Today Neymar was officially unveiled to the public.
Barcelona have paid a stunning 57 million euros for the young striker!
This is the second highest transfer for a Brazilian (Kaka's transfer to Real Madrid tops this one).
I've always been a big fan of Neymar.
Watching him play since he was 16 and grow in to the player he is today is really amazing. Now he begins his biggest test. With people doubting him saying hes overrated, flashy, etc. He has a lot to prove. Personally I think he will do great at Barcelona and prove all his doubters wrong.
But thats just me, what do you guys think?
Today I will be teaching you how to learn the Outside Elastico soccer / football trick and skill!
You may have seen or heard of this trick before. It is especially good for cutting inside when you are on the flanks. Basically its the opposite of the Elastico which is going in then out. The Outside Elastico goes outside then inside.
There are 2 versions of this trick: Beginner and Advanced
Beginner:
Step 1: Grab a cone and place it on the ground if you don't have a cone anything like a bag or shoe will work.
Step 2: Take about 5 steps back from the cone.
Step 3: Start dribbling towards the cone, when you first start you should do this slowly and then get faster as you practice more.
Step 4: As you get close to the cone take a small touch to the outside and then quickly touch the ball again to the inside. The second touch should be bigger then the first touch. Remember the touch going outside is to fool your opponent.
Step 5: Keep practicing this until you get better and faster. Eventually you can do the trick with out using two touches. When you feel comfortable try the trick with one touch: outside then in.
Advanced:
The more advanced version of the trick uses your heel to flick the ball to your toe in one quick motion. You may have seen Cristiano Ronaldo do this a couple of times. Here is a video showing a good example.
One of my favorite pictures! The legend and the apprentice! Two of my favorite players, Neymar who plays for Santos and Ronaldinho who now plays for Athletico Mineiro.
