Rabona

How it is used

Use for the crossing-leg technique, whether the player delivers a pass, cross or shot.

Example sentences

1. He used a rabona to cross from the left with his right foot.

   The leg crosses behind the support leg to reach the ball.

2. Her attempted rabona surprised the keeper but missed the far post.

   The term identifies the technique without implying a successful result.

Common collocations

• rabona cross
• attempt a rabona
• rabona finish

Related terms

• crossA pass from the side of the pitch into the penalty area, aimed at a teammate who can head or shoot. As a verb, to cross means to deliver such a pass.
• shotAn attempt to score by kicking or heading the ball towards the opponents' goal.

More terms: Match Actions & Skills

• goal
• score
• pass
• tackle
• header
• dribble
• assist
• save
• own goal
• clearance
• through ball
• first touch