Elite soccer players master the art of trapping without breaking their stride: Study

In soccer games, “ball-trapping”—quickly changing direction after receiving a pass to transition into an attack—is a critical maneuver. This action can significantly influence the flow of a match, especially when executed effectively in the space between an opponent’s midfield and defensive lines. However, the specific physical techniques used by skilled ball-trappers during actual gameplay have not been well understood.

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