Elastico

Push the ball out with the outside, then flick it back inside.

The dashed line shows the path of the ball. Yellow triangles are cones, which can be shoes or bottles.

How to do it

1. Dribble forward with the ball on your outside foot.
2. Flick it outward, then snap it back with the inside.
3. Accelerate away in the opposite direction.

Coaching tips

• Push the ball out with the outside of your foot, then snap it back with the inside.
• Keep the movement quick and the range small.
• Accelerate once the ball is past your body.

Common mistakes

• Moving too slowly, so a defender can read it.
• Using too wide a movement.

Make it harder

Practice at walking pace first, then at full speed past a cone.

Warm up first, train in a safe space, and stop if anything hurts. Younger players should train with adult supervision.