The Toe Flick-up (a.k.a Ronaldinho Flick)
This is a pretty neat soccer trick made popular by Ronaldinho a couple of years back, especially in the nike joga bonito ad series. Basically it is one that can be used to get the soccer ball off the ground in a more creative manner rather than the old 'pull-back and flick-up'. This trick can be done by most beginners with some practice.
Here's a step by step guide on how to perform the toe flick followed by a short video:
step 1: For starters, place the soccer ball between both feet, slightly to the front of of the foot.
step 2: Move the soccer ball swiftly with the front sole (bottom of your foot) towards the standing foot.
step 3: As the soccer ball makes contact with your standing foot, flick the ball up with the standing foot using a tiny amount of movement ( this takes practice to perfect).
step 4: Practice as much as you can, soon it'll be pretty easy and once you can flick it up as high as your waist, then perhaps, you can add on a juggling soccer trick.
Tip: Move your standing foot in a manner that would be 'just enough' for the ball to 'jump' off it. Try to keep your balance, and continue juggling with your kicking foot once the ball is up.
Here is a video we made as a guide. Cheers.
By: A. Faisael
