The rainbow trick in football is a trick that really wows the audience, and it is used to get past the opposing players. This trick is done by slightly pushing the ball up the heel, then lifting the other foot so that the ball can move in an arc over the top of the head. Read on for more to learn how to do this rainbow trick.
Step
Method 1 of 2: Practice the Rainbow Trick While Staying in Place
Step 1. Position the ball between your feet
Stand straight with your feet parallel to your shoulders. Keep the ball between your legs.
Step 2. Push the ball with your dominant foot into the other foot
If your right hand is strong, press the ball into your left heel with your right foot. Lift your right leg as you dribble toward your left calf. This should be done quickly and with minimal pressure.
If you don't dribble too fast or you don't have enough pressure to do it, the ball will easily fall back to the ground
Step 3. Follow the movement with your feet
When the ball is about knee-deep, follow the motion with your left foot so that the ball will roll down your leg and bounce up. It's best to throw the ball when the ball is directly above your heel. If you are using your right foot to roll the ball up your left calf, release the ball and let it roll over your heel.
Step 4. Land on your dominant foot as you launch the ball with your heel
At this point, your dominant foot should be back on the ground. At the same time, use the heel of your other foot to throw the ball up. If your dominant hand is left hand, then your left foot is used to land while your left heel is used to throw the ball, so that it bounces over the head.
- This has to be done quickly if you want to do it perfectly. Practice rolling and tossing over and over again until your moves speed up and make them perfect.
- It's a good idea to kick the bottom of the ball upwards so that the ball can curl up and eventually forward. Practice until the ball lands right in front of your body.
- Stand slightly forward when landing and kicking. This will help get the ball moving in the right direction.
Method 2 of 2: Using Rainbow Tricks In Game
Step 1. Dribble the ball a little quickly towards the opposing player
You can use this rainbow trick to change the direction of the ball just as the opposing player is trying to steal it.
Step 2. Place your dominant foot in front of the ball and lean forward
This is important because if the body is not leaning forward, the ball will bounce back.
Step 3. Position your less dominant foot behind the ball
The ball should now be between the legs, ready for the rainbow trick to begin.
Step 4. Use your dominant foot to dribble up the calf of your other foot
Then let the ball roll from the top of the calf down toward the heel.
Step 5. Lean forward and throw the ball with your heels
Do this at the same time as your other foot touches the ground. If you do this correctly the ball should bounce forward and over the opposing player, and he's bound to get confused, then you can run past him and keep dribbling.
Step 6. Done
Tips
- This trick is done when a little run, just like jogging. Don't think about where the ball is going, adjust your running speed because if you run too fast it will be difficult to control the ball above the calf.
- If the ball still kicks back, try again by running on the ball to gain momentum, and keep the steps of this trick in one motion at a time. Once you're able to bounce the ball over your head, try combining it with ball control or try running diagonally toward the ball, often the ball will bounce over your shoulder.
- Throwing a ball with your heels will take some time to get you to do it, it should be done all at once in one motion, and if you practice enough, you'll be able to do it easily.
- Try practicing with an air ball.
Warning
- Some opposing players will immediately know that you will do this trick. Do this quickly so they don't have time to overtake you on the ball. Run while doing it.
- Do not often do this trick in one game because the other players will find out immediately and will steal the ball. You will also look stupid, this rainbow trick is just to be able to do it - this trick is rarely done in a football match.
- When the ball leaves your heel, keep running until you don't lose momentum and don't trip and fall.
- Don't do this trick by just standing still; it will be easier if you run to the ball and do it. If you are proficient then you can do it quietly in place.
