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How do I become a dangerous winger? I know my weaknesses but don't know how to train them

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I'm a 21-year-old who absolutely loves football. It's the one sport I genuinely care about improving in.

I mainly want to play as a winger. My goal isn't to become a flashy freestyler. I want to be the type of winger who beats his man, cuts inside, and scores .

My strengths:

Good acceleration.

Fairly strong physically. I don't get pushed off the ball easily.

Decent vision when my head is up.

Decent shooting.

I enjoy taking defenders on.

My weaknesses:

My first touch is inconsistent.

I don't scan enough before receiving the ball, so I often don't know what's around me.

I tend to look down while dribbling instead of keeping my head up.

My ball control under pressure isn't great.

I don't have reliable skill moves that I can use at full speed during matches.

My decision-making becomes rushed when defenders close me down.

My positioning and off-the-ball movement need work.

What I've realized

After playing more, I think the most important things for me are:

First touch.

Scanning and positioning before receiving the ball.

Having 2-3 skill moves that I can perform confidently at full pace.

Accelerating immediately after a skill.

Finishing after cutting inside.

I don't really enjoy endless cone drills

So my questions are:

If you were coaching me for the next 6-12 months, what would you prioritize?

What drills improved your first touch the most?

How did you learn to scan the field before receiving the ball?

Which 2-3 skill moves give the biggest return in real matches?

What habits separate average wingers from really dangerous ones?

I'd appreciate honest advice, even if it's critical. I want to train smart instead of just training hard for my college football team.....

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u/Rabdi_ — 6 days ago

I’m a college student 21year old and recently started earning around ₹10–14k/month (mix of online + cash). I’m trying to get into investing but honestly still figuring things out.

Right now I’m planning to start small:

Around ₹500/month (maybe ₹1000 later)

Thinking about mutual funds (SIP), but also seeing people suggest FD if you’re new

Also heard about ETFs but not sure if that’s too advanced

My main goal is:

Build a habit of investing (not waste my money)

Not lose money stupidly

Grow it slowly over time

Few questions:

Should I start with SIP or just stick to FD for now?

Is ₹500/month even worth it or too small?

When does it make sense to move into ETFs or stocks?

How long should I realistically stay invested before expecting results?

Not looking for quick money, just want a solid start without messing up.

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u/Rabdi_ — 3 months ago