- Lifting the ball up and over the opposition on the move, off of the right foot
- This is an advanced skill, and should only be practised once players are comfortable with the standard aerial
- Difficulty lies in the ball moving away from you. Real emphasis should be made on getting under the ball before attempting to move it further up the pitch
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