Tandem Bicycle Kicks Result in Soccer Goal
October 21, 2009 by admin
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A successful bicycle kick in soccer in a pressure situation is a rare event. Sometimes referred to as a chalaca or an overhead kick, this difficult move requires athleticism, some acrobatics, timing and courage.
Throwing oneself backward at a parallel angle to the ground and bringing one foot to your original head height, to kick the ball backwards, is no easy task. If properly executed, there’s a danger of contact with other players. Executed incorrectly, players can land on their heads. When soccer legend Pelé described the kick as, “not easy to do,” you know players face some challenges trying to execute this kick.
In this video clip from an October, 2009 Cup game in Brazil where Caio (Rio Branco) vs took on Serra, you’ll see two bicycle kicks resulting in a goal.
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