Striking A Soccer Ball
...you were wondering if this would require a lot of different stuff stop worrying. All you are going to need is two feet and a ball. It doesn’t even have to be a soccer ball. Almost any a ball can work. All you will need to do is put in some time and practice. Unlike baseball where there are many different ways to throw a ball; soccer just has a couple. II. Demonstration (Hard Shot or Pass) A. The first thing anyone who is about to strike the ball needs to make sure that your non-kicking foot is next to the ball, and is six to eight inches away from the ball. According to www.expertfootball.com ground strikes, the placement of the supporting leg is just as important as the kicking leg. In order to produce a quality kick you'll need balance. 1. Remember that the ball is on the inside of your plant foot or non-kicking foot. B. Before you strike the ball, make sure that your belly button and your plant foot is pointing in the direction where you want the soccer ball to Travel. C. Next you will need to bring your foot back to in order to create some power so you can strike the ball. 1. Bringing your foot all the way back won’t create more power. You will want to keep your foot below your hip, because that will help you with the accuracy of your shot. D. When you strike the soccer ball with your foot make sure that your ankle is locked, and strike the ball with the top of your foot. 1. If you want, you can bend or curve the ball by using the top left and right parts of your foot. And by striking the sides of the ball. 2. If you want the ball to stay down make sure that your toes are pointed down and that you lean over the ball when you are st...