Being able to use soccer moves to beat defenders at will is a highly prized skill as coaches look for players who can unlock the tightest of defences. Players who have close ball control, quick feet, and an endless bag of soccer tricks and moves are some of the most important players on a good soccer […]
Continue readingSoccer is a game of many incredible moments.
Moment of pure, unbridled passion mixed with spots of individual brilliance.
For a playmaker, many of their moments of magic will come from how they create chances for the team.
Continue readingWe owe a lot of iconic moments to some of the greatest teams in the soccer history.
However, there have also been many defining moments of individual brilliance the sport has seen throughout the years.
One such moment is the day that Czech footballer Antonin Panenka decided to take an unconventional spot-kick.
Continue readingA flamboyant and flashy trick, the rainbow is sure to draw gasps of amazement and appreciation from any crowd.
Quite tough to pull off, the move involves you flicking the ball over your head and that of your opponent.
It’s the ball’s arching trajectory that lends the trick its name.
To master the move, you’ll need to spend quite a lot of time practising out on the training pitch as it demands a high level of technique as well as impeccable timing and fleet footwork.
Continue readingA fabulous feint that can both trick and confuse your opponent, the elastico move is a great skill to have in your locker.
Used by such legendary players as Ronaldinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, the elastico can help you to throw a defender off balance, send them in the wrong direction, and give you enough time to power past them.
Primarily used by offensive players in the final third, the mesmerising move demands fantastic close control, quick footwork, and lots of patience and practice to get right.
So you can dazzle and amaze out on the pitch, here are six simple steps that’ll teach you how to master the elastico move.
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