Have you ever been in the middle of a thrilling match and heard the crowd suddenly erupt with excitement, (and often laughter) only to learn that someone just got 'nutmegged'? Well what exactly does a nutmeg mean in soccer? Let’s break down this popular soccer term, explore its origins, and provide some tips on how you can pull off this flashy move yourself. The Spice of … [Read more...] about What Does Nutmeg Mean in Soccer?
Soccer Skills
The ‘Impossible’ Scorpion Kick
The scorpion kick might not be as well known as a lot of other skills and tricks, however pros like Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Arsenal's Olivier Giroud are certainly up there with the perfect scorpion kickers. This is how you do it. As the ball is played to you at around about head height, quickly stick your closest leg to the ball in the air and make … [Read more...] about The ‘Impossible’ Scorpion Kick
The ‘Insane’ Ronaldo Chop
We all know that Real Madrid are certainly up there with the best soccer teams in the world, and this is mainly down to the insane, mind blowing tricks of Cristiano Ronaldo. One example of this is his very common and very well known trick to weave past defenders called the Ronaldo chop. To practice this soccer skill you will need to do the following steps if dribbling with … [Read more...] about The ‘Insane’ Ronaldo Chop