Have you ever wanted to score in a soccer game, but felt your shooting power was too weak? Most likely, your kicking technique needs improvement. Make simple adjustments to help produce powerful and accurate long kicks so you can shoot or pass to friends far out in the field. To do this, you need to shorten your stride, kick into the middle of the ball with the top of your foot, and follow up with your leg swing.
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Part 1 of 3: Approaching the Ball
Step 1. Get into the ball position with your dominant foot
During a free kick when the ball is at rest, adjust your body angle to prepare to kick the ball with your dominant foot. Otherwise, when dribbling, push the ball in front of you so that it is close to the kicker's foot.
- Shift your body and ball to the ideal kicking angle. For example, when kicking a ball with your right foot, slide your body to the left. Also, as you run, push the ball forward so that it's in front of your right big toe.
- By hitting a little to the right or left of the center of the ball, you can get a full kick without as much wobble as hitting right in the center of the ball.
Step 2. Take short steps
When approaching the ball before kicking, shorten your stride. To make it easier, do it when the ball is at rest and you can see it when a professional player takes a free kick. When running, shorten your stride just before choosing to shoot or control the ball.
Step 3. Place the support foot right next to the ball
Keep running until you reach the ball. Plant the foot that is not used for kicking right next to the ball, and not behind it. This way, your body is on top of the ball. If you're behind the ball, you're more likely to pick up the ball and miss the shot, or shoot the ball with your thumb.
Step 4. Point the direction of the ball with the support foot
When planted, adjust the fulcrum so that it points in the direction you want to shoot. If your finger is pointing incorrectly, the kick will feel awkward and will prevent you from channeling maximum power and sending the ball in an unwanted direction.
If your toes are pointing at the ball, your feet will block the ball's path. If your toes point too sideways, you will lose control of the ball
Step 5. Look at the ball
Just before kicking, ball lyrics below. Focus on kicking with the right technique instead of adding power or looking at the spot on the ball you want to kick. This keeps your body on top of the ball and prevents you from lifting the ball.
Part 2 of 3: Kicking the Ball
Step 1. Relax the body
Many people focus too much on adding strength. This causes you to force your shot, lose control of the ball, and lose power from poor technique. Instead, let your body fall so that your shoulders are aligned and only your ankles are tightened.
Sometimes the player wiggles his body to dissipate this tension before taking a free kick
Step 2. Swing your legs back
Bend the knee of the support leg as you swing the kicking leg backwards. Don't bring your feet back too far so you can swing your legs forward quickly and shoot accurately.
The big swing is just ideal for long range kicks
Step 3. Point your toes towards the ground
As you swing your legs back, point your toes down. Thus, your ankle is locked.
Step 4. Swing your legs forward
Whip your foot forward towards the ball. Keep your feet tilted down during the swing. Just before kicking the ball, straighten your legs to release all the energy inside!
Step 5. Touch the ball with the thumb knuckle
The coach teaches you to kick the ball on the shoelaces. Technically, the point of contact is below it. The book is the part where the thumb connects to the foot. This large bone generates force when the area above it hits the ball. Watch the ball as it hits your knuckle.
- Never kick with your toes. In addition to producing weak, inaccurate kicks, you can hurt your toes.
- Hit the ball halfway off the ground for maximum power. Slide the impact point to the side for added twist.
Part 3 of 3: Follow Up Shot
Step 1. Swing the leg through the ball
Don't stop when your foot hits the ball. Continue swinging through the ball as it leaves your feet. This ensures that the foot's momentum is transferred entirely to the ball. Your leg will lift at the end of the swing arc.
Step 2. Use your kicking foot to land
Lower your feet and hit the ground first before trying to move. In this way, the swing momentum is maximized and you can stabilize yourself when you are about to move.
Step 3. Follow up the shot
If possible, run after shooting. Pressing your opponent can make him make mistakes and give you opportunities to shoot and even score goals.
Tips
- Relax before kicking.
- It takes time to develop proper kicking technique so don't get discouraged and practice hard.
- Get a good soccer ball (not too hard or too soft). FIFA official balls are very good, but they cost around IDR 1,000,000-IDR 1,300,000.
