As you are dribbling the ball, get within about 3 feet of the defender, right in front of him/her. If this is your first time practicing the trick, it is better to use a cardboard cut-out or an object as representative of the defender.
[header] How to perform a rai flick [title] Dribble the ball. [step] As you are approaching a nearby defender, dribble the ball between your left and right feet. The trickery of the rai flick is in full effect when you are directly in front of the defender.