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General Slang
rabona
ruh-BOH-nuh · noun · slang
Kicking the ball with the striking leg wrapped behind the standing leg.
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A flashy technique where the player crosses one leg behind the other to strike the ball, often to cross or shoot without switching feet.
“He whipped in a rabona cross that nobody saw coming.”
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rabona In A Sentence
He whipped in a rabona cross that nobody saw coming.
Origin & Usage
Spanish/Argentine slang; 'hacer la rabona' means to skip school, i.e. to do something unconventional.
People Also Ask
What is a rabona in football?
It is a trick where a player wraps their kicking leg behind their standing leg to strike the ball, letting them cross or shoot without switching feet.
Why is it called a rabona?
It comes from the Argentine slang 'hacer la rabona', meaning to skip school, since it is an unconventional, cheeky way to hit the ball.
When would a player use a rabona?
Usually to deliver a cross or shot from their weaker side without taking an extra touch to set the ball onto their stronger foot.
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