Ginga:

Ginga is a word used to describe 'The Soul of Brazilian Football!' (Aka soccer!) It is not a commonly used term in the United States. To me, Ginga stands for a lifestyle and an attitude. It's having a love for what you do and the people around you. If you watch Brazilian's play, there's a style that goes along with their game that makes them so entertaining to watch. They have a smile on their face, a care-free love for the sport! Soccer is part of the culture in Brazil and it is evident with the comfort on the ball shown by the vast amount of professional players that come from there. The best way to gain mastery of the ball is to spend as much time with it as possible. My advice, get a little more "Ginga" in your life, and your game will see drastic benefits!