Forward Somersault Shot

For the similar technique, see Forward Somersault Block.

The Forward Somersault Shot (前転シュート, zenten shūto) is an individual's skill shot by using the heel of the player's foot.

Description[]

This is a shot performed when the ball is in the air by kicking it with the heel while coming out of a forward somersault. Hitting the side of the ball gives it a fierce sidespin, making it curve in a trajectory hard for the keeper to react to.

Users[]

Tsubasa Ozora

Kojiro Hyuga

(as a pass)

Juan Diaz

Story[]

The technique first appeared in Captain Tsubasa, chapter 43, when Tsubasa did a special jump in order to beat Wakashimazu in the Yomiuriland finals.

This technique is mostly used by Juan Diaz during his matches against Japan. Diaz did a special jump in order to beat Wakashimazu, scoring him a goal in the U-16 tournament. Later on, Kojiro Hyuga was able to do this somersault as a pass to Misaki when his shot was blocked by Pascal.