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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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Work top to bottom. Each step is a real skill with its own coaching — film the ones marked Analysis and get an honest read on your body movement before you move on. Master the last step and you've got the Elastico.
Beginner
1
Close-Control DribblingAnalysis

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

2
JugglingAnalysis

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

Intermediate
3
Step-OverAnalysis

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

4
Body FeintAnalysis

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

Advanced
ElasticoAnalysisThe 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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