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From now on, the majority of our content would be posted at www.soccer-tricks.net, but we'll still have this blog active as our secondary site. By the way, comments and suggestions for the new site design and content are very much welcomed at the moment. Cheers, and don't forget to check out www.soccer-tricks.net

Freestyle Ground Moves

For the past couple of weeks, i've been playing a lot of indoor 5-a-side futsal and couldn't help but notice the possibility of using some ground moves during games. To be honest, freestyle ground moves are much more suitable in a futsal match rather than regular 11-a-side football. This is is probably because it is easier to move the ball around quickly in a small hard surfaced space using the bottom sole of the foot and gain an advantage, usually via distracting the opposing player or frustrating him/her into making a defensive mistake. Hence, if you really want to pull of some cool tricks during a proper futsal match, a ground move would be much more feasible than a regular freestyle air move. Sometimes, when done right, freestyle ground moves often look as if the player is pulling off a 'dance' which can look quite cool too. Quite a number of famous futsal players & freestylers such as Jermaine Vanenburg & Falcao have their own signature ground moves that are often performed during competitive matches.

In the next few days, i'll try posting up a few interesting and easy to learn ground moves, some of which most of us have probably executed before without even realising it. For now, enjoy the classic ground moves compilation video below by Tim Eisink & Matthew. Cheers.

Freestyle Ground Moves

Lately, i've been playing a lot of futsal (5 a side football) due to the bad weather in our area, and i couldn't help but realise the importance of ground moves. Freestyle ground moves, as the name suggests, are done with the ball staying on the ground at all times. Most ground moves involve both feet moving swiftly together. A very good first touch and ball control is a must, since in a futsal court, space is at a premium and the majority of ground moves require the ball to be as close to the player as possible. A lot of moves the bottom sole (surface under your shoes) to be in contact with the ball.

Realistically, ground moves are much more suitable for futsal insted of football, as it is easier to move the ball(which is smaller than a football ball = easier to control), around with the bottom sole of the foot on a hard surface. The smaller space is another reason too, as a single move to find extra space or get past an opponent can usually lead to a shooting opportunity. As opposed to football, where defenders have more time and space to disposses the player. More often than not, ground moves are executed in futsal to frustrate and distract an opponent in order to find an opening for a pass, dribble or shot.

In the next week or so, i'll try posting a few individual classic ground moves that should be quite easy to learn. For now enjoy the video below from Tim & Matthew
showing some nifty freestyle ground moves. cheers.

Heel Cross

It's been a while since my last post. Hopefully this one will be worthwhile. I found a new soccer trick known as the "Heel Cross". As I watch this video, I found the trick to be a bit weird than the usual ones and this soccer trick performed by Lucas himself.

The reason on why I chose this video over the others is because it gives a variety of tricks which could help with your freestyle soccer.

One of them is an obvious Around the World. If you're still unfamiliar with the ATW, you can learn the Basic ATW here. As I have not try out this trick yet, I shall give a few pointers:

1. Swing your thigh over the ball

2. As the ball falls, use your heel to kick it

Hope this helps and if you still want to improve your freestyle soccer to a greater heights. I would highly recommend the 11 Days to Freestyle Soccer guide.

Have a great freestyling day!