opening the passing

02:39angle is just the first step. Once Pedri receives the ball, what sets him apart is how he positions his

02:45body, always ready to turn and play forward. This is where the half turn becomes crucial.

02:54Instead of controlling the ball statically, Pedri often half turns into space, away from his marker.

03:00Watch how he positions himself side on, angling his body to face both the ball and the play ahead.

03:06He then receives on his back foot, already facing the direction he wants to go.

03:10By adjusting your body position and receiving on the half turn, you can avoid pressure,

03:17play forward more easily, and keep the game flowing.

03:22This is yet another essential skill you must master as a pro midfielder.

03:28Next, in the build-up phase, you must learn these five ways to ask for the ball.

03:31First, when under pressure, you must come into the ball to receive it and connect the play.

03:38Ideally, you should be able to turn and distribute the ball forward, progressing the play into a more

03:43dangerous phase. Second, you may need to drop between the center backs when your team needs an

03:48extra passing option, helping to break the press and smoothly progress the build-up.

03:54Third, when needed, you must slide across to stay open and create better passing angles.

03:58Fourth, at times, you may find yourself drifting wide to escape pressure,

04:05create space, and offer a safer passing option in the build-up.

04:12And fifth, you can position yourself as the third man,

04:15anticipating the next pass to connect play and break through the opposition's press.

04:19Fourth, you must learn how to follow the press, and stay available under pressure.

04:32When the center backs or full backs are pressed, Pedri doesn't just stand still.

04:37He follows the press, moving into space to offer a passing option.

04:42This move helps his team escape pressure and keep possession flowing.

04:45By moving into space just as his teammate is about to be closed down, he creates an escape option,

04:52helping his team retain possession and play out of pressure smoothly.

04:56Following the press helps you stay connected to the play, offering a reliable passing option under pressure.

05:04This move also often makes the opposing midfielder jump forward to close you down,

05:08creating space in behind that can be capitalized by your teammates.

05:12And finally, you must learn how to switch play to break down defenses.

05:20Pedri constantly scans the field, allowing him to recognize when the play is too congested on one side.

05:26When space opens up on the opposite flank, he quickly switches the play with a driven or lofted pass,

05:32shifting the attack away from pressure.

05:33Switching play stretches the opposition, creates new attacking opportunities,

05:45and gives your team time and space to advance with control.

05:51You must be able to recognize when one side of the pitch is overloaded and space is available elsewhere.

05:56Instead of forcing a pass into congestion, you can instead quickly switch play, shifting the attack to the open side.

06:07By constantly scanning before you receive the ball, you can make quick and precise switches,

06:12keeping your team in control and setting the tempo of the game.

06:15Mastering the ability to switch play like Pedri will make you a more complete midfielder,

06:21helping your team break pressure, control possession, and create new attacking opportunities.

06:26Thanks for watching. I hope you found this video useful.

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