Skills for Legends
While this page is dedicated to individual ball mastery skills, other activities can be found on the following pages.
FOUNDATION SKILLSTSSA Skill Builder Part 1 with Desmond Armstrong
Toe Taps - Alternating
Drag with bounce
Pull/ Push - side foot TSSA Skill Builder Part 2 with Desmond Armstrong BALL ACUITY IN MOTION
How To Dribble Like Messi | Close Control Dribbling | Fundamental Dribbling Technique TutorialTick Tock (Shuffle) - Soccer Dribbling FundamentalsHow to Coach and Develop your Players Ball Mastery Techniques Home Soccer Training - Triangle Drill - Renegade Soccer Training 33 Soccer Drills in 3 Minutes - Renegade Soccer TrainingSkills Session Level 1 (Beginner) Skills Session Level 2 (Moderate)Skills Session Part 3 (Difficult)Ball Control: Episode 1 - Diamond DrillBall Control: Episode 2 - Slalom SetupBall Control: Episode 3 - Zig ZagBall Control: Episode 4 - T Drill9 Easy To-Do Drills You Can Do At Home | All Ages and Abilities19 Soccer Drills You Can Do On Your Own |
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PULLBACK Key Point: Be sure to pivot with the ball as it is being 'pulled back'... escape with pace! The 'Pull Back' should not be used anywhere near one's own penalty area or anywhere in the middle of the field where an alert defender could begin a dangerous breakaway. HOW TO DO A PULL BACK AND GO PULLBACK Tennessee State Soccer Assocation - Pull back
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HOW TO DO A ROLL OVER Sideways Sole Roll - Both Feet (Dribbling Activity #14)Footwork Moves - Tennessee State Soccer Association |
TOE TAPSHow to do Toe Taps Toe Taps | Soccer Ball Touch / Control Drill | Improve your touch and techniqueSoccer Drills For Kids | Ball Mastery |Toe Taps | U8 U9 U10 U11 U12
MAESTRO: Day One | The Ultimate Ball Mastery Training Program
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THE STEP-OVER (HALF ZICO) Push ball forward, step over ball with one foot, turn toward ball and take it in the opposite direction. STEP-OVER
HALF ZICO KEY POINTS: The move becomes effective when the "stepover" looks like a shot or pass or lunge in that direction. This "sells" the "FAKE" and then you take the ball quickly in the other direction. Soccer Turn Move – "Half Zico" – statUP Test HALF ZICO Personally, we prefer this variation. We think it is quicker and a little easier to do the pivot with cleats on grass fields. KEY POINTS: The move becomes effective when the "stepover" looks like a shot or pass or lunge in that direction. This "sells" the "FAKE" and then you take the ball quickly in the other direction. The move is named after Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian coach and former footballer, who played as an attacking midfielder. Half Zicovivo Girls Sports - The Zico Soccer MoveFULL ZICO Reverse Step Over | Tutorial
Arthur Antunes Coimbra (born 3 March 1953 in Rio de Janeiro), better known as Zico), is a Brazilian coach and former footballer, who played as an attacking midfielder. He was a creative playmaker, with excellent technical skills, vision, and an eye for goal, who is considered one of the most clinical finishers and best passers ever, as well as one of the greatest players of all time. Arguably the world's best player of the late 1970s and early 80s, he is regarded as one of the best playmakers and free kick specialists in history, able to bend the ball in all directions. In 1999, Zico came eighth in the FIFA Player of the Century grand jury vote, and in 2004 was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. According to Pelé, considered one of the best players ever, "throughout the years, the one player that came closest to me was Zico". Zico - Brazil Best Midfield Ever Brazil legend ZICO - FIFA FOOTBALL EXCLUSIVE |
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THE BACKWARDS 'L' Three-step move.
Forward L, Backward L switch |
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ROLL OVER
Roll over Activity Smart Drills for Youth Soccer Players: Step Over Rolls |
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INSIDE CUT (TURN) How To Do The Inside Cut Soccer Football MoveHow to do the Inside & Outside Cut Turn - Football Soccer Move TutorialDribbling (Outside/ Inside turns) - Tennessee State Soccer Association |
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OUTSIDE CHOP (sometimes called a 'Highway' turn) Soccer Drills: Outside Foot Chop Left to RightOUTSIDE CHOP (HOOK) |
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BEARDSLEY BEARDSLEY (Stop & Start) STOP & GO Peter Andrew Beardsley (born 18 January 1961) is an English former footballer who played as a forward or midfielder between 1979 and 1999. In 1987, he set a record transfer fee in the English game and represented his country 59 times between 1986 and 1996, once as captain, taking part in two FIFA World Cups (1986 and 1990) and UEFA Euro 1988. At club level, he played for Newcastle United, Liverpool and Everton, having also had spells with Carlisle United, Manchester United, Vancouver Whitecaps, Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Fulham, Hartlepool United and the Melbourne Knights. He was briefly appointed as the caretaker manager of Newcastle United in 2010. The Magic of Peter Beardsley
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CRUYFF One step move that uses the inside of the foot to "chop" the ball underneath the support leg in a radically new direction. The key is setting up the support leg in the correct position, and also swiveling the body a little, to make room for the ball to pass beneath the leg. Note that the sole (cleats) are not part of this move. Furthermore, Coerver and Vogelsinger often describe the "fake kick" motion associated with the beginning this move, and then that same leg "chops" the ball underneath the support leg. Johan Cruyff turn in a match Hook Turn | Soccer Coach WeeklyHendrik Johannes Cruijff, internationally spelled Cruyff; (25 April 1947 – 24 March 2016) was a Dutch professional football player and coach. As a player, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973, and 1974. Cruyff was an exponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football explored by Rinus Michels, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dutch football rose from obscurity to become a powerhouse in the sport. Cruyff led the Netherlands to the final of the 1974 FIFA World Cup and received the Golden Ball as player of the tournament. At the 1974 finals, he executed a feint that subsequently was named after him, the "Cruyff Turn", a move widely replicated in the modern game. Wearing the number 14 jersey, he set a trend for wearing shirt numbers outside the usual starting line-up numbers of one to eleven. Johan Cruyff Dribbling Compilation Number 14 - Johan CruyffJohan Cruijff- Legendary Goals/Skills/Passing |
ZIG ZAG
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JUGGLING PURPOSE We want to encourage our young players to make juggling a habit because:
FIRST TOUCH = FIRST CLASS Here are some activities to help promote the process of improving your first touch as a player. Each one of these will be useful to help increase your juggle count, but also to help you with your technical receiving, and skill on the ball during training and matches. Try some of these out with a regular routine and your first touch will greatly improve. THE ONE-BOUNCE GAME Modifications:
REGULAR JUGGLING IDEAS
JUGGLE SEQUENCE GAME Example: Right foot = 1, Left foot =2, Right foot = 3, Left Foot = 4 and continue JUGGLE AGAINST A WALL Modifications:
Juggling Basics for Kids & Beginners Juggling a Soccer Ball for Beginners Diego Mardona prematch warmup in 1989, juggling the ball in time with music... |
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SCISSORS There are two versions of this scissor type motion. The one described above when the stepover move goes out and around the the front of the ball is a "front side scissors". You can abbreviate this motion and do the stepover motion mostly behind the ball and it is a "back side scissors". They both work well if you don't just swing your legs around but actually try to fake the change in direction.
Learn how to do the Scissors Move - Football Soccer 1v1 Tutorial How to Do the Scissors | Soccer LessonsFootwork Moves - Tennessee State Soccer Association |
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PUSKAS... PULL V's, PULLBACK 'V' Learn PUSKAS SKILL - Football soccer skills Puskas - Legends' SkillsPuskas V turn / V-cut skill tutorialFerenc Puskás (2 April 1927 – 17 November 2006) was a Hungarian footballer and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He is the son of former footballer Ferenc Puskás Senior. A prolific forward, he scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary, played 4 international matches for Spain and scored 514 goals in 529 matches in the Hungarian and Spanish leagues. He became an Olympic champion in 1952 and led his nation to the final of the 1954 World Cup where he was named the tournament's best player. He won three European Cups (1959, 1960, 1966), 10 national championships (5 Hungarian and 5 Spanish Primera División) and 8 top individual scoring honors. In 1995, he was recognized as the top scorer of the 20th century by the IFFHS. Ferenc Puskas Goal - England 3 Hungary 6 - Friendly (25/11/53) Ferenc Puskás - Goals & Skills Ferenc Puskás, The Galloping Major [Goals & Skills] |
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SIMPLE FAKE or SHOULDER FEINT Simply put, . . . Fake with inside of foot nudging ball by dipping shoulder, then take ball in the opposite direction with the outside of same foot... Explode!! How to Do a Shoulder Feint | Soccer SkillsHow to Do the Shoulder Feint | Soccer Lessons5 Easy Body Feint Mastery Skills | Improve Your Body Feints With These Exercises |
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MATTHEWS Dribble forward and then with the inside of your right foot, touch the ball slightly to the left, as if you were going to cut that way. Instead, push off the left foot and take the ball back to the right with the outside off the right foot. It is essential to add a "little hop" to the left (with both feet) when beginning this move while you are lightly touching the ball to the inside. How to Play Soccer : Soccer: Matthews MoveHow to Do the Matthews Cut | Soccer LessonsThe Matthews Soccer TrickLearn The Matthews Scissor | Soccer Skills TutorialHow to do the Matthews Move Number 1 & 2 - Football Soccer 1v1 Tutorial Lionel Messi - Epic Body Feints Show - 2017-2018Footwork Moves - Tennessee State Soccer AssociationSir Stanley Matthews (1 February 1915 – 23 February 2000) was an English footballer. Often regarded as one of the greatest players of the British game, he is the only player to have been knighted while still playing football, as well as being the first winner of both the European Footballer of the Year and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards. Matthews' nicknames included "The Wizard of the Dribble" and "The Magician". Matthews kept fit enough to play at the top level until he was 50 years old. Matthews was also the oldest player ever to play in England's top football division (50 years and 5 days) and the oldest player ever to represent the country (42 years and 104 days). He was also an inaugural inductee to the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 to honour his contribution to the English game. Skills of Stanley MatthewsStanley Matthews - The wizard of the Dribble - Legend Of England |
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PREKI Full Preki: This move begins very much the same as above, but after the drag roll to the left, add a "step-over" (a Rivelino-like move) with the left foot - then as the ball continues to the left take it away with the outside of the left foot. Soccer Move: Preki How To Do The Full Preki Okocha Soccer Football Move | How To Play SoccerHalf Preki Full Preki Predrag Radosavljevi (born June 24, 1963), better known by the nickname Preki (/?pr?ki/), is a Serbian-American former U.S. international soccer manager. He previously managed Sacramento Republic FC and Saint Louis FC in the United Soccer League. He also previously coached in Major League Soccer with Toronto FC and Chivas USA. During his playing career he played for English clubs Everton and Portsmouth, and was an 'MLS original' upon the formation of Major League Soccer in 1996, playing for the Kansas City Wizards (now known as Sporting Kansas City) and Miami Fusion. He is the only two-time winner of the MLS MVP award, now known as the Landon Donovan MVP Award, and represented the United States at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He was elected to the American National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2010. Preki: Some of his best MLS goals and highlightsMy Favorite Player is...Preki |
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MARADONA 360 or SPINNING MOVE, three components- 'Stop, Hop and Spin'.
How To Do the Maradona Spin | Tutorial Soccer Tips : How to Do a Maradona Move in SoccerSoccer Game Tips : How to Do a Maradona Move in SoccerHow to do a Maradona in Soccer - Online Soccer AcademyDiego Armando Maradona (born 30 October 1960) is an Argentine retired professional footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature (1.65 m or 5 ft 5 in), which gave him a low center of gravity allowing him to maneuver better than most other football players; he would often dribble past multiple opposing players on a run. His presence and leadership on the field had a great effect on his team's general performance, while he would often be singled out by the opposition. A precocious talent, Maradona was given the nickname "El Pibe de Oro" ("The Golden Boy"), a name that stuck with him throughout his career. Diego Maradona Top 50 Amazing Skill Moves EverDiego Maradona - Craziest Dribbling Skills Ever |
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ELASTICO The Elastico Soccer Move How to do the Elastico Soccer: Football Move5 Easy Elastico Moves To Beat Defenders | One v One Elastico Match Skills |
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DRAG & GO How to do the DRAG PUSH, Scissors & Side Step Move - Football Soccer 1v1 Tutorial Drag Push - 1v1 Moves - Feints and Fakes - Soccer (Football) SkillsTop 3 Soccer Dribbling Moves You Need to Know (Step-over, DRAG & GO, Maradona)
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OLLIEHow to Ollie in Soccer |
Learn The Matthews Scissor | Soccer Skills TutorialWith this new trick, I have combined moved from two very famous players in their time. Of course Cristiano Ronaldo is one of best, if not the best in peoples minds, players in the world. However, Sir Stanley Matthews was often regarded as one of the greatest players of the English game, he is the only player to have been knighted while still playing, as well as being the first winner of both the European Footballer of the Year and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards. Matthews' nicknames included "The Wizard of the Dribble" and "The Magician". Learn The Matthews Scissor: Remember: Slow down on approach to opponent with this move yet on step 4, you need to accelerate away to beat him/ her.
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15 BEST Skill Moves to Beat Defenders in REAL GAMES...5 SIMPLE First Touch SKILL MOVES to Beat Defenders...23 Soccer Moves | Soccer U |
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Kicking is NOT a Soccer Skill |
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