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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Approaching the ball
• Part 2 of 3: Kicking the ball
• Part 3 of 3: Swinging after the shot
• Tips
• Warnings

Have you ever found yourself wanting to score a goal in a soccer game but your shot was too weak? There is a good chance that your kicking technique will have to be adjusted. Minor adjustments to your technique can help you achieve a shot on target or a long kick to your teammates with more power and precision. To kick a soccer ball with power, you have to shorten your steps, hit the center of the ball with the top of your foot, and swing through the ball, as it were.

To step

Part 1 of 3: Approaching the ball

1. Get the ball ready for your dominant foot. When taking a free kick, you kick a stationary ball. Stand in front of the ball in such a way that you are going to kick it with your dominant foot. When you are dribbling, tap the ball forward to the foot you want to kick the ball with.
   • Move yourself and the ball to kick at the correct angle. For example, when you want to kick the ball with your right foot, lean to the left and when you dribble, tap the ball forward so that it is in front of your right big toe.
   • Hitting the ball to the left or right along the center of the ball generates full contact with the ball with a smaller swing than if the ball is hit exactly in the center.
2. Take small steps. Take smaller steps as you approach the ball to kick it. This is easiest when the ball is stationary and is clearly visible when professional players take a free kick. During the run-up, shorten your steps just before kicking the ball for more power and control.
3. Place the foot with which you do not kick the ball along the ball. Keep running until you get closer to the ball. The foot with which you are not going to kick the ball must be placed right along the ball, not behind it. This will cause your body to hang over the ball. Staying behind the ball will make you more likely to kick the ball up and miss your goal or hit the ball with your toe.
4. Point the foot you are not going to kick with in the direction of where you want to kick the ball. When you place the foot that you are not going to kick the ball with, point it in the direction you want the ball to go. If you point your foot in the wrong direction, it will feel very uncomfortable. It prevents you from applying maximum force and causes the ball to go in the wrong direction.
   • If your foot is pointing in the direction of the ball, it will get in the way while kicking. If you point your foot too much to the side, you will lose control of the ball.
5. Look at the ball. Just before you kick the ball, look briefly at the ball. Focus on kicking with proper technique instead of kicking with power or focusing on where you want to hit the ball. This is going to help keep your body over the ball and keep the ball from going up.

Part 2 of 3: Kicking the ball

1. Relax your body. Many people focus too much on generating power. If you force your shot, you lose control of the ball and lose power because of a bad shot. Instead, relax your body so that your shoulders are at your sides and there is only tension on your ankle.
   • Sometimes players try to shake the tension out of the muscles before taking a free kick.
2. Bring your leg back. As soon as you bring back the leg you are kicking with, bend the knee of the leg you are not pedaling with. Don't bend too far or you won't be able to swing your leg forward fast enough and kick the ball with precision.
   • A big swing is best for a long kick.
3. Point your toes towards the floor. When you swing the leg you are kicking back on, bend your toes down. This ensures that your ankle gets stuck.
4. Swing your leg forward. Swing your leg forward towards the ball. Keep your foot bent down as you do this. Just before kicking the ball, extend your foot so that the force is transferred from your leg to the ball.
5. Make contact with the knuckle of your big toe. Trainers often tell you to hit the ball with the laces of your shoe. Technically, you shoot under that. The knuckle is the joint that connects your big toe to the rest of the foot. This large bone provides strength when the area hits it just above the ball. Watch the ball when your foot hits the ball.
   • Never shoot your toes. This not only allows you to exert less force and control, it can also cause painful toes.
   • Hit the ball roughly between the center of the ball and the ground. Hit the ball further to the sides for more effect.

Part 3 of 3: Swinging after the shot

1. Swing through the ball, as it were. Don't stop when your foot hits the ball. Swing your foot after the ball leaves your foot. This ensures that the momentum of your foot is fully reflected in the ball. Your foot will come up at the end of the swing.
2. Place the foot with which you are pedaling. Lower your foot and put it down before attempting to move further. This creates maximum momentum and you can stabilize yourself when you try to move.
3. Take action after the shot. If possible, run after the bulkhead. Applying pressure to your opponent can cause the shot to change direction or cause the ball to be released. This gives you an opportunity to score.

Tips

• Developing good kicking technique takes time, so don't get discouraged. Keep practicing.
• Relax your body before pedaling.
• Buy a good football that is neither too hard nor too soft. Official FIFA balls work better but cost around $ 60 to $ 70.

Warnings

• Don't kick the ball with your toes. This hurts and can even cause a broken bone.