Q&A for How to Do a Rainbow in Soccer

Try to lean forward more. It's most likely because you you are standing too straight and not leaning forward.

Definitely. If you continue your practicing, two months should be enough time to do the rainbow. Just don't stop practicing.

Yes. Any kid could perform the rainbow with enough practice. It's just a matter of skill level.

You need to make sure that you are applying force when you kick the ball into the air.

Because your heel automatically goes with your body, and if you lean back, then your heel will not come forward.

It goes sideways because it rolls off to the side of your ankle at the same time you kick the ball.

You have to make sure the ball hits the back of your heel with power. Remember to also lean forward when doing it.

You are supposed to put power on your heel, which means kicking with your heel as you would normally kick a ball into the goal. Of course, you're going to need to practice before trying it out in a real game.

You have to apply force to the ball and lean forward at the same time.

If the ball is on your weak foot, you might not have time to roll the ball to your other foot.

You can still do the rainbow. Just try to roll the ball on a small part of your leg.

You have to kick the ball with your back knee. Try practicing back kicks to prepare for the rainbow.

Nudge the ball with your strong foot and move your foot around the ball (don't touch the ball); do the same with the other foot.

Make sure that you are centered when you begin and that you don't lean one way too much.

You need to apply force.

When you roll the ball to knee-height, your heel has to hit the ball with power and force.

Any type of ball. Make sure it is properly inflated.

It will take some time and dedication to be able to do it standing in a stationary position before you are able to do it while moving.

Hit the ball harder with your hee,l and lean forward.

You need to lean forward so it can go high and over your head. Just keep practicing until you get better.

Do a high rainbow then turn around quickly and do a bicycle don't forget to practice.

You can try the Brazilian way of doing the flick. Lock both ankles around the ball, then flick both feet upwards and to a side. The ball should be basically tossed up and over your head.

Make sure you are leaning forward. You want to roll the ball up your calf and quickly use your hel to flick it over your head.

Make sure that you are not constantly drooping your arms. Keep them up!

You need to do the steps in one motion. You should lean forward, roll the ball onto the back of your heel and kick up.

Most likely. You have the technique down at least. Just try rainbowing while running when not on the field. Secondly, the rainbow isn't the best move to pull off on the field, as you will be considered a showoff, and there's a high probability that you will lose the ball and allow the opposing team to score.

Just keep practicing, you'll get it eventually!

It took me a few days to learn to do a nice clean rainbow flick, and a couple of weeks to be able to do them consistently.

As you are bringing your foot up, pull it to the side, but don't take the ball in that direction.

This may be because you are not jumping or timing your kick. When you roll the ball up your foot, you must jump then kick to try to get it to go over your head. If you correctly time it, it can be done with ease. Keep practicing.