Learn Laura Biondo’s CRAZY football freestyle tricks!
Are you into football?
Then prepare to be amazed – and hopefully inspired – by Laura Biondo’s awesome freestyle tricks.
Laura Biondo inspires young girls everywhere to pursue their dreams – one football trick, and world record, at a time!
The international athlete from Venezuela, who already holds over 15 world records (wow!), recently visited our London office to attempt 2 more record titles:
- Most around the moon football control tricks in 30 seconds
- Most football clipper tricks in one minute
“I want to keep breaking records because I think it’s a way to motivate others, especially young girls, to put themselves to the test, try different things and pursue their dreams,” she told us.
Laura started playing when she was 10 years old, encouraged by her older brother, and quickly became the best-ranked Latin American in the history of freestyle.
What a legend!
Her first piece of advice to anyone attempting a sporty record is:
“Strategy-wise, just stay focused – don’t really think too much on the number, just focus on the technique, keep the movement consistent and hopefully it’s going to be all good!”
Our Official Adjudicator, Emma Salt, was in the office to witness the attempt.
She explained that for the most around the moon football control tricks in 30 seconds, the minimum number to beat was 14 – and the ball must not touch the ground or any part of the body during the attempt.
Laura achieved 27 around the moon tricks, officially breaking the record!
See her in action:
Receiving her record certificate, Laura pointed out that her record is only 2 tricks short of the men’s record.
“Maybe I’ll beat the men’s record in the future,” she commented.
We’re rooting for you, Laura!
Then it was time for her second attempt of the day, the most football clipper tricks in one minute.
“This is my favourite trick,” she said, “so I kind of hold this record dear to my heart.”
Before starting her attempt, she showed off her skills and gave a few tips on how to achieve it.
Watch the video, take notes, and give it a try on your next football session!
Laura used to hold this record title back in 2017, but had since lost it and, in order to claim it back, she had to surpass the current record of 46.
The attempt was going impressively well until, at the 25th second, an unlucky slip caused Laura to drop the ball…
“I forgot that, for this record, I could actually recover it, so automatically I was like ‘Failed attempt’,” she explained.
But, like everyone else, she was allowed 2 more attempts, and she dove straight back in. Even though the second one went much better, she knew she could do even more – so she went in for a third and final try.
The lesson? Never give up, and always give it your best shot!
“I knew it was going to be hard and I wanted the challenge,” the freestyler said.
“I sprained this ankle last year, had surgery in January, and I thought I lost this trick.
“The moment I started recovering, it was like a gut feeling that said ‘You have to push it to be able to overcome than mental barrier of your ankle’, so not only because it is my favourite trick but also not allowing the mind to just surrender to something that you might think is like an end point, you know?
“So I’m very grateful that you’re allowing me to do this.”
Moments like this can make anyone want to give up – but, if you push through, you’ll come out stronger on the other side!
But we know what you’re wondering… did she break the record?
Yes – in a moment of triumph for Laura and everyone watching, Emma announced that she had completed 48 tricks, therefore reclaiming her favourite title.
Congratulations, Laura, you are Officially Amazing!