Cruyff Turn

The Cruyff Turn is a skill in soccer used to quickly evade a defender. It involves a player pretending to pass or dribble in one direction, then using the inside of their foot to sharply pull the ball behind their standing leg and change direction abruptly. This move effectively tricks the defender into anticipating the ball's movement one way, allowing the attacker to switch course and advance past them. Named after legendary Dutch player Johan Cruyff, it’s a clever and effective technique that combines deception with precise footwork to maintain control and create scoring opportunities.