Neymar's Official Barcelona Unveiling

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?

How to: The Outside Elastico

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.

The Master and The Apprentice

Bow!

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.

I'm Back!

Wow!

It's been a while! After 2 years or so I'm finally updating this blog. I didn't know that I was helping so many people and that so many people were interested in my blog. I guess I had forgotten about this blog and it kind of blew up on me. Look forward to more posts in the future.

Regards,

Kyle

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Quick Feet

Here's a some exercise to develop your touch and skill. There are 3 of them and your need 2 people to do them.
Exercise 1:
Step 1: You need to face your partner at least 3 meter's away from each other.
Step 2: Get your partner to throw the ball around your shins, so you can kick the ball with the inside of your foot to your partner. Once you do that alternate feet. Do this for about 10 times. Then switch roles with your partner and throw the ball to him.

Exercise 2:
Step 1: You need to face your partner at least 3 meter's away from each other.
Step 2: Get your partner to throw the ball around your shins, so you can kick the ball with the outside of your foot to your partner. Once you do that alternate feet. Do this for about 10 times. Then switch roles with your partner and throw the ball to him.

Exercise 3:
Step 1: You need to face your partner at least 3 meter's away from each other.
Step 2: Get your partner to throw the ball around your knee's, so you can knee the ball with your right knee to your left foot. Then kick kick the ball to your partner, this is all one motion the ball cannot touch the ground. Once you do that alternate feet. Do this for about 10 times. Then switch roles with your partner and throw the ball to him.

Alright this is a pretty important drill/exercise keep practicing this to improve your touch and skill.

Absense

Hi visitor's to soccer tricks and skills. I apologize for my prolonged absence and will be updating the site regularly from now on. How do you like the new look for the site? Post a comment telling me what you think.