How to Do a Double Scissors Move in Soccer

After you have mastered the scissors move, it is time to do the double scissors move. When in a game, you want to start out using the scissors move against defenders and then switch to the double scissors move to throw defenders off track. Mix up the scissors and double scissors moves as the game goes on to confuse defenders. A good double scissors move should freeze the defender and open up a pass or shot for yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Practice partner
• Large open field to dribble the soccer ball
• Soccer ball

Practice the Double Scissors Move

1. Dribble the soccer ball slowly down the field.

2. Pass the soccer ball from your left foot toward your right with the ball moving forward.

3. Kick your right foot to the inside (left side) of the soccer ball and around to the outside of the ball. Do not make contact with the soccer ball with your right foot.

4. Plant your right foot to the outside of the soccer ball as if you are going to kick the ball with your left foot.

5. Kick to the inside (right side) of the soccer ball with your left foot.

6. Swing your left foot around the outside of the ball so that your left foot doesn't come in contact with the ball.

7. Dribble the soccer ball with your right foot and move forward as quickly as possible to practice moving swiftly away from a defender.

8. Switch feet and do the double scissors move by passing the ball from your right foot toward your left foot.

Tips & Warnings

• After performing the double scissors, add a burst of speed to dribble the ball past the frozen defender. Practice dribbling away as quickly as possible after you do the double move.
• Make sure you turn your shoulders and hips as if passing the ball to completely sell the fake to your defenders.
• Remember you will actually pass the ball from one foot to the other but the opposite foot does not dribble the ball until two scissors are performed.
• When dribbling the ball, make sure your kicks are short and concise so you can maintain control of the ball.
• Don't lean back too far or stand too upright because you can lose your balance and control of the ball.
• Don't perform the double scissors move when multiple defenders are very close to you.

Resources

• See Soccer Skills & Tricks for online videos featuring the double scissors move.

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