Five unique types of kicks in football
What's the story
Football is one of the most followed sports globally. It is the flawless gameplay coupled with the athletic skills of the footballers, which attracts the fans. However, what makes football even enchanting is to witness breathtaking goals, which come through various types of kicks. In the same light, we take a look at a look at some unique types of kicks in the sport.
The Aurelio
Rodrigo Taddei's unique style of performing The Aurelio
One of the most unique kicks, or tricks, performed by Brazilian footballer Rodrigo Taddei, was The Aurelio. It involved stepping over the ball with the weaker foot, as he then used his stronger foot to drag it outside and around his weaker one to fool his opponent player. Upon doing so, the ball landed on his stronger foot again for the shot.
The Fake Kick
Thierry Henry too fooled his opponents with a fake one
Another trick to fool your opponent, as legendary Frenchman Thierry Henry was the master at performing the Fake Kick. The move simply involved going for the shot through his stronger foot, but kicking or passing the ball with his weaker foot, before performing the fake shot through his stronger foot to baffle the opponent. It is really effective if performed correctly.
The Mule Kick
Zola gave us a perfect example of the Mule Kick
The Mule Kick is simple and involves nothing but putting forward the weaker foot first, letting opponents know that it is the one you would be using to play the ball. However, it fools them, allowing the ball to reach the stronger foot to flick it for a pass or a kick. Notably, it cannot be performed with the ball in possession.
Rabona Kick
The effective Rabona Kick has been mastered by many
One of the most effective football kicks is the Rabona Kick. It is a common kick that has been mastered by many. The kick involves pushing the ball away, beyond the weaker foot and wrapping the stronger foot behind the weaker one to kick or pass it. The Argentina international Ricardo Infante executed this kick for the first time.
Bicycle Kick
Wayne Rooney showcased the perfect Bicycle Kick
The most breathtaking kick in football has to be the bicycle kick. While it has been used by numerous footballers, it was made popular by Wayne Rooney. The kick involves lifting the ball in the air while in possession or receiving, as the player does a backward flip in the air to kick the ball towards the goal.