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TNFC Compulsory Skills

The following moves are being taught to every TNFC athlete. The expectation is that club players will be responsible for knowing and being able to perform each move as they progress through their development.

Change of Direction Moves

Brazil: V.I.S.O.

  • V - Pull Back
  • Inside Cut
  • Spin Back
  • Outside Cut

England: Z.L.C.C.

  • Zico
  • L - pull behind
  • Conti
  • Cruyff

Germany: R.I.O.T.

  • Rivelino
  • Inside Beckenbauer
  • Outside Beckenbauer
  • Tony Curry 

Beating An Opponent

France: M.R.S.S.

  • Matthews
  • Rumenigae
  • Scissors
  • Step Over

Spain: P.M.W.F.

  • Preki
  • Maradona
  • Winter / Scotchie
  • Fake Mathews

First Touches

Possess

  • Across body inside of foot
  • Across body outside of foot
  • Touch straight back and shield

Turn

  • Receive ball with back foot as turning to face opponent
  • Cruyff with front foot and turn to face opponent
  • Dummy ball - let ball run between legs. Turn and dribble.