Step over
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The pedalada or step over is a move that is used most notably by Brazilian strikers Robinho, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, also by Portuguese midfielders Ricardo Quaresma, Cristiano Ronaldo and Simao Sabrosa. Other players that regularly use the move include Harry Kewell, Joe Cole, Ryan Giggs, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Mancini. The move consists of many step-overs to beat the defender. More notably during the 90's the Brazilian team were known for this particular move, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and "The king of stepovers" Denílson Custódio Machado
Starting with your left or right foot, step over the ball, then do the same with your other foot, then again with your first foot. In a game against Olympique Lyon in a 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 game, AS Roma's Mancini did a total of 6 stepovers to fool an Olympique Lyonnais defender Anthony Réveillère and score a goal. This move was initially popularized by Pele and was later performed by the players whose names have been listed above.
- In Jamaica, the skill is called a "plait"
- In Trinidad, it is called a "fan"
- In Afghanistan, it is called a "sarkunday"
- In Kudistan, it is called a "khaba"
