Lets face it, even if youre not much of a soccer player, knowing how to handle a few soccer tricks can mean a world of difference in your friends circle. Improving on your soccer tricks and skills isnt just for impressing your friends and the ladies though. They can also get your match performance to a higher level, because theyre surprising and effective.
I can give you a lot of examples on that part: remember when Ronaldinho first started to perform his famous Elastico move? (flicking the ball with his outside of the foot to the left, then quickly cutting it with his inside) Nowadays, a defender thats facing Ronaldinho in a one versus one duel will surely be careful against this move, but when the Brazilian had just invented it, it was extremely surprising and he managed to create havoc whenever his Elastico would work.
Im not saying youll be able to perform as well as Ronaldinho after you learn soccer tricks like that, but it can definitely give you a surprising edge in a match situation.
Another great example of soccer tricks and skills that can make a difference is Zidanes 360 spin. Although its a very effective and simple move, it wasnt until Zizou...