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Master the Elastico (Flip-Flap)

The flick that made Ronaldinho famous — push the ball out, snap it back, and glide past.

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Move made famous byRonaldinho

Work top to bottom. Each step is a real skill with its own lesson. Film the ones marked Analysis and get an honest read on your movement before you move on. Get the last step right and you have the Elastico.

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    Beginner

    1. 1

      Close-Control Dribbling

      Analysis

      The elastico is a fast one-foot flick — you need soft, balanced control on the move first.

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    2. 2

      Juggling

      Analysis

      Builds the ankle touch and feel for the ball the flick relies on.

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    Intermediate

    1. 3

      Step-Over

      Analysis

      Trains the swing of the foot around the ball while you stay balanced on the other leg — the same balance the elastico needs.

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    2. 4

      Body Feint

      Analysis

      The elastico sells one way then goes the other — the fake is half the move.

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    Advanced

    1. 5

      Elastico

      AnalysisThe move

      The full flick: push it out with the outside of the foot and snap it back with the inside in one motion, balanced.

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