La Croqueta is a great skill when it comes to maneuvering in and out of tight spots. Essentially, it amounts to shifting the ball quickly from one foot to the other, before using the second foot to power you away from the defender.

La Croqueta is an effective move for smoothly navigating crowded areas on the field. It's all about quickly shifting the ball sideways from one foot to the other. As you deftly dribble the ball, and in a split second, smoothly glide the ball from your left to your right foot to deceive the defender.

" La Croqueta is a piece of skill that exists not because it looks nice but because it serves the purpose of setting you up for the next pass". It mimics the quick movement chefs make when tossing batter from one hand to the other to create a croqueta (croquette).