Mandatory Skills for Linebackers - 14 Turning and Escape Skills!

Midfield has always been area where both sides invest most troops, as well as center of transition to attack and defense. Today I'm going to share with you 14 turning skills that will help you improve your ability to defend ball. Hope you guys get something out of this.

1. Roll ball inside foot and twist

When approaching logo disc, step forward in front of ball and hit ball with inside of your foot.

So when approaching an opponent, use this action to isolate opponent from ball.

Push ball with outside of other foot.

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2. Spin ball outside foot and twist

When approaching flag, step one foot forward in front of ball and hit ball with outside of your foot.

So when approaching an opponent, use this action to isolate opponent from ball.

Push ball with outside of the other foot.

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3. Stop ball and turn

Touching ball with sole of one foot.

After stopping ball, step over it with your whole body to set up your opponent.

Push ball with outside of other foot.

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4. Crochet twist

Pull sole of your foot back as you approach disc.

Performs a semi-circle around ball, pulling ball to keep opponent in its path.

Pick ball up with your other foot.

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5. Pull ball and turn

Use sole of your foot to pull ball forward in direction of throw, and maintain constant contact with ball with your foot, and finally dunk ball with outside of several balls.

Move between ball and opponent to block opponent.

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6. Pull ball and turn

Use soles of your feet to pull ball away from your body.

When pulling up a certain distance, successively switch to ball from inside of foot from behind supporting leg to other side.

Pick ball up with your other foot.

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7, 360° medial rotation

When approaching disc, stop ball with inside of foot.

Flips ball over to pin it to opponent.

Finally touch ball with inside of your foot.

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8, 360° lateral rotation

As you approach disc, stop ball with outside of your foot.

Flips ball over to pin it to opponent.

Finally touch ball with outside of your foot.

Speed ​​up.

9. Step and turn [in]

Swing your foot over ball to complete step.

Turn around ball and finally touch ball with inside of your other foot.

Speed ​​up.

10. Step and turn [outside]

Swing your foot over ball to complete step.

Turn around ball and finally touch ball with outside of your foot.

Speed ​​up.

11, Cruyff turned around

Step your foot back as if you were about to make a long pass.

Instead, turn ball away from ball by pulling ball on your pivot foot.

Finally touch ball with outside of your other foot.

Speed ​​up.

12, Maradona turns around

Place one foot on ball, allowing your entire body to make a 180° turn in air.

Pull ball back with your other foot.

Finally touch ball with outside of your foot.

Speed ​​up.

13. Pull ball and turn

Touch ball with soles of your feet and pull back, turning to retrieve ball.

Pick ball up with outside of your foot.

Speed ​​up.

14, 3 touches to pull ball and turn around

Touch ball with sole of your foot and gently pull it back.

Then push ball behind supporting leg with inside of foot.

Finally touch ball with outside of your other foot.

Speed ​​up.

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May 15, 2023