Master Spin
Chapter 1
What Spin Actually Does
Chapter 1
What Spin Actually Does
- Spin changes the ball’s flight path
- Spin changes the bounce and speed after contact
- Spin creates angles that avoid defenders
- Spin can slow or accelerate the ball depending on the type
- Spin = control + deception + manipulation
Chapter 2
The Types Of Spin
Chapter 2
The Types Of Spin
- Backspin
- Sidespin (Inside Foot)
- Sidespin (Outside Foot / Trivela)
- Topspin
- Flat Ball
- Swerve (Knuckleball)
Chapter 3
Backspin
Chapter 3
Backspin
- Backspin is created by wedging underneath the ball
- Your toe should face across the ball
- This creates lift while slowing the ball down
- It is excellent for accuracy on lifted passes
- It is great for balls in behind when you want the pass to slow down for the runner
Chapter 4
Sidespin With The Inside
Chapter 4
Sidespin With The Inside
- The inside of the foot brushes the outside of the ball
- This creates spin that helps you hook the ball from outside of the post into the side netting
- It is also excellent for diagonal passes
- The ball travels slower in the air while creating angles that avoid defenders
- This is ideal for blind side runs from out to in because it gives your teammate time to reach the pass
Chapter 5
Outside Foot Spin / Trivela
Chapter 5
Outside Foot Spin / Trivela
- The outside of the foot creates even more spin than the inside
- This makes the ball banana through the air
- It is excellent for bending passes around defenders
- The angle of the run can match the angle of the pass
- This helps the ball avoid the keeper and maximizes pass completion
Chapter 6
Topspin
Chapter 6
Topspin
- Topspin comes from brushing up on the ball with the instep
- Some specialists can also create it with the inside of the foot
- This makes the ball rise and then dip quickly
- It is perfect for getting over a wall while keeping the shot on target
- It allows added power while still bringing the ball down, but it is very difficult to perform
Chapter 7
Flat Ball
Chapter 7
Flat Ball
- The flat driven ball is the fastest ball because it takes the most direct path
- It has little to no spin
- This is the best option when the ball must reach the target immediately
- It is excellent for sharp accurate passes through tight spaces
- Flat = speed + directness
Chapter 8
Swerve / Knuckleball
Chapter 8
Swerve / Knuckleball
- The swerve ball is mainly used for shooting because it is unpredictable
- A player strikes the valve of the ball extremely cleanly
- The ball briefly becomes unstable and then deviates late in flight
- This makes it very difficult for the keeper to predict where it will end up
- It can be hit centrally and still baffle the goalkeeper with late random movement
Final Challenge
Spin Match Challenge
Final Challenge
Spin Match Challenge
Spin Match Challenge
Read each game situation and choose the best type of ball like a top player.
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