How to Do the Back to Forward Foot Ricochet Soccer Move
The back to forward foot ricochet soccer move is a good ball trick to have in your repertoire. It's handy for tight spaces, to get around defenders, to fake out the other player and just to show off your skills. While it takes a little practice to get it just right, it's worth the effort it entails. Here's how to do the back to forward foot ricochet soccer move.
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Instructions
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Choose a lane to the right or left of your opponent to take as you do this dribbling move. You don't want to dribble directly into the path of the other player, so go slightly left or right of her.
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Dribble the ball forward. Plant your back foot to the side and just behind the soccer ball.
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Use your leading foot to tap the ball backwards to your other foot, ricocheting the ball off your back heel. The ball will pop forward in front of you by your leading foot.
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Repeat the ricochet move using your other foot to further confound the other team's players. Done effectively, the ricochet move can both distract and fake out a defender or opposing player. Be sure not to tap the ball too hard, as this will cause it to ricochet further than you want.
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Dribble the ball, take a shot on goal or pass to a teammate. In other words, use the time or space you created to get closer to scoring a goal.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice this foot to foot ricochet move to get it right. It takes some coordination and muscle memory, so work on it several times before trying it in a game.
