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How do you kick a soccer ball the right way? In order to produce a quality kick you’ll need balance and composure. The placement of your supporting foot is just as important as your other, kicking foot. To control the height of your shot or pass, be aware of where your supporting foot is, in relation to the ball. By placing your supporting foot in line with the ball, you will achieve power while keeping your kick low. By placing it slightly behind, you will produce a rising or lofted ball. Your upper body also plays a role when kicking the ball. When you lean back, the ball will rise and if you lean forward your kick remain low and hard.

One of the main concerns of soccer players is how to kick the soccer ball skillfully since ball control is a big part of skill development in soccer. Every player must know how to kick the ball long distance so that he is able to reach the exact point he aimed for. For the best distance and height, you should be not quite directly over the ball, but still standing straight. Your kicking foot should hit the ball fairly straight on, but make sure to bring your foot up slightly to give the ball its height. If you want the ball to go higher, lean back, vice-versa if you want the ball to go lower.

One of the most important points of working with young players is to start them off in slow motion. A child only wants to do one thing, kick a ball hard. Forcing them to kick slowly and gently is extremely hard. It is recommended that you start this exercise against a wall. If you put them 6 feet away from a wall, they will have a fear of the ball bouncing back and hitting them. This will force them to kick softer. Also, if they kick too hard they have to go chase the ball. Do not start this process 18 yards out from a soccer goal. Their overpowering instinct to kick it hard into the net will force them to focus on power.

Whether you’re a soccer player, soccer coach or soccer parent, you need to learn not only the correct form, but also how to teach it. Remember, often the hardest student is yourself.

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