How To Execute the Trivela

I’ll explain this very well known kick so that it’s easily understandable. The Trivela is a kick using the outside three toes of the foot. Useful in a lot of situations, this shot will surprise your opponents.

Choose a target and a good ball. Balls without much weight are better for beginner’s training because the ball will reveal a much more pronounced effect.

I'll work with the right foot in this article.

The kick: You should be positioned in front of the ball, 1 or 2 meters distant. You'll run to the ball and kick, making the following movement:

1. Lift your foot as far behind you as possible – putting your heel almost onto your back.
2. Bring it back in the ball's direction, but not straight. Do a cross line, passing the foot behind the ball, connecting with only the 3 external toes.
3. Finish the foot's movement when your right knee touches your left hand.
4. The ball, if you do the correct movement, will gain an effect to the right.

Watch the videos in the unseful links section below and try to observe the kicker’s technique.