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McGeady Spin
The McGeady
Like a Marseille turn. But you come out with the outside of the same foot. It is quicker in a small space.
Study holds every step and names it. Flow runs them together at speed. Space bar plays and pauses; arrow keys step one frame.
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SOLEDrag the ball back with your sole.
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SPINSpin round, staying over the ball.
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3
OUTSIDEMeet it with the little-toe edge of the same foot.
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OUTSIDEPush it out and go.
The five pictures from the book
Ball in front, near the touchline where there is no room.
Practise it — Wall spin
Spin along a wall or line. 8 each foot.
Coach says
Same foot drags, same foot leaves.
Watch out
- Using the wrong foot to come out.
- Spinning so fast you lose the ball.