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How to Shield the Ball Properly in Soccer (10 Tips)

At any level, shielding the ball in a game of soccer is an important skill to have.

This is more so for players in specific positions than others, but useful for everyone.

Shielding the ball is when a player in possession places their body as a barrier between the ball and the opponent.

How to do the La Croqueta Move in Soccer (4-Step Guide)

Andres Iniesta’s signature move – “La Croqueta” – is a simple skill worth mastering to help you maneuver in and out of tight spots.

It sees you shift the ball swiftly from one foot to the other before powering away from the defender.

While this sounds simple enough, there’s actually more to the move than fancy footwork.

How to Do the Around the World Move in Soccer (6-Step Guide)

A cool trick to learn that is sure to impress your friends and teammates is the around the world.

This move is one of the most popular freestyle soccer tricks out there.

Although it is rarely ever used in a match, it is well worth practicing.

Perfecting the silky skill can improve your touch, technique and trickery as well as the speed of your footwork.

While it may seem quite hard to master at first sight, with a bit of practice you’ll have perfected it in no time.

How to Trap a Soccer Ball (6-Step Guide)

While it may seem like a simple skill, trapping a soccer ball can be deceptively hard. As it helps you to stop the ball quickly, gain control, and set yourself up to either pass on or take a shot yourself… it’s an absolutely essential skill to master. Key to trapping the ball is your timing, touch, and […]

How to Do the Maradona Soccer Move (5-Step Guide)

The Maradona soccer move isn’t only one of the most effective and unexpected soccer moves out there, it’s also one of the most stylish and satisfying to pull off.

To get it right every time, players need to focus on getting their technique, timing, and turn just right so that they spin past the despairing defender and win themselves some time and space.

It’s a great skill to help get you out of a tight spot, and it’s also a super fun and useful trick to learn that’ll certainly draw applause and appreciation from the onlooking crowd.

Here’s the move broken down into five simple steps plus some tips and tricks that’ll help you take the Maradona soccer move to the next level.

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