How to Half Volley a Soccer Ball

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Realize that half volleys as a goalkeeper arise mostly when you have the ball in hand and need to clear it.

   Sudden stops make you lose balance, so make sure your body is free and loose.
   
   A low follow through with your body over the ball, or nearly so, will keep the ball low, whereas, a higher clearing shot occurs when your body is further away from the ball and you are leaning back or when you contact the ball when it is further off the ground.
   
   While the angle of contact and positioning is the same when you are a defender or a midfielder, you do not have as much space, and are usually under pressure from an opponent.
   
   In this case, shield the ball first, and then take the kick.
   
   Also, make sure your follow through does not injure anyone.
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   Step 2: Start with the ball in your hands

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   Step 3: toss it up once to test what height you're comfortable with.

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   Step 4: Start a run up.

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   Step 5: Take a step or two and

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   Step 6: toss the ball diagonally forwards.

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   Step 7: Let the ball pitch once

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   Step 8: and when it is coming up—about 10-20cm (4-8") off the ground—connect your laces with the base of the ball

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   Step 9: foot at an angle of about 30°.

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    Step 10: Follow through by letting your kicking leg complete its path before balancing yourself.

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