How to Nutmeg a Defender in Soccer

Going through the defender with a nutmeg move alleviates the problem of trying to go around the defender.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Soccer Balls
• Soccer balls

1. Control the ball before the defender gets within two strides of you.

2. Determine which foot the defender has her weight on. Defenders are taught not to stand flat-footed, with their planted foot slightly ahead of their other foot.

3. Push the ball to the outside of the defender's planted foot.

4. Keep contact with the ball as you push it no more than 6 to 12 inches.

5. Allow the defender to shift her weight to her back foot while moving her front foot to block you from scooting around her.

6. Redirect the ball toward the spot where the defender's front foot was previously.

7. Tap the ball between the defender's legs.

8. Step around the defender and continue on.

9. Listen for cheers of "nutmeg" from your teammates on the sideline.

Tips & Warnings

• The trick is to get the defender off-balance.
• A defender becomes more vulnerable the more times she has to shift her weight.
• Because it's embarrassing to be nutmegged, defenders are quick to stop you from pulling it off.
• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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on 11/22/2005 its very easy with most defenders to 'meg em but if they are good this move wont work : dribble towards them keeping the ball under controll the faster you can do this the better, take your lead foot usually your strong foot and step over the ball as if you are going to push it to the outside, if the defender goes for the fake and the feet come apart use your off foot to tap the ball strongly and quickly through their legs and shoot down the keeper. this move is nice cuz if they catch on to you you can actually move the ball to the outside instead of stepping over it, try using both feet and becomeing adept with them