Cruyff Turn

Cruyff Turn

Cruyff turn is a football skill which is associated with Netherlands football legend Johan Cruyff. He performed this skill in the World Cup 1970. Johan Cruyff was tightly covered by defender and he feint to cross the ball, defender followed his movement but instead of crossing he dragged the ball from behind the standing leg and beaten the defender.

This is a unique skill which can be very effective when a forward is totally covered by a defender. This skill gives a forward huge advantage if it is executed perfectly. You need to focus these key points to practice Cruyff turn.

Use this skill when defender covers you completely.

Get the ball in front of you and keep the defender away from the ball with your body.

Fake the cross or pass with your non-dominant foot and bend your body to fake the move.

Defender will follow your movement and will take a step to cover the cross.

Hook the ball with inner of your non-dominant foot and drag the ball from behind standing leg.

If executed perfectly, fake pass will dodge the defender and provide you open space and time.

This skill needs a lot of practice to do it perfectly during the match.

Youtuber "Unisports"  has an amazing and easy to learn tutorial about Cruyff Turn skill. Below is the video which will help you to learn the Cruyff Turn skill quite easily.