How to Get a Better Kick in Soccer

Stand as far away from the soccer net as possible., Place the soccer ball in front of you., Back up about 3 steps at a 45 degree angle from the ball. , Kick with your laces on top of your shoe or cleat so that on contact point your toes are at the...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Stand as far away from the soccer net as possible.

    Make sure you don't stand too far away, though, or the ball won't make it into the net.

    If you're on a regulation sized field, a little more than outside the box should be far enough.
  2. Step 2: Place the soccer ball in front of you.

    Make sure the spot that you put it on isn't in a hole, or near one, or you can hurt your ankle trying to kick it. ,,, When following through, you should land on the foot that you kicked the ball with. , When you are kicking with power, you should always use your laces.

    Using your toe usually results in inaccuracy and a loss of power.
  3. Step 3: Back up about 3 steps at a 45 degree angle from the ball.

  4. Step 4: Kick with your laces on top of your shoe or cleat so that on contact point your toes are at the bottom of the plus(+).

  5. Step 5: Remember to follow through and finish.

  6. Step 6: Never use your toe.

Detailed Guide

Make sure you don't stand too far away, though, or the ball won't make it into the net.

If you're on a regulation sized field, a little more than outside the box should be far enough.

Make sure the spot that you put it on isn't in a hole, or near one, or you can hurt your ankle trying to kick it. ,,, When following through, you should land on the foot that you kicked the ball with. , When you are kicking with power, you should always use your laces.

Using your toe usually results in inaccuracy and a loss of power.

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