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Ever wanted to know how Cristiano Ronaldo does his step-overs so quickly? Or how Joe Cole does it? Are you an aspiring soccer star? Well with these simple instructions you will be able to do the traditional step over in your sleep. When you learn the step over you can learn just about every other move in soccer. Good luck!
Steps
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1Make sure your soccer ball is well inflated.
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2Dribble at a nice, slow pace for beginning.Advertisement
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3Make sure you are about 1 meter (3.3 ft) from the your opponent, or chances are he/she will get the ball from you.
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4Place your weaker foot on the side of the ball that you wish to start your step over from, as if you are going to step on your left foot with your right.
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5Bring your stronger foot over and around the ball and stop it on the opposite side of the ball. Repeat the process with the opposite foot.Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhich direction is effective after performing a step-over, right or left?
Community AnswerYou look at the defender's legs. If the right one is in front, you go left because he won't have time to switch his legs to take the ball. If the left one is in front you, go right. In certain cases, you might even make the defender trip himself. -
QuestionShould I do stepovers looking up or down in games?
Jude SamCommunity AnswerIt all depends on your form. Both ways are good. If you want to fake an opponent, make him look at the ball by looking down. If you have speed, it's better if you look up and do it. -
QuestionIs it helpful against goalkeepers?Mandemore.101 AdviserCommunity AnswerIt's best not to do when you're too close; you can use it sometimes, but not every keeper falls for the move. The keeper's main job is to study movement, so when you do step overs it gives them too much time to make themselves big in the goal. You can do a fake shot, but best to finish.
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QuestionWhen should I do the step overs?
Mrviola195Community AnswerYou can do a step over whenever you need to beat an opponent, like if you're a forward that's trying to beat the other team's defender. -
QuestionShould I do multiple stepovers, or just one?
Community AnswerIt really depends on the situation. One if a person is close, two if you are going to do a trick/something to skill a player up and three if you want to confuse them. -
QuestionHow can I become a good defender?Community AnswerYou can check out this article for some tips: How to Be a Good Soccer Defender.
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QuestionIf I wear ankle weights and do step overs, will I do the step overs fast?Community AnswerNo. Ankle weights actually give you a disadvantage because your body has to use more energy to keep it on your ankles, taking energy away from running.
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QuestionCan I do stepover while standing?
Community AnswerYes, of course! A stopover is meant to be done standing up. If you want, you can try it sitting down and once you get the motions, stand up. I would just recommend standing though. -
QuestionI play as an offensive right back will stepovers be useful ?Community AnswerYes, in the right situation. Stepovers are a good tool to get around the defender.
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QuestionWhen is the right time to do a step-over skill?Community AnswerIt depends on the situation. Don’t get too close to the defender, or the ball will be taken. Don’t do it too far, or it won’t fake them out. Do the move about three feet away.
Warnings
- Don't run too fast while learning the skill.Thanks!
- Watch the ball at all times.Thanks!
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Things You'll Need
- Soccer ball, properly inflated.
- Even surface.
- Good pair of cleats, turf shoes, or regular tennis shoes.
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