Soccer Tutorial

Zico

The Zico is a very useful soccer trick. To perform the Zico, you need very good ball control.

The Zico can be used to turn away or around an opponent who tries to steal the ball. The unique thing of the Zico is that you only use the outside of your foot.

Tutorial Video

A tutorial video for the Zico soccer trick.
Zico Tutorial Video

In Steps

Use the Zico when an opponent attempts to steal the ball.

Step 1
Make sure the ball is in front of your dominant foot.

Step 2
Touch the ball with the outside of your dominant foot.

Step 3
Push the ball with the outside of your dominant to make a turn of 360 degrees. While doing this, hop on your standing leg to make the turn.

Tips and Advices

Keep the ball tight to the outside of your dominant foot. It should look like one touch.

Practice the Zico with both feet so you'll be able to turn both ways.

Start off with a slow turn. When you get the hang of it, increase the speed of your turn.

Use the Zico while dribbling. Don't dribble too fast though, or else you'll have a hard time controlling the ball.

Always keep your body between the ball and your opponent.