The Matthews Move ²

Named after one of the most influential wingers in football, Stanley Matthews, who was pivotal in establishing wing play as a vital part of attacking. The Matthews move is today a fundamental weapon in any winger’s arsenal:

Sir Stanley Matthews training exercise, Ex Stoke City FC & England football player signature move learn teach youth team drill

1. When facing a defender, push the ball slightly forward to his standing foot.

2. Then instantly flick it horizontally down the wing and, as he’s wrong-footed, use your speed to waltz past him