5. tHE MARADONA TURN
The Maradona Turn is something every young kid practices because it is usable whilst mucking around in the park. There aren’t many opportunities to use this in a game, but it represents one of the most popular moves in the sport. The video shows a Maradona turn executed perfectly in a high-pressure game situation.
4. tHE CRUYFF TURN
This move is not the skill, but the timing that matters the most, if timed perfectly, it can be very effective. This move was invented by Dutch/Ajax/Barcelona Legend Johan Cruyff, who is recognised as one of the best players of all time
It’s tough to perform this without clipping the ball on your standing leg, but with practice it is another move that can be used practically in a match. The most recent time when this move was executed brilliantly was during the EUROS 2016, By Robson-Kanu, when Wales beat Belgium 3-1
3. The Ronaldinho Gaucho Snake
The snake or ‘Elastico’ is an incredibly difficult move to pull off. It’s perhaps the hardest in football. A few players may have performed the move before Ronaldinho, such as Rivelino or Zinedine Zidane, but the current Flamengo play-maker has utilised it more than anyone else.
2. The Ferenc Puskas Pullback
Ferenc Puskas is widely regarded as the best Hungarian ever to play football and he created a move called the “Pullback V” during his time on the pitch. The move is now commonly used with ease at all levels in association football and has become a must-have asset in a player’s game.
1. tHE SCISSOR KICK
Who invented it? The Peruvians, the Chileans, the Brazilians and the Italians all claim they invented the skill. Pele was the most famous player to use it and made the world sit up and notice the move. It is one of the most difficult things to do in football considering you’re off balance and upside down.
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