With your back to the goal, out of position, with the help of a defender, you receive the perfect cross. Hope has not been lost. From Pele to Wayne Rooney, many players use overhead kicks to turn a beautiful pass into something that scares the opponent, making it a very beautiful shooting process. You can learn the basics of doing an overhead kick yourself, as well as knowing how to learn it properly and look for the right opportunities in soccer matches.
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Part 1 of 3: Learning the Basics
Step 1. Turn your body in the direction of the ball you want to hit
To do an overhead kick properly, you basically need to drop in the opposite direction and kick the ball over your head, in the opposite direction of your position. It can be unexpected and spectacular when done right, because you do it by looking the other way.
An overhead kick usually takes place inside the penalty area, after receiving a cross or cross, on an opportunity to score. This kick is rarely taken by the players This action is not used by many players, but it may be a shot that must be taken at a time
Step 2. Kick with your strongest foot
To start an overhead kick, fold the knee on your non-dominant leg and support the ground with your dominant foot. The higher you can fold your knee on your non-dominant leg, the better, as it will help you gain the momentum needed to lift your dominant leg and kick well.
Depending on where you are on the court and how close you are to the ball, you can kick with either foot, but you'll need to jump with the foot you're kicking with
Step 3. Drop your head and back down
When you lift your feet, drop your body backwards to gain momentum, just as you would when you dodge the ball and drop your body backwards to hit the ground. Be careful not to drop your head too quickly, or drop your body completely. Stay focused on kicking and touching the ball, don't fall too fast.
Remember the scene in “The Matrix”, where Neo tries to dodge the bullets by falling backwards. That's how you are, but faster
Step 4. Lift your kicking leg when you start to fall
When you drop, "paddle" your foot, lower the non-kicking foot back down toward the ground, and raise the foot you used to kick, which was used for jumping, toward the ball for the kick.
This footwork is why this kick gets its name, using your weak leg as a propulsion and propelling you to kick backwards
Step 5. Kick the ball
Use the back of your foot for a hard kick, if possible, aim the ball straight at your head and behind you. Ideally, kick the side of the ball so that it is aimed at the goal, not the bottom of the ball, as this will send the kick into the air.
It's very difficult to hit the ball cleanly in an overhead kick, which is why this shot is only used as an improvisation in the attacking maneuver in the last minute. Keep your eyes on the ball and try to get the best touch you can
Step 6. Brace yourself
Place your arms out to the sides to stop you from falling and catch yourself by opening your arms as wide as possible to relieve pressure as your back and legs fall. Be careful not to be too fast when dropping backwards,
Some players choose to drop to the side, rather than fall straight back. Practice some overhead kicks and get a feel for which position is right for you and also with how you play
Part 2 of 3: Practice Carefully
Step 1. Practice only on grass
Dropping your back while practicing kicks can pose a danger to you. To reduce your chances of injuring yourself, practice only on grass to reduce the risk of injury. Dropping straight back on gravel or concrete floors will only hurt you. This is not an indoor soccer maneuver.
Step 2. Practice catching yourself and falling properly
If you're going to do an overhead kick exercise, make sure you can catch yourself carefully, practicing with your arms out to the sides to keep you from falling fast. Keep practicing this until you can do it without thinking.
Step 3. Spend more time practicing the basics
The overhead kick is a complement to your soccer skills, but it's not a technique that needs to be practiced regularly. It's okay to practice some overhead kicks at the end of your training session, but spend more time working your feet, kicking the ball and developing your soccer skills.
Step 4. Invite someone to help you pass the ball
It is difficult to practice an overhead kick alone, as it will make it difficult for you to kick. Invite your friends to pass you a pass from several directions and practice to get a good touch without needing to apply it first. A deflection kick like this overhead kick is very difficult to perform, making this kick only trained for intermediate and advanced players to improve their game.
If you don't have a friend to practice with, try bouncing the ball on a hard ground so it bounces back toward you, or try making it part of a magic ball routine
Part 3 of 3: Using a Salto Kick in a Match
Step 1. See where the bait is coming first
When competing, the possibility of using a bicycle kick is very small. You'll be kicking the ball without seeing it, chances are you'll fail to kick it, injure an opposing player, or fail to do so completely. When you are in the penalty box, look at the open friend positions.
If none of them are open, try to control the ball and get past opposing defenders, or open spaces for more shooting space. With a little touch you can deflect the ball in an overhead kick and with the ball flying you will be able to produce a powerful kick
Step 2. Stay within the line
Most overhead kicks occur inside the opponent's box when your team is holding the ball and trying to score. Each time you go deeper into the opponent's area and try to score, look at the opponent's defense and make sure the opposing defender is still between you and the goal.
Step 3. Stay open to opposing defenders
If you find the right position for an overhead kick, make sure you don't get blocked by your opponent's defenders while doing it. An overhead kick is a kick that raises your foot up, there's a good chance you'll accidentally kick an opposing player and get a card. Be careful to avoid infringement by lifting the leg too high.
Step 4. Use as much force as possible
When you are about to take a kick, make sure the ball is directly behind you. It's better to measure kick accuracy if you can see where the goal is going and touch the ball to aim it at the goal. An overhead kick is a surprise and powerful shot, meaning you need to be able to hit it as hard as you can and get it into the opponent's goal.
Tips
- Brace yourself when you fall hard backwards. To reduce pain, try landing on your side rather than falling with your back straight.
- Keep your back straight as you kick the ball.
Keep your opponent's goal in mind at all times and make sure you don't push yourself into something you can't do - you could pull muscles or injure ligaments.
