A classic 1 on 1 soccer move that most players should know – but I’ll share a tip that most players DON’T know.
This video only focuses on the basic (single) scissor. There is also a “double scissor” that I will talk about in a separate post. The reason I didn’t put them both in the same video is because I believe that there are unique uses for each one. I use the “single” scissor and “double” scissor in different situations.
The “scissor” motion needs to be practiced hundreds of times before you can get comfortable enough to do it in a game. And I do mean HUNDREDS of times. You should practice it at a standstill and while dribbling too. As your legs get quicker at doing the motion, you will be able to execute the move faster and faster. A sluggish scissor is useless.
In the video you will see Laurent scissoring in the direction of the defender. In other words, if the opponent is a little to the RIGHT, scissor to the RIGHT – and the opponent is to the LEFT, scissor to the left. Just like I said in the video – TRY NOT TO DO THIS MOVE WHEN THE OPPONENT IS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF YOU. Instead, LEVERAGE the move and do it when the opponent is coming at an angle. If you do that, you’ll have a lot more “room for error” in case you don’t execute very well.
YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3QnacgKbeg
