Soccer Tutorial

Elastico

The Elastico originated on the streets. Although the Elastico wasn't invented by Ronaldinho, many people consider it his move. Another name for the Elastico is the Flip-Flap.

The Elastico is very similar to the Akka. Both soccer tricks require a similar, fast foot movement and both are used to beat an opponent.

Don't use the Elastico too often. There is a big chance that the Elastico fails if you haven't fully mastered it. That's why I suggest to use it only when you're far on your opponent's half.

In Steps

Step 1
Get the foot you're going to use behind the ball.

Step 2
Now, touch the ball with the outside of your foot.

Step 3
'Push' the ball away with the outside of your foot. Lean as far as possible to the right. This way your opponent thinks you're going right, 'sell' the move.

Step 4
Let the ball slide from the outside of your foot to the inside. When the ball is on the inside of your foot, snap inside.

Tips and Advices

Practice the Elastico a few times in slow motion first. Just to understand the movements.

Keep your foot as close to the ball as possible throughout the whole trick. This makes it look better and it's more effective.

Don't let the ball touch your whole foot. Instead, use the front of your foot. Both with the outside and inside touch. This makes the Elastico easier and faster.

In a match, don't just use the Elastico. Mix up your play with body feints and fast moves by cutting inside or outside. Be as unpredictable as possible. This goes for every soccer trick.

Tutorial Video