The Ronaldo chop is one of the most useful moves for avoiding a defender at high speeds. Usually it is used when you’re dribbling the ball at speed, and you are confronted with a defender directly in front of you. Here’s how it works.
These are for chopping the ball with your right foot, for the left just reverse.
1. With your left foot step slightly ahead of the ball on the left side.
2. With inside of your right foot, knock the ball behind your left leg while simultaneously moving your left foot forward to allow space for the ball. Its a kind of hopping motion, with your left leg moving forward and your right foot knocking the ball sideways almost at the same time.
3. Try to knock the ball at a 90 degree angle, because that gives you the most space between yourself and the defender.
Here is a great video tutorial thanks to UEFA Training Ground.
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