Stepover + Juggling Techniques

Stepover technique: - The stepover is a body feint, meaning the upper body must move to the opposite side (to the right) while the ball goes left. - The aim is to deceive the opponent with the upper body and influence them enough to follow the movement. This gives the ball carrier a time advantage. - The upper body is slightly leaning forward. - The player should move on the balls of the feet during execution. - At the start of the movement, do not make a large, time-consuming jump, but rather a short, quick movement with the upper body and leg over the ball to the right. - Do not keep the head down looking at the ball only; alternate looking down and up. - After the feint, the first touch must be slightly offset to the side (to the left) with the outside of the foot. This should be done as a short, quick burst. Ball lift with front standing leg technique: - The ball is in front of the player. The player stands in a staggered stance. With the right foot, using the inside, heel, or sole, he plays the ball backward toward the standing leg. He lets the ball roll onto his instep, lifting the foot so the ball is controlled into the air. - The ball must stay close to the body so it can be immediately played after the lift (e.g., juggling). - Eyes on the ball, upper body slightly leaning forward. Ball juggling technique: - The upper body is upright, eyes looking down. - The standing leg is slightly bent at the knee. - The playing leg is also bent at the knee, with the knee pulled slightly upward so the foot lifts off the ground. - The ball is struck 20-30 cm above the ground. - The ankle is locked open, toes pointing forward, sole horizontal. - Make sure the ball does not hit the toes and does not receive spin ("lettering always readable"). - The arms are at the sides of the body, bent at the elbows (similar to carrying a crate of water). - Juggling with the instep prepares the player for inside-of-the-foot and full instep passing and shooting techniques.