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Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 29
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: Charleston Battery
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: FC Tulsa
Previous Teams: Tulsa Roughnecks, Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)

[BecomeElite]

Yo, what’s up guys, I’m really sorry about the backwards video and distracting text overlay. This video should fall under “Fair Use Protection” since I am using short segments of copyrighted material in the form of commentary and/or education, but I every time I uploaded the video it was being blocked from being viewed worldwide… Not just being blocked from being monetized, it literally was blocked worldwide by be viewed by anyone. This was the only way I could get the video to be uploaded. It’s really frustrating to follow all the rules with fair use and copyright infringement and still have to spend hours altering the video and re-uploading it over and over again. But I’m glad it finally worked haha.

[moody]

the "Screw you FIFA, stop copyrighting me." watermark was the best part

[binhbnbnguyen]

As an ageing sunday league defender this is sooo helpful for me thank you very much!!!

[bachvutuyetvoi]

Tip number 4 is something really enlightening to me! Thank u so much for a great video as usual. Actually I had a kind of a bad day and whenever I have a bad day, I watch your video and I feel better. Thank u again Matt!

[Kaayb_]

I am a fast winger and this helped me. Always good to see how defenders think

[HeGetsTheBluesExcited]

As a defender agree with everything but also can add that even if you're not close enough to push attacker when he receives the ball you can still keep him from turning around. For that you have to be 1-2 steps in behind (if you too close you'll be dribbled past as Matt mentioned) and as soon as he trying to turn you can step up agressively and make a tackle. No one can turn that fast so you won't be able to make a tackle from 1-2 steps distance.

[footxfit]

Great video, Matt! Excellence lies behind the details. It's always good for up and coming players to learn those "secrets". They can make a huge difference! ✊

[jrgenhaugsvr]

WOW Matt! Best two minute Tuesday ever

[chasekonduru]

Q&A: Is it possible to get the physique I desire (in this case it’s lean with a fair amount of muscle) while training for football? If so, how?

[xandercoats]

This exactly what I needed! Thank you!

[sauseu]

This video helped me as a winger understand the defence a lot better and I appreciate that. You're the best Matt thank you

[hijri]

I just want to say, I love you, Matt, you're truly an inspiration, and to have seen you grow until this day is absolutely amazing. I remember watching you before I reached puberty, it's been a long but ultimately wonderful journey, thank you!

[jackjohnnygaming]

Thank you! I’m going up against bigger and faster attackers and appreciate the advice!

[haiqal]

thank you, this is a true pro footballer tips that you rarely get from anywhere else. Even pro player know how to do it very well but can't explain it as good what as you do sheldon

[josephkamuzu]

All those tips work well I agree with you 💯❤️

[ballersfindaway]

Brilliant detail and use of clips to demonstrate what you're saying Matt. Love the video 👏👏👏

[roxbylife]

Hey Matt any tips for preparing for an upcoming state championship? Its in 2weeks thanks

[rameshyeshu]

Massive Congrats For Your 100 USL Game! ❤

[adilkoh]

I’m late to the video but I’m been struggling with imitating the contact because I never knew how to sit but thank you so much my G for bringing this up 💪🏽 gonna try this is my next game

[CoachLarry-rz]

Too bad they ruined your clips. Great info here! Please keep up the quality work. You're doing wonderful things for the soccer community. This is required viewing for my teams now.