Kicking a ball is important in several types of games, including soccer, American football, rugby, and many other sports. Playing kicking the ball around the yard is also a lot of fun. To learn how to kick the ball correctly and safely, you can learn to kick the ball on the ground, goalkeeper kicks, and learn other, more complex kicks to help you have fun playing.
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Method 1 of 3: Kicking the Ball on the Ground
Step 1. Use a good ball
Whatever game you play, even if you're just playing with your friends and not playing a real sport, make sure you're using a ball of good spec, and using the right type of ball. Kicking the ball well is very important to avoid damaging the ball and avoiding injury to your feet.
Soccer balls, kickballs, American soccer balls, and other types of Nerf balls that can be used to kick on the ground. You can use it for kicking, starting American football, and in other sports that involve kicking a round or oval ball on the ground. Don't kick the basketball
Step 2. Find your kicking foot to kick
When you kick the ball, on most occasions you will use your dominant foot, usually your dominant foot will be on the same side as the part of your body you are writing with. It is your dominant foot to kick and the other foot is the support.
Also train your non-dominant foot to be a good kicker. Even when you're not playing a real sport, being a great kicker is a cool trick. Especially in soccer, learning how to kick with both feet is something every player wants
Step 3. Practice your square off
Trying a few square steps will help increase the power of your kick and also improve your accuracy. Learning to control your stride, place your feet, and approach the ball well is an important part of kicking the ball. Using the right technique will always help you take your kick further than just using your super-strong foot. To square off well:
- Step up the foot that wasn't used to kick you first. Take a few steps back from the ball and step back forward with the foot you didn't kick first. Take one more step with your kicking foot, positioning it behind the ball. The final step involves using the foot you're not kicking, or the "foot" foot, next to the ball you're about to kick.
- The mistake that is often made by kickers is taking too far a stance when they are about to kick the ball. 15 steps on a square won't give you more power than 3 steps on a square with proper technique, but you're more likely to trip, or kick the ball slowly.
Step 4. Use the foot that you are not using to kick as a support next to the ball
Your other foot should be grounded and placed a few inches from the ball when you kick, while your kicking foot is raised behind the ball and ready to kick.
- Place your support foot forward to keep the ball low. If your foot is slightly forward and to the side of the ball, you will be able to kick the ball harder and keep the ball low.
- Place your foot behind the ball to pry it up. If your foot is slightly behind and to the side of the ball, you will be able to make the ball fly upwards, but will slow the ball down a bit.
Step 5. Swing your kicking foot forward
The power you get for kicking comes from your hips. Your kicking foot should be tilted behind you while your foot is next to the ball, pulling and swinging it forward to give it a touch of the ball.
Imagine a magnet connecting your foot to the ball, keep swinging your kicking foot closer and closer until it makes a touch
Step 6. Use the top of your foot to kick and the side to pass
Whether you're using a soccer ball or a kick ball, the technique is basically the same, but you may use a different part of your foot depending on your goal. Using the instep of your foot, with your foot pointing down, will add to your power, while the inside of the foot is great for accuracy.
- If you want to get a hard kick, kick the ball using the hardest part of your foot, using the back of your foot. Point your feet and kick the ball with the tops of your feet.
- If you want to get an accurate kick, use the inside of your foot. You need to open your ankles slightly to the side, then kick with the inside of your foot.
Step 7. Follow the pace
Push the ball and extend your kicking leg, directing the placement of the ball with your foot. When you're kicking the ball hard, it's very important to keep up with the pace with your kick, rather than just jerking the ball.
- Imagine you kick the ball and go with the pace, as if you were hitting it, or kick the side opposite to the side you kicked the ball.
- Depending on what type of kick you are taking and how strong it is, you may swing your kicking foot forward and let your foot follow the ball, or you may swing your foot and land it next to the foot of the ball.
Method 2 of 3: Goalkeeper Kick
Step 1. Use the right type of ball for the goalie kick
Goalkeeper kicks are taken by picking up and throwing the ball so that it can be kicked high and far into the air. This is a common occurrence in soccer, American football, and other sports. Use this goalkeeper kick technique on a soccer ball, rugby ball, American soccer ball, or any other type of ball that you can pick up and release to kick.
Never try to shoot a goalie kick especially on a heavy ball such as a health training ball or any other heavy ball. If you try and kick something heavy using this technique, you can sprain your ankle or hurt your foot
Step 2. Hold the ball at waist height
Take the ball and hold it anywhere at waist level. A goalkeeper kick is a way to kick very far and very high, usually used to gain possession of the ball in American football or to get the ball into the center of the field in soccer. Make sure you have an open gap to kick the ball, because the ball will kick far.
Never drop the ball from a very high position or throw it up while doing so. Hold the ball with both hands, around your body comfortably at your waist level
Step 3. Take the first step using your kicking foot
There are 2 basic steps in making a goalkeeper kick. In most competitive situations, you won't have more than a few steps, so it's important to reduce your moves to small moves in tight spaces. To perform a goalie kick correctly take a full stride, starting with your kicking foot.
Step 4. Use your other foot as a support and prepare your kick foot
After taking the first step, you're ready to lean and swing. Keep your other foot resting on the ground, keeping it bent and ready for the kick. Watch the ball to make sure you kick it properly. Don't pay attention to other players and situations that are happening around you. Just focus on the ball.
- Bend the knee on your kicking leg and pull your foot back to kick the ball. Keep your feet pointed.
- As you do this move, keep the ball away from your body. It will take some practice to get it right, but most people need to stretch their arms to drop the ball and make the perfect touch.
- Some kickers choose to hit harder to get more power, while others choose to bend their knees to get the ball kicked accurately and safely. Practice, try both ways of doing the goalie kick to find which one feels right for you.
Step 5. Swing your legs as you drop the ball down
Once you've made a stand on your foot, start swinging your kicking foot forward. As your feet begin to swing back and forth toward the ball, drop the ball down at the same time. Don't throw the ball in front of you, or spin it. Drop the ball down slowly.
If you are kicking an oblong ball, you must make the ball point towards your body, not perpendicular to your body
Step 6. Follow the pace and swing
Once your feet touch the ball, continue to complete the kick, swing stiffly forward and aim. Point your feet in the direction you are going. (and make sure.. TRAINING=PERFECT!)
Method 3 of 3: Kicking Beautifully
Step 1. Kick the ball with your outside foot
For a good trick, use the outside of your foot to kick the ball the other way. This is a trick commonly used in soccer.
Bend your ankles so your feet are pointing toward your supporting foot and kick the ball with the outside, right next to your smallest finger. When you kick the ball, do so in a straight line so that the kick goes in the opposite direction
Step 2. Try a heel kick
This may not be the most common way to kick the ball off the ground, but spinning heel kicks make a great trick when you're playing with your friends. It's hard to control, but with some practice you'll be able to learn to kick the ball accurately every time.
As you step toward the ball that is on the ground, place the foot you're not using to support the ball next to the ball as you normally would, rotating your body as you do so. Swing your kicking leg, doing it with your heel. If you use your right foot, you will move clockwise and if you use your left foot you will move counterclockwise
Step 3. Try the rainbow kick (upward twisting kick)
The rainbow kick is one of the beautiful techniques in soccer. If you really want to improve your skills, performing rainbow kicks will impress your friends. It doesn't have much influence to do it in a match, but doing it in front of other teams will make them intimidated.
- When you are dribbling, step your kicking foot in front of the ball, stopping the ball with your heel. Use the instep of the foot you are not kicking to keep the ball stuck with your heel. In one motion, perform a slight upward swing with both feet, flicking the ball up and over your head, traveling in front of your torso.
- It takes some practice swinging and just the right amount of power to kick in the direction you want. Try it slowly when you start, then gradually increase the speed.
Step 4. Try an overhead kick
If done well, the overhead kick will be one of the most spectacular kicks in football. Think of it like doing a goalkeeper kick in reverse, happening when your back is facing the direction of your kick goal. To perform a somersault kick, drop your body backwards and fall slowly on your back as you raise your legs up to kick. Kick the ball over your head when you fall, so it goes behind you.
Be very careful not to fall on your back and injure yourself, and bend your chin so you don't hit the back of your head on the ground. Do this on a soft grassy surface and be very careful
Tips
- It's okay if you fail or get him kicked back. Keep practicing.
- Practice makes the perfect kick!
- Always focus on the ball. When the ball drops to the right height, kick it.
Warning
- Make sure there is no one in front of you when you kick the ball.
- To avoid injury, make sure you wear hard shoes.
