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Monday, December 31, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
TATW
TATW
Another soccer trick that is similar to the MATW but more advanced than the ATW, the Touzani Around the World or more commonly know as the TATW invented by the freestyle soccer player himself, Soufiane Touzani. The TATW soccer trick combines both the outside ATW and the crossover, similar to the MATW but different in doing the ATWs. To practice the TATW soccer trick, you'll need to master both the outside ATW and the crossover.
The ATW
Step 1
Place the ball on your foot, like foot stall.
Step 2
Lift your foot in an anti-clockwise mode over the ball and to complete the outside ATW.
The Crossover
Step 1
You can start by throwing the ball upwards or kicking the ball upwards, either way.
Step 2
Wait until the ball drops and do the crossover by rotating your weaker foot over the ball, like the ATW, and complete the rotation to perform a crossover. The crossover is normally done by rotating your foot clockwise.
The TATW
Similar to the MATW, start by doing the outside ATW and as you complete the ATW immediately lift your weaker foot to perform the crossover to complete the TATW combo soccer tricks.
Another soccer trick that is similar to the MATW but more advanced than the ATW, the Touzani Around the World or more commonly know as the TATW invented by the freestyle soccer player himself, Soufiane Touzani. The TATW soccer trick combines both the outside ATW and the crossover, similar to the MATW but different in doing the ATWs. To practice the TATW soccer trick, you'll need to master both the outside ATW and the crossover.
The ATW
Step 1
Place the ball on your foot, like foot stall.
Step 2
Lift your foot in an anti-clockwise mode over the ball and to complete the outside ATW.
The Crossover
Step 1
You can start by throwing the ball upwards or kicking the ball upwards, either way.
Step 2
Wait until the ball drops and do the crossover by rotating your weaker foot over the ball, like the ATW, and complete the rotation to perform a crossover. The crossover is normally done by rotating your foot clockwise.
The TATW
Similar to the MATW, start by doing the outside ATW and as you complete the ATW immediately lift your weaker foot to perform the crossover to complete the TATW combo soccer tricks.
Friday, September 28, 2007
ATW
ATW (a.k.a Around The World)
Known to most simply as the 'ATW' or 'Around the World', this freestyle soccer trick gets its name because the tricks looks as if your feet (in most cases) rotates around (vertically, or even horizontally at times) around the ball (a.k.a the world) hence the term "Around The World".
One of the most renowned and popular freestyle soccer trick in today's world of soccer, as i recall, it was back in the year 2002 when I saw this very soccer trick in the Nike Stickman advert featuring Ronaldinho. In fact, I noticed that the ATW soccer trick can be done in both directions; clockwise ( inside ) or anti-clockwise ( outside ). In this article, I'll show different levels you need to practice which hopefully will improve your ATW soccer trick. You can start learning and practicing the ATW soccer trick using your stronger foot to build confidence.
Beginner's Level
1. Place a soccer ball on your foot like when you're foot stalling. ( Before starting, practice the ATW motion a few times, try doing the ATW motion with an imaginary ball)
2. As you balance the ball on your foot, lift it slightly. (You can also give it a slight flick - let it come off the top of your foot)
3. Rotate your foot ( inside or outside ) whilst lifting the soccer ball. (Try Starting clockwise first)
4. Complete the 360 degree rotation with a foot stall or simple kick-up. ( Your aim here is to rotate your foot around the ball once and stall it or kick it up before the ball hits the ground - the main thing is not to allow it to touch the ground)
Intermediate Level
This is a more practical version i.e. when juggling with the soccer ball:
1. Let the soccer ball bounce on the floor.
2. As the ball bounces, immediately perform the ATW soccer trick ( refer Beginner's Level ).
3. The
situation is slightly different from the previous level. Touch the ball slightly with the outside edge of your toes. Then lift the ball whilst doing the ATW at the same time. ( You could also try to give the ball a slight spin as it leaves your foot by giving it a little slice as it touches the outside edge of your toes - this will reduce the time it takes for your foot to rotate around the ball)
4. Complete your 360 degree rotation with a foot stall or a kick-up.
As you've become familiar with the soccer trick, you can now start practicing juggling a soccer ball along with the ATW soccer trick. Hope that helps, stay tuned for more tips on the advanced ATW soccer trick.
Known to most simply as the 'ATW' or 'Around the World', this freestyle soccer trick gets its name because the tricks looks as if your feet (in most cases) rotates around (vertically, or even horizontally at times) around the ball (a.k.a the world) hence the term "Around The World".
One of the most renowned and popular freestyle soccer trick in today's world of soccer, as i recall, it was back in the year 2002 when I saw this very soccer trick in the Nike Stickman advert featuring Ronaldinho. In fact, I noticed that the ATW soccer trick can be done in both directions; clockwise ( inside ) or anti-clockwise ( outside ). In this article, I'll show different levels you need to practice which hopefully will improve your ATW soccer trick. You can start learning and practicing the ATW soccer trick using your stronger foot to build confidence.
Beginner's Level
1. Place a soccer ball on your foot like when you're foot stalling. ( Before starting, practice the ATW motion a few times, try doing the ATW motion with an imaginary ball)
2. As you balance the ball on your foot, lift it slightly. (You can also give it a slight flick - let it come off the top of your foot)
3. Rotate your foot ( inside or outside ) whilst lifting the soccer ball. (Try Starting clockwise first)
4. Complete the 360 degree rotation with a foot stall or simple kick-up. ( Your aim here is to rotate your foot around the ball once and stall it or kick it up before the ball hits the ground - the main thing is not to allow it to touch the ground)
Intermediate Level
This is a more practical version i.e. when juggling with the soccer ball:
1. Let the soccer ball bounce on the floor.
2. As the ball bounces, immediately perform the ATW soccer trick ( refer Beginner's Level ).
3. The
situation is slightly different from the previous level. Touch the ball slightly with the outside edge of your toes. Then lift the ball whilst doing the ATW at the same time. ( You could also try to give the ball a slight spin as it leaves your foot by giving it a little slice as it touches the outside edge of your toes - this will reduce the time it takes for your foot to rotate around the ball)4. Complete your 360 degree rotation with a foot stall or a kick-up.
As you've become familiar with the soccer trick, you can now start practicing juggling a soccer ball along with the ATW soccer trick. Hope that helps, stay tuned for more tips on the advanced ATW soccer trick.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Rai Flick
Rai Flick
One of the most famous soccer trick move popularised by Rai the Brazilian player. The soccer trick looks extremely simple yet difficult to execute. I normally do this trick when juggling a soccer ball but can also be used during 'real' football matches and futsal.
Rai flick is simply the ability to flick a soccer ball using both feet over a soccer player. There are 2 ways of doing this; either flick from sideways ( the most common ) or flick from behind.
Beginner's Level
1. Put the ball in between your feet and clip. Try to gain as maximum grip as possible. The ball should ideally be clipped at the heel area.
2. Once you've feel comfortable, flick it up by swinging both legs spontaneously. At this stage, it doesn't matter whether you can flick it over or not. As long as you can flick the ball up.
3. Catch it and repeat the same steps.
Intermediate Level
1. As in the previous step, clip the ball in between your legs until you feel comfortable.
2. Lean slightly forward while simultaneously flick the ball.
Tip: By leaning forward, you'll increase the chance of the soccer ball going over your shoulder
3. Once done successfully, catch the soccer ball and repeat the same steps again.
Advanced Level
1. Find a soccer partner or an obstacle ( e.g chair ).
2. Start by dribbling the ball forward at a walking pace.
3. Once you approach an obstacle or friend, do the Rai flick over it.
Tip: It's a difficult situation when you're running with the soccer ball. My advise is to focus on the ball getting a much grip as possible in order to execute the soccer trick successfully.
4. Once you've flick it over, control the ball and repeat the same steps.
The advanced level is the trickier part and one of the common 'pitfall' in performing Rai soccer flick. Hope that helps!
Watch it here!
One of the most famous soccer trick move popularised by Rai the Brazilian player. The soccer trick looks extremely simple yet difficult to execute. I normally do this trick when juggling a soccer ball but can also be used during 'real' football matches and futsal.
Rai flick is simply the ability to flick a soccer ball using both feet over a soccer player. There are 2 ways of doing this; either flick from sideways ( the most common ) or flick from behind.
Beginner's Level
1. Put the ball in between your feet and clip. Try to gain as maximum grip as possible. The ball should ideally be clipped at the heel area.
2. Once you've feel comfortable, flick it up by swinging both legs spontaneously. At this stage, it doesn't matter whether you can flick it over or not. As long as you can flick the ball up.
3. Catch it and repeat the same steps.
Intermediate Level
1. As in the previous step, clip the ball in between your legs until you feel comfortable.
2. Lean slightly forward while simultaneously flick the ball.
Tip: By leaning forward, you'll increase the chance of the soccer ball going over your shoulder
3. Once done successfully, catch the soccer ball and repeat the same steps again.
Advanced Level
1. Find a soccer partner or an obstacle ( e.g chair ).
2. Start by dribbling the ball forward at a walking pace.
3. Once you approach an obstacle or friend, do the Rai flick over it.
Tip: It's a difficult situation when you're running with the soccer ball. My advise is to focus on the ball getting a much grip as possible in order to execute the soccer trick successfully.
4. Once you've flick it over, control the ball and repeat the same steps.
The advanced level is the trickier part and one of the common 'pitfall' in performing Rai soccer flick. Hope that helps!
Watch it here!
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Basic Soccer Flick
Basic Soccer Flick
Basic soccer flick is the ability to flick or lift the ball using your foot. It is normally seen as the starting point of juggling.
1. Pull back the ball using the sole of your foot. ( about 1/3 of your sole )
2. As the ball approaches your foot ( near your toe area )
3. Flick it up
Soccer flick is one the most fundamental techniques before juggling that a soccer player can learn.
One of the tricks you can apply is flicking from a foot stall. You can do this by:
1. Start from foot stall.
2. Let the ball roll gradually on your foot towards the toe.
3. As it touches the toe area, flick it up.
This soccer trick is slightly advance from the previous steps. Hope that helps!
Basic soccer flick is the ability to flick or lift the ball using your foot. It is normally seen as the starting point of juggling.
1. Pull back the ball using the sole of your foot. ( about 1/3 of your sole )
2. As the ball approaches your foot ( near your toe area )
3. Flick it up
Soccer flick is one the most fundamental techniques before juggling that a soccer player can learn.
One of the tricks you can apply is flicking from a foot stall. You can do this by:
1. Start from foot stall.
2. Let the ball roll gradually on your foot towards the toe.
3. As it touches the toe area, flick it up.
This soccer trick is slightly advance from the previous steps. Hope that helps!
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
The Rabona a.k.a "crossed-kick"
The Rabona a.k.a "crossed-kick"
Call it rabona or crossed kick, this is one soccer trick that can look very impressive when done right. Recently, i came across news on the net that a 19 year old Peruvian playing for IFK Gothenburg in Sweden scored a goal using this soccer trick. More impressive is the fact that it was his first league goal and done while under pressure from a defender at the edge of the penalty box. In 2005, Dave De Jong scored using a similar trick when playing for German side Osnabruck, although it was less spectacular. Some say it was fluke and some say it was pure genius, all in all this has pushed me to write an article about the trick itself and how to do it, while practicing it myself.
The trick was first "invented" by Giovanni Roccotelli who played for Italian club side Ascoli in the 1970's. During the early days, it was just known as the "crossed-kick". Only recently has been referred to as the "Rabona" which is actually a tango dance move which looks similar when performed. Lately players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Joe Cole, Ricardo Quaresma & Roberto Baggio are known to have executed the trick successfully during a match.
Call it rabona or crossed kick, this is one soccer trick that can look very impressive when done right. Recently, i came across news on the net that a 19 year old Peruvian playing for IFK Gothenburg in Sweden scored a goal using this soccer trick. More impressive is the fact that it was his first league goal and done while under pressure from a defender at the edge of the penalty box. In 2005, Dave De Jong scored using a similar trick when playing for German side Osnabruck, although it was less spectacular. Some say it was fluke and some say it was pure genius, all in all this has pushed me to write an article about the trick itself and how to do it, while practicing it myself.
The trick was first "invented" by Giovanni Roccotelli who played for Italian club side Ascoli in the 1970's. During the early days, it was just known as the "crossed-kick". Only recently has been referred to as the "Rabona" which is actually a tango dance move which looks similar when performed. Lately players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Joe Cole, Ricardo Quaresma & Roberto Baggio are known to have executed the trick successfully during a match.
(picture showing Giovanni Roccotelli doing a rabona; picture from football.guardian.co.uk)
(Video showing Andres Vasquez scoring an amazing goal using the 'rabona' ; video from youtube)
The Rabona can be executed by a player when passing, crossing or shooting during a game. But in my opinion, I do think that it is easiest to perform this trick when taking a shot as you wouldn't have to be too accurate. It can also be done by a left footed player who wants to cross from the right side to the left/center without having to stop and turn inside to use his left foot. The same scenario applies for a right footed player who is on the left wing.
The Rabona can be executed by a player when passing, crossing or shooting during a game. But in my opinion, I do think that it is easiest to perform this trick when taking a shot as you wouldn't have to be too accurate. It can also be done by a left footed player who wants to cross from the right side to the left/center without having to stop and turn inside to use his left foot. The same scenario applies for a right footed player who is on the left wing.
This trick is performed by moving the kicking foot behind the standing/supporting foot. When done correctly, the players legs would crossed one behind another when he hits the ball. There a few variations of this, which all depends on the objective of the player, whether he is shooting, passing or crossing the ball. Well, this wraps my introduction for this audacious soccer trick. I will be doing a step by step guide with pictures on how to pull off this trick in the next article. Do check out the pictures and videos for now. In the next post i will try my best to do a step by step guide on how to do ( or improve) a rabona.
Picture showing Diego Maradona attempting a rabona, while playing for Newell's Old Boys ( picture from vivadiego.com)
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Neck Stall
Neck Stall
In my opinion, neck stall is one of easiest soccer trick. It's hard at first but once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap.
Neck stall can be done by placing a soccer ball on your neck and balance it for as long as you can.
Beginner's Level
1. Place the ball on an even surface of your neck. Find a spot where you feel the most comfortable at. Then balance it for as long as you can.
2. Flick it up by letting the soccer ball roll down on the back of your head for about 3/4. Then flick it up and catch the ball.
3. Repeat the same steps again.
Intermediate Level
1. Throw the soccer ball at a reasonable height.
2. Catch the ball by letting it stall on your neck. A good timing and execution should improve this.
3. Once you've neck stalled it, flick it up and catch the ball.
Advanced Level
1. You can start by doing a foot stall.
2. Flick it up at head height.
3. Catch by doing the neck stall.
Tip: Your body needs to bend in 90 degrees to achieve a balance on your neck
4. Flick it up with your head and catch the ball.
5. Repeat the same steps again.
For the advanced level, my suggestion is to start from foot stall because it's the easiest and the most obvious freestyle soccer trick combination. There are other types of combination you can compile on like head to neck stall.
So there are 3 levels to improve your neck stall. It does takes time and with practice and persistent, you should be able to do it with ease. Hope that helps!
In my opinion, neck stall is one of easiest soccer trick. It's hard at first but once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap.
Neck stall can be done by placing a soccer ball on your neck and balance it for as long as you can.
Beginner's Level
1. Place the ball on an even surface of your neck. Find a spot where you feel the most comfortable at. Then balance it for as long as you can.
2. Flick it up by letting the soccer ball roll down on the back of your head for about 3/4. Then flick it up and catch the ball.
3. Repeat the same steps again.
Intermediate Level
1. Throw the soccer ball at a reasonable height.
2. Catch the ball by letting it stall on your neck. A good timing and execution should improve this.
3. Once you've neck stalled it, flick it up and catch the ball.
Advanced Level
1. You can start by doing a foot stall.
2. Flick it up at head height.
3. Catch by doing the neck stall.
Tip: Your body needs to bend in 90 degrees to achieve a balance on your neck
4. Flick it up with your head and catch the ball.
5. Repeat the same steps again.
For the advanced level, my suggestion is to start from foot stall because it's the easiest and the most obvious freestyle soccer trick combination. There are other types of combination you can compile on like head to neck stall.
So there are 3 levels to improve your neck stall. It does takes time and with practice and persistent, you should be able to do it with ease. Hope that helps!
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Headstall
Headstall
Here are some tips to improve your headstall soccer skill:
1. Place the ball on the tip of your head ( near hairline)
2. Balance it for as long as possible until you find the right spot and feel comfortable with
3. Once familiar, throw the ball towards your head and balance it.
Tip: throw the ball at exact height
The key to this exercise is to stay as relaxed as possible when balancing the ball. At the same time, focus on the ball ( about semi circle).
Here are some tips to improve your headstall soccer skill:
1. Place the ball on the tip of your head ( near hairline)
2. Balance it for as long as possible until you find the right spot and feel comfortable with
3. Once familiar, throw the ball towards your head and balance it.
Tip: throw the ball at exact height
The key to this exercise is to stay as relaxed as possible when balancing the ball. At the same time, focus on the ball ( about semi circle).
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Shoulder Stall
Shoulder Stall
The skill test your ability to balance the ball between your shoulder and head.
Here's how you can improve it step by step:
1. Place the ball on your shoulder. Lean your body behind to ease the balancing of the ball.
2. Once familiar, throw the ball at head height and catch it using your shoulder.
The skill test your ability to balance the ball between your shoulder and head.
Here's how you can improve it step by step:
1. Place the ball on your shoulder. Lean your body behind to ease the balancing of the ball.
2. Once familiar, throw the ball at head height and catch it using your shoulder.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Knee Stall
Knee Stall
Balancing the ball on your knee can be quite tough for a beginner. The surface of the knee makes the ball easier to fall and also the timing.
But here are some tips to help improve your knee stall skill:
1. Place the ball on the middle of your thigh. Find an open surface so that you can balance it without letting it fall.
2. Flick it up by letting the ball roll slowly to your knee and follow it through. Then catch it.
3. Repeat the same sequence and once you feel comfortable, throw the ball at chest height and catch it using your thigh.
Balancing the ball on your knee can be quite tough for a beginner. The surface of the knee makes the ball easier to fall and also the timing.
But here are some tips to help improve your knee stall skill:
1. Place the ball on the middle of your thigh. Find an open surface so that you can balance it without letting it fall.
2. Flick it up by letting the ball roll slowly to your knee and follow it through. Then catch it.
3. Repeat the same sequence and once you feel comfortable, throw the ball at chest height and catch it using your thigh.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Foot stall
Foot stall
Foot stall is the ability to balance a soccer ball on your foot. Here are some hints to improve your foot stall soccer skill:
1. Place a soccer ball on your foot. This is to gain familiarity with the ball and finding the right spot ( usually on the center of the foot).
2. Balance it for as long as you can. Then flick it up and catch.
3. Repeat the sequence until it becomes familiar. Then throw the ball at waist height and catch with your foot.
Hope that helps, and another thing is to always practice your weaker foot. Is better to start at an earlier age.
Here's a video on how Ronaldinho does it, enjoy!
Foot stall is the ability to balance a soccer ball on your foot. Here are some hints to improve your foot stall soccer skill:
1. Place a soccer ball on your foot. This is to gain familiarity with the ball and finding the right spot ( usually on the center of the foot).
2. Balance it for as long as you can. Then flick it up and catch.
3. Repeat the sequence until it becomes familiar. Then throw the ball at waist height and catch with your foot.
Hope that helps, and another thing is to always practice your weaker foot. Is better to start at an earlier age.
Here's a video on how Ronaldinho does it, enjoy!
Friday, February 02, 2007
The Stepover (v2) - Final Part
The Stepover (v2) - Final Part
Alright then, here's my final part of the stepover practice that i've been doing for a couple of weeks now, altough it has been delayed due to unwanted injuries. In the last part, pretty much most of the technique and execution was covered. Well, in this part, i'll take it one step further by practicing while dribbling and moving with the ball.
Basically, once the execution of the stepover has been mastered, this, meaning that there is no longer any delay or unwanted roque touches between foot and ball, try dribbling in a straight line , starting slowly (jogging pace etc.), and perform single stepovers at a time. Don't rush or push the ball too far forward or too close to your feet. The aim here is too keep the ball at a comfortable distance from your foot. Now try, one or two stepovers in a row, and always leave room for error at the first few attempts. From my own experience, some of the main mistakes and errors that occurred when i'd practice this was - leaving the behind after a stepover, pushing it too far ahead just before a stepover and being to pushy with the foot, resulting in losing control or knocking the ball sideways.
Once performing the stepover while dribbling in a straight line at jogging pace becomes rather effortless, try taking it to the next level by increasing your dribbling and stepover speed. Try to balance your body and lower your center of gravity, this, in my case was usually to avoid losing my footing and sometimes ending up tangled up and grounded.
Now, while dribbling and performing multiple stepovers at speed, try to plan your run and include changes in speed and direction when practicing ( robinho doesn't always run in a straight line does he?), keep imrpovising as you change direction and speed, make it harder by try 180 degree and 360 degree turns with quick bursts of accelaration included. When practicing this, i noticed that it's quite easy to twist and ankle, so always warm up and leave some space for error ( don't over do it).
Finally, in final few days of practice, practice with a defending player. Try to include body fakes, leg fakes, jinks, drag backs or any other similar trick to your stepover to make it more complex. You can even try doing both the instep and outstep stepovers in quick succession. Remember, there are basically no rules or constraints when practicing a freestyle soccer trick (that's why it's called FREEstyle right?), so try whatever you feel that would work with the stepover. This guideline is just as a reference from what i had practiced myself. There are also a few pictures for references here. You can also check out the step over video at the BBC sport site : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/skills/4187702.stm
The Maradona 7 - A Classic Soccer Trick
The Maradona 7 - A Classic Soccer Trick
Diego Armando Maradona invented this very soccer trick in the early 1980s in one of the Argentine Clausura soccer matches at half time.
He combines a set of juggling soccer skills starting from left foot to right foot, then left knee to right knee, then left shoulder to right shoulder and finally heading the ball to complete the whole sequence.
Each part benefits for both freestyle soccer and in any kind of soccer matches like futsal:
Foot
The single most important part that improve your touches which allows you to apply other soccer skills and tricks like dribbling, foot plant, volley and so on.
Knee
Normally used to control in a long ball situation and juggle while moving with the ball.
Shoulder
Less beneficial in a soccer match but very useful in freestyle soccer. Plant, juggle or transfer from shoulder to shoulder or shoulder to head.
Head
Useful for both in freestyle soccer and in a soccer match. A difficult skill to master that requires maximum concentration on the center of the ball and great balance to avoid the ball from falling.
These skills may sound simple but improves your overall ball control, coordination and balance which makes you less vulnerable to lose the ball or possession during an important soccer match.
As for those who are interested in freestyle soccer. Maradona 7 is a good starting point for newbies in the game before trying out the harder tricks like Around the World.
A soccer skill that's worth mastering for both newbies and professionals which in my opinion, the most fundamental skill in the world of soccer.
Diego Armando Maradona invented this very soccer trick in the early 1980s in one of the Argentine Clausura soccer matches at half time.
He combines a set of juggling soccer skills starting from left foot to right foot, then left knee to right knee, then left shoulder to right shoulder and finally heading the ball to complete the whole sequence.
Each part benefits for both freestyle soccer and in any kind of soccer matches like futsal:
Foot
The single most important part that improve your touches which allows you to apply other soccer skills and tricks like dribbling, foot plant, volley and so on.
Knee
Normally used to control in a long ball situation and juggle while moving with the ball.
Shoulder
Less beneficial in a soccer match but very useful in freestyle soccer. Plant, juggle or transfer from shoulder to shoulder or shoulder to head.
Head
Useful for both in freestyle soccer and in a soccer match. A difficult skill to master that requires maximum concentration on the center of the ball and great balance to avoid the ball from falling.
These skills may sound simple but improves your overall ball control, coordination and balance which makes you less vulnerable to lose the ball or possession during an important soccer match.
As for those who are interested in freestyle soccer. Maradona 7 is a good starting point for newbies in the game before trying out the harder tricks like Around the World.
A soccer skill that's worth mastering for both newbies and professionals which in my opinion, the most fundamental skill in the world of soccer.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Announcement on My Latest Blog
Announcement on My Latest Blog
Hi guys! I've just created a new blog ( 23 January 2007) on Freestyle Soccer DVDs which pretty much explains all about the DVDs about freestyle soccer. I've just written the first post and nothing much recently. Be sure to check it out!
http://soccerdvd.blogspot.com
Hi guys! I've just created a new blog ( 23 January 2007) on Freestyle Soccer DVDs which pretty much explains all about the DVDs about freestyle soccer. I've just written the first post and nothing much recently. Be sure to check it out!
http://soccerdvd.blogspot.com
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Soccer Trick Dictionary
Soccer Trick Dictionary
Hi guys, I just want to let you know that I haven't played soccer or football for two weeks now due to a slight knock on my knee. Maybe because I practiced so many ATWs (Around the World). Anyways, I've found this cool video by Sputnik from ExpertFootball. The video explains the basic of freestyle soccer tricks and how to do them (in slow-motion). Highly recommended for beginners as well. Enjoy the video.
Watch it Here
Hi guys, I just want to let you know that I haven't played soccer or football for two weeks now due to a slight knock on my knee. Maybe because I practiced so many ATWs (Around the World). Anyways, I've found this cool video by Sputnik from ExpertFootball. The video explains the basic of freestyle soccer tricks and how to do them (in slow-motion). Highly recommended for beginners as well. Enjoy the video.
Watch it Here
Monday, January 01, 2007
The Maradona 7 – Head
The Maradona 7 – Head
The final part of the Maradona 7 is the ability to juggle using your head. As you manage to juggle from both feet to both thighs and to both shoulders, heading a soccer ball is the final piece of the jigsaw. Here are the steps:
Step 1
As usual, you would place the soccer ball on your head to make sure you know the point of contact. Test it by throwing the ball up in the air and head it and then catch the ball.
Step 2
Once you know the point of contact. Throw the soccer ball and head it a couple of times without letting it fall. Again the same process, try to beat your previous score to improve your heading ability and master the technique.
To master it completely would take weeks. It can be a bit boring if you’re practicing by just heading on the ball. Ideally I would combine head to foot trap for example. That’s all on the Maradona 7. By now you should at least be able to combine all the tricks to form the famous Maradona 7 in one go. I would emphasize that these tricks do take time to really master for example; it took about a month for me to do 40 kick-ups. Hope that helps and enjoy your freestyle soccer.
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