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Maradona Ball Tricks
| Revolution (aka ATW or Around the World) |
| Difficulty: 2-3 weeks |
| Description: Maradona has the ball caught between with his instep and shin. He tosses it up and catches it again after making a full revolution with his foot around it. |
| Secret: This move consists of three different parts. The first is the toss, the second is the revolution and the third is the catch. Notice that Diego combines of the toss and the revolution in one single motion: while releasing the ball, he simultaneously begins going around it. |
| Mistakes: Tossing the ball higher won't give you more time. It will make it harder for you to go around it. |
| Olympico (Inswinger) |
| Difficulty: Varies |
| Description: Maradona curves the ball in from a corner kick taken just a few meters away from the goal post. The ball lands in the net. |
| Secret: If you strike the ball on its outside, rather than through the middle, it will spin. By making a sharp clip on the outside of the ball Maradona alters its flight so that it follows a bent path. |
| Mistakes: The hardest part of making this trick work is directing the ball. You have to aim your shot slightly to the side. By visualizing the ball's path, you can make small adjustments and direct it accordingly. |
| Quick Lift |
| Difficulty: 1 week |
| Description: Diego has the ball next to his right foot. He has his left foot raised and clips the ball with his heel towards his planted right foot. The ball is quickly lifted off the ground. |
| Secret: Maradona's original supporting foot does not remain completely stationary. Just as he hits the ball with his left, he plants it and raises the right. This motion lifts the ball. |
| Mistakes: Changing your supporting foot while dealing with the ball requires good timing. If you don't master this, you'll never be able do this trick. |
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