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How to Do a Reverse Scissors Move in Soccer

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Excellent ball movement sets one soccer player apart from others no matter what the skill level of the league may be. The reverse scissors move can be used to fake out defenders, causing them to get out of a good defensive position. With defenders off balance, you can continue dribbling the ball down the field, pass the soccer ball to a teammate or make a shot at the goal. The quick change of direction away from where the defender expects the soccer ball to go makes this fake very effective.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Open field for practice
  • Soccer ball

    Practice the Reverse Scissors Move in Soccer

  1. Step 1

    Place the soccer ball on the ground to practice the reverse scissors move very slowly the first time.

  2. Step 2

    Perform the step-over move by moving your right foot over the top of the ball to dribble the soccer ball toward your left foot.

  3. Step 3

    Move your left foot away from the ball.

  4. Step 4

    Swing your right foot to the inside (left side) of the ball as if you are going to pass the ball with the outside of your right foot.

  5. Step 5

    Move your right foot around the outside (right side) of the soccer ball and back underneath your body.

  6. Step 6

    Dribble the ball with the inside of your left foot, sending the ball back to your right foot.

  7. Step 7

    Dribble the ball slowly to work on performing the reverse scissors move while moving the ball down the field. Move the ball forward and across your body to do the reverse scissors move easier.

  8. Step 8

    Increase your dribbling and running speed until you can do the reverse scissors move as fast as possible.

  9. Step 9

    Switch feet and work on the reverse scissors move with your left foot providing the fake kick. Start slow and gradually increase speed like you did when practicing with your right foot.

  10. Step 10

    Ask a friend to defend you and practice the reverse scissors move to fake him out.

Tips & Warnings
  • The reverse scissors move is similar to the scissors move you may do and incorporates the step-over move.
  • Work on making your foot look like you are kicking the ball (as you normally do) as you pass your foot around the ball for the fake.
  • Be careful to switch up your fake out skills. Learn other moves, like the fake kick and scissors, to keep your defenders guessing.

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