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Moving your foot over and around the ball without touching it, creating a feint to throw defenders off. Also called scissors or "pedaladas." You can do one or string several together, like early Ronaldo at United, who would do four or five in a row. At speed with a sharp burst afterwards, it leaves defenders stuck. Do too many and your teammates start getting annoyed.
Cristiano Ronaldo's early Manchester United years featured excessive stepovers that frustrated defenders and teammates alike, but as he matured, he learned to deploy them more strategically for maximum effect.
Robbie
Jan 15, 2026
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