Shooting in Football

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Shooting in Football

How to shoot

Kicking is the basis of football (soccer).

There are two types of shots - ground and air.

Ground shots

· On ground shots the supporting (non-kicking) leg is more important

than the kicking leg. In order to produce a good shot you'll need

balance. The right way to keep your balance is to place your

supporting foot in line with the ball. By stepping a little behind you

will produce a high kick (most young players that are not taught how

to shoot do not know about keeping the leg in line with the ball and

when they try to kick hard the ball always rises).

· The second important thing in ground shooting is that in order to

get the maximum power in a shot, the knee of your

kicking leg has to be above the ball at the moment your foot and the

ball touch.

· The follow-through is a swing of your leg after you've touched the

ball. You should follow-through in the direction of your aim. If you

have trouble understanding this concept try landing on your kicking or

think about touching the knee of your kicking leg in your opposite

shoulder after you kick the ball.

Air shots

· On air shots you have to adjust to the flight of the ball by moving

your legs very quickly with short steps. After you decide that you're

in the right spot then you swing at the ball.

· Some shots require jumping. Be very careful when doing so and time

your jump, just like when taking a header.

How to practice shooting

First start practicing your technique, then add accuracy to it, and

then you worry about power. Start just by shooting a still ball and

then add one or more of the things below.

Ground shots

· Shooting a ball at a goal

· Shooting from a lower angle

· Shooting a moving ball

· Shooting while turning in the direction of the goal

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