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!

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