General
stepover
What does stepover mean?
A dribbling trick where a player rolls or swings a foot over the ball without touching it to sell a change of direction.
"A quick double stepover and he was gone down the wing."
Origin
Descriptive: the player literally steps over the ball; popularised by Ronaldo and Robinho.
Frequently asked questions
What is a stepover in football?
It is a dribbling feint where a player swings a foot over the ball without touching it to trick a defender into thinking they will go the other way.
Who made the stepover famous?
Players like Ronaldo (both the Brazilian and Cristiano) and Robinho popularised the move with rapid, repeated stepovers.
How do you do a double stepover?
You swing one foot over the ball then the other in quick succession before pushing the ball away in the opposite direction to your last feint.
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