Learn the Rabona in 4 easy steps. The Rabona is one of the most infamous football skills. Born out of necessity, when very one-footed football players find themselves in situations where they need to make a pass, a shot or a cross and can’t really use their strong foot because the ball is close too to their weak foot. So, instead of using their weak foot, they swing their strong foot around their supporting leg to hit the ball- and that’s how the rabona was born. It is quite frankly one of the craziest football skills you can do in a football match.

the text tutorial

1. Plant your weaker foot next to the ball. It is important that your non-dominant foot remains firmly planted on the ground. This sets up your entire posture and range of movement for the kick
2. Swing your kicking foot around behind your planted leg. As you swing your dominant leg around behind your planted leg, try to bring your foot all the way up to your bottom by bending your knee. Lifting your foot as high as possible will greatly increase the power of your strike.
3. Curl your foot as you swing your leg around. You should be striking the ball with the outside of your foot. When you kick with the top outside part of your soccer boot, your kick gains power and accuracy.
4. Be sure your kick makes contact with the bottom of the ball. Kicking the underside of the ball helps to provide lift and height on your shot. Ensure that you make contact with the ball in one smooth motion. The rabona should feel natural and comfortable.

the video tutorial