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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

THE SPIN TURN ⚽️ A useful move to face-up the defender and stay be in control of the ball

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Learning the Fake Rabona / Reverse Cruyff

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Stop-Start move to lose a defender Outside Cut to freeze the defender and make them plant their feet and shift their weight Quick inside touch into the space

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Fast foot work ⚽️ Work on your dribbling with both feet

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Mo Salah A flick of the foot to get the ball away from defender’s lunging leg Knock the ball forward into the space with your other foot

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Toe Taps A beginner skill for young football players to build confidence and coordination

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A good 1st touch is EVERYTHING in football ⚽️ What can help improve your 1st touch decisions?

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The v-drag is an excellent move to: - Change direction - Switch play - Keep the ball close and out of reach of the opponent - Keep an eye on the defender at the same time

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

2 touches to turn and exit When cutting keep the ball close to your foot Follow up quickly with a 2nd exit touch out your feet Reason? Keep the ball close so defenders can’t get it If the ball is close, instead of exiting the normal way you can add an extra move to lose the defender

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The L-Drag turn A useful move to exit when the space is to your back left (if using right foot)

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Fake back heel ⚽️ stop-start move to lose the defender

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Outsmart the opponent with this 2 skill combination Drag back ready to open up the pitch and switch play. If the defender comes with you add a quick v-drag to change direction again

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Fun warm-up exercise for kids

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

6 and 9 year old players practicing outside cuts

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Boxing / Penguin Feet / Inside Taps Whatever name it goes by…easy place for beginners to start and build confidence with the ball

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Start off slow with this tricky skill combination

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The u-turn A fantastic move to change direction quickly and keep the ball away from the defender Using the ball of foot/inside of big toe make contact on top of the ball

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Brand new ball manipulation move to improve technique ⚽️ created by 9 year old!

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Powerful move to beat the defender ⚽️ Legendary Rivelino of the great 1970 Brazil team 🇧🇷

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Evade pressure. Protect the ball. Escape into space using 2 outside cuts, turning your back to the defender to twist away

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

My go to move at the start of every ball mastery soccer warm-up Get your feet working and build confidence with a nice feel for the ball

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This will test your footwork Very challenging ball manipulation move that works both feet

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Develop your feel for the ball with this move ⚽️

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Improve your mastery of the ball with this move

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

The difference 3 years of practice makes With daily ball mastery training the 6 year old easily becomes as coordinated and comfortable on the ball as the 9 year old

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Ball mastery drill to develop both feet

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What if the defender reads your 1st move and stays by your side? Add a change of direction and protect the ball. Here, imagining there is a defender to the left, the outside cut allows the attacker to put their body between the ball and the defender, whilst turning

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Helping a 6 year old improve their change of direction Some tips to help fix common mistakes that beginners make when trying to turn

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Cruyff into a Kaka 🇳🇱🇧🇷

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Develop your feel for the ball with this ball manipulation practice

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Pretend to kick the ball and at the last second cut the ball with the inside of your foot You will see this and the outside cut more than any other move at the World Cup so it is one to master ⚽️

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Twist out of trouble like Frenkie de Jong

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A move to use in a ball mastery warm-up to get lots of touches of the ball with both feet. Key coaching detail is the small steps/adjustments the non-kicking foot makes after every touch to allow for easy access and good contact on the ball

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sole Roll into Mbappe Step 1️⃣: Approach the defender Step 2️⃣: Sole Roll Step 3️⃣: Scissors with same foot Step 4️⃣: Fake the exit touch and do a sidestep All touches are with the same foot

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Ronaldo 7 ⚽️ (Used to be “Maradona 7”…soon to be the “Yamal 7”😉) Two variations: Shown in video Foot➡️ Knee➡️ Shoulder➡️ Head➡️ Shoulder➡️ Knee➡️ Foot or Foot➡️ Foot➡️ Knee➡️ Knee➡️ Shoulder➡️ Shoulder➡️ Head Can you do it❓❓

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A great way to kick off a ball mastery warm-up. Easy move to start off with and gets the players focused, ready for the more complicated stuff that follows

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

A great way to kick off a ball mastery warm-up. Easy move to start off with and gets the players focused, ready for the more complicated stuff that follows

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Recreating Mbappe’s amazing World Cup goal against Sweden. Mbappe’s signature moves are different variations of the Scissors at super speed. Against Sweden he went round the ball with right foot, didn’t put foot down before outside right touch into space and finish from corner of the 6-yard box 🤩

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Key coaching points when learning the inside cut, an excellent change of direction move #soccer

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The sidestep or body feint Simple, fast and effective

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

3 moves to practice to help you level up your game: ⚡️ Zig-Zag Dribble 🇳🇱 Cruyff Turn 🔥 The Mbappe Enjoy your practicing ⚽️👍

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Add this ball manipulation to your next warm-up

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

⚠️ This is tough ‼️ You’re not allowed to touch the floor in between each move ⚽️

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Combination of moves to wriggle away and lose a defender

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Using the Messi Sidestep to wriggle free, create a yard, face goal and put top bins 🔥 #soccerdrills

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

At Zaleto we try to show you the reality of what each stage of learning looks like from beginner football players through to elite performers. So you can see what the journey of development looks like and that actions become smoother after hours of practice and repetition

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Stop-Start move to lose a defender

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Sidestep or body feint is a key move to learn because it is the basic foundation behind so many other skills. On it’s own it can be devastating to the opponent because of its simplicity and speed to change direction and wrong foot the defender

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Zaleto Soccer @zaleto.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Neymar Sole Roll Chop ⚽️ Advanced Skill to challenge your footwork #footballskills

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