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Expert Football > Community > Soccer Q&A > Is it mandatory to learn soccer tricks

Kyle Cutter 13:40:14 Friday 2 July 2004
Hi, i see people doing show off tricks all the time but i don't do them is it good to learn them because the way i see it you don't need them in a game so i practice stuff you do need on a game.
Let me clarify that there is a difference between soccer tricks and dribbling moves. All field players need to master at least two or three dribbling moves that they can execute at high pace and while under pressure. You should know that the most effective dribbling moves are usually simple.

The primary use of soccer tricks is to entertain. There is no reason to invest time in learning them, unless you want to or they can improve your game. Something can help your game if you can beneficially execute it on a persistent basis.

For more on this subject read the previous answer Do top soccer players need to known fancy juggling tricks
by Expert 09:22:39 Saturday 5 August 2006