How to Do the Perfect Step Overs in Soccer

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Ever wanted to know how Cristiano Ronaldo does his step-overs so quickly? Or how Joe Cole does it? Are you an aspiring soccer star? Well with these simple instructions you will be able to do the traditional step over in your sleep. When you learn the step over you can learn just about every other move in soccer. Good luck!

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    Place your weaker foot on the side of the ball that you wish to start your step over from, as if you are going to step on your left foot with your right.
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    Repeat the process with the opposite foot.
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    Which direction is effective after performing a step-over, right or left?
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    You look at the defender's legs. If the right one is in front, you go left because he won't have time to switch his legs to take the ball. If the left one is in front you, go right. In certain cases, you might even make the defender trip himself.
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    Should I do stepovers looking up or down in games?
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    It all depends on your form. Both ways are good. If you want to fake an opponent, make him look at the ball by looking down. If you have speed, it's better if you look up and do it.
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    Is it helpful against goalkeepers?
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    It's best not to do when you're too close; you can use it sometimes, but not every keeper falls for the move. The keeper's main job is to study movement, so when you do step overs it gives them too much time to make themselves big in the goal. You can do a fake shot, but best to finish.
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      • Soccer ball, properly inflated.
      • Even surface.
      • Good pair of cleats, turf shoes, or regular tennis shoes.

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