Turning in Football

Turning in Football

There are many different turns that can be done in football from simple turns like a drag back to more
complex turns like a Maradona turn or Mcgeady spin. The art of turning is good for a players agility and
can also help you lose your man. First screen the play to make sure people aren’t near you that could
be a threat to your turn and that could tackle you. Keep your body shape open so that you can either
turn left or right once you receive the ball, have your knees bent so that you can optimize your balance
during the turn and to also generate power from the legs to turn quicker. Keep your eyes on the ball at
all times before, while and after the turn to make sure you don’t fall over the ball or get tackled. Move
your feet to where the ball is coming from to make sure you can get the ball under control from when
it has been passed to you, always receive the ball on the back foot so that you can turn faster and not
be interrupted during your turn, this also eliminated the time you spend to take a touch and also
makes it less likely for your opponent to be able to press you in that space of time. This allows you to
then make a successful turn that can be used to your own advantage.