Seal dribble
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The seal dribble is a football tactic. It is mainly used by Kerlon, a young and promising football player from Brazil. He has said to have learned it from his father. Kerlon debuted the move at the U17 South American Youth Championship.
The move consists of various steps and has many benefits. The seal dribble makes it very hard for the defending team to challenge legally. Swiftly flicking the ball up from the turf onto the head, the player then proceeds to glide past opponents, whilst bouncing the ball on top of their forehead. The speed at which he travels when doing this, coupled with his unique ability to change direction as he runs with the ball above his head, often makes bewildered opponents resort to simply pushing them over and fouling them.
Another benefit is that when perfoming this move you will get fouled over and over again, usually near the goal, and that makes fouls and penalties more frequent.
This move has been used by Kerlon, when he has the chance, in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. It was also rumoured that Sir Alex Ferguson was interested in the player and that he might bring the seal dribble to the Premiership and Manchester United. These rumors were played down, however, when Kerlon announced his preference for Spain over England.
Another player who is known for using the seal dribble tactic is the Norwegian striker Daniel Braaten, who is currently with the club Rosenborg B.K..
