How to Juggle Like Ronaldinho
Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronaldinho or R10, has become one of the top soccer players in the world. His joyful spirit, accurate passing and dangerous free kicks are trademarks of his game that players of all ages imitate. Though he's competitive on the field, Ronaldinho likes to relax by juggling the soccer ball and performing all sorts of tricks that are simple, but fun. Here are a few of the tricks he most frequently performs.
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Instructions
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Start juggling with a stylish ball flick of some sort. Ronaldinho frequently uses his right foot to roll the ball over his left and quickly pop it into the air. You could also try a lace flick or a rainbow, if the "Ronnie Roll" gives you any trouble.
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Swing your kicking foot up and around the ball as soon as it pops into the air. This is known as the "Around the World" and is one of the fundamental freestyling air tricks.
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Control the ball carefully with a few focused juggles. Keeping the ball in front of you and below your waist is the most important thing to do. It helps you develop a smooth rhythm before trying the more difficult tricks.
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Try kicking the ball up with your right foot, stepping over it as it falls with your left and then tapping it again with your right foot, which should be planted on the ground. This is one of Ronaldinho's favorite moves and gives off an incredible samba-like vibe.
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Juggle the ball with your head while staying relaxed and loose. If you can keep the ball under control while doing this, try to stall the ball on your head and keep it balanced there.
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Catch the ball between your legs while juggling. This is another of Ronaldinho's favorite juggling moves and is probably the easiest one of them all to do.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to walk around or dance when you've got the ball stalled on your head.
Stay relaxed and perform all of your juggling tricks with fluidity and confidence.
Ronaldinho himself claims to play soccer "with music in his head," so try listening to some Brazilian samba music while juggling the ball.
