5 perfect players to learn basics from Pulse Sports writes on the basic football skills and the players you have to study to learn them from. For our readers who are looking to become professional footballers, Pulse Sports brings you five basic football skills and the players you have to learn. These players are arguably the very best in these skills. Some may have other opinion, but these stars undisputedly are good it. 1. Dribbling This is probably the most fundamental skill in football. Dribbling involves keeping the ball and moving it past opposition players. While dribbling, a player is required to still have the ball at his feet and make sure that the opposition do not get it from him or her. Player to watch: Neymar Neymar is one of football's best dribblers (Getty Images ) Neymar is arguably the best dribbler in world football right now. The Brazilian one-on-one with a defender is a clear result. He will beat you. ...