Heewon's Football School 100 skills
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Marseille Turn

Roulette · Maradona Turn · 360

★★★★☆ Age 9+ both feet Level 2 · Turns

You spin all the way round with the ball under your feet. It looks amazing and it really works in a tight spot.

Study holds every step and names it. Flow runs them together at speed. Space bar plays and pauses; arrow keys step one frame.

  1. 1

    SOLEDrag the ball back with the sole of your right foot.

  2. 2

    SPINSpin your body round the other way.

  3. 3

    SOLEAs you turn, the sole of your left foot finds the ball.

  4. 4

    SPINDrag it on round with you.

  5. 5

    OUTSIDECome out the other side and run.

The five pictures from the book

Ball in front, someone coming straight at you.

7 SOLE
1. Drag the ball back with the sole of your right foot.
7
2. Spin your body round the other way.
7 SOLE
3. As you turn, the sole of your left foot finds the ball.
7
4. Drag it on round with you.
7 OUTSIDE
5. Come out the other side and run.

Practise it — Slow spins

10 very slow spins first. Then 10 at speed.

Coach says

One drag, spin, second drag. Keep it under you.

Watch out

  • Spinning without touching the ball the second time.
  • Doing it in the middle of the pitch with people all round you.

Parts of the boot you use

SOLE
OUTSIDE