Shooting in Football :: Papers

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