The Turn EVERY Striker NEEDS to Learn

Here are some football skills:

Dribbling
A fundamental skill that involves moving and controlling the ball while avoiding defenders. Dribbling drills can help develop balance, agility, and close ball control.

Ball control
The ability to use the entire body to gain control of the ball, including the head, chest, legs, and feet. Players with good ball control can receive passes with clean first touches and keep the ball close to their body.

The Cruyff Turn
An iconic turn and explosive dribble created by Johan Cruyff.

The Maradona Turn
Also known as the roulette, this dribbling skill involves a 360-degree turn over the ball to lose a defender.

The Elastico
A difficult skill that involves rolling the foot over the ball to knock it past an opponent.

The Rabona
A technical skill that involves wrapping the kicking foot around the standing foot to perform a shot, cross, or pass.

Heading
An important skill in both defensive and offensive football. Headers can be decisive in gaining or losing possession of the ball.

Speed
An essential skill for any position on the team. Speed is important for dominating plays, moving past defenders, and making plays toward the middle of the pitch