Assignment 20 - Ethan MacGillivray

Today I'm going to explain to you how to do a rainbow flick with a soccer ball. This is when you flick the ball with your feet over your head from behind you, having it land in front of you. You have to first get the ball securely in between the heel of your stronger foot, right for most people, and the inside of your weak foot. You should start standing still, and as you master that motion, move up to doing it while you are moving forward, as to have an advantage over the stationary defender. After it is securely between your feet, start to roll the ball up your strong leg with your weaker foot. Make sure it is in the middle of the back of your leg, not off to the side. When the ball is at the top of your Achilles tendon, bring your right heel up and hit the ball up into the air. The tricky part is to get the angle right, so the ball doesn't hit your back, but goes over your head onto your waiting foot. Keep practicing, and you will eventually be able to use this to embarrass your friends.