Soccer drill
Cruyff Right/Left Foot
Named after Johan Cruyff, this drag-behind-the-standing-leg move trains the disguised turn that creates instant separation from a defender.
How to do it
Plant your standing foot, then use the inside of your other foot to drag the ball behind your standing leg and change direction. Reset and repeat on the spot, alternating feet. Take a practice run, then count clean Cruyffs over 30 seconds.
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