Soccer Tutorial

Neck Stall

The Neck Stall is a starting position for some other soccer tricks. One example is Around the Moon.

The Neck Stall is harder than it might look. This is because you can't see the ball while executing the Neck Stall. So by training the Neck Stall, you also train ball control.

Tips and Advices

Your back should be (almost) horizontal with the surface.

Keeping your chin and elbows up and your back straight makes the Neck Stall much easier. This way, you form a bowl where the ball falls in.

Bending through your knees or hips in step 3 is also very important. If you don't do this, the ball bounces of your neck. This is the same with other stall moves.

In Steps

Step 1
Throw the ball straight up. It should reach above your head.

Step 2
As the ball comes down, bend your hips. Keep your chin and elbows up and back straight.

Step 3
Right before the ball touches your neck, bend a little through your knees to cushion the fall of the ball.

Tutorial Video