Maradona spin

Spin 360 degrees with the ball to shake off a defender.

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

How to do it

1. Drag the ball back with your sole.
2. Pivot on your standing foot and spin around the ball.
3. Push it away with your other foot as you finish the turn.

Coaching tips

• Drag the ball back with your sole as you begin the turn.
• Pivot on your standing foot and spin around the ball.
• Push the ball away with your other foot as you finish.

Common mistakes

• Spinning too slowly.
• Losing the ball during the pivot.

Make it harder

Do the spin while moving toward a cone, then against a defender.

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