Soccer Tutorial

Marseille Turn

The Marseille Turn is a very elegant and effective move if it's performed correctly. A lot of professional soccer players use the Marseille Turn. Examples are Henry, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Ribery and McGeady.

The Marseille Move itself isn't very hard to master. It takes a lot of practice to make it effective, though. If you've mastered the Marseille Turn, use it to put your opponent on the wrong foot.

The Marseille Turn is also known as the 360, the Rocastle Manoeuvre and the Pirouette.

Tutorial Video

In Steps

Use the Marseille Turn when you're facing an opponent. The ball must be one step or less away from you. You can use the Marseille Turn in a dribble, but also when you start in a stationary position.

Step 1
Put your stronger foot on the ground again in a continued motion.

Step 2
Throw your body over the ball, so you can protect it. The ball should now be approaching your weaker foot.

Step 3
While spinning, drag the ball with the sole of your weaker foot back and dribble away.

Tips and Advices

The Marseille Turn is hard to explain. Make sure to check the videos of Marseille Turns. Also look at Ribery and McGeady performing Marseille Turns!

Make sure to fully master the Marseille Turn before you use it in matches.

Try to get past a pone with the Marseille Turn. This way you'll gain more confidence and knowledge on where the ball will go.

For some variation in step 3, try to drag the ball with the outside of your foot instead of the sole.