Explaining Messi’s dribbling ability, part 1: Balance, coordination, center of mass, & mental speed

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 YouTube so sound isn’t required. For reference, I’m a DPT (Doctor of Physio) and youth football (soccer) coach well-versed in sports science an
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