How to Kick a Soccer Ball Without Hurting Your Foot
Compare the contact surface your coach requested with where your shoe actually met the ball. This comparison cannot establish why kicking hurts.
Shooting
How Did Marco van Basten Score His Volley in the 1988 European Championship Final?
Van Basten met Mühren’s cross before it bounced and shot over Dasayev from a tight angle. Study the contact before choosing a practice task.
Soccer Shooting Technique: From Plant Foot to Follow Through
Choose a clear target, rehearse the contact your coach demonstrates, and examine the starting direction before adding power.
How Do I Follow Through Properly When Striking a Soccer Ball?
Practice a comfortable continuation through contact, then discuss the contact and starting direction with your coach before changing your finish.
How Did Carli Lloyd Score From the Halfway Line in the 2015 World Cup Final?
I consider the decision to attempt Carli Lloyd's halfway line shot as teachable as the swing. Give each part a specific place in practice.
Why Do I Keep Skying My Shots Over the Crossbar and How Do I Fix It?
Keep sending soccer shots over the crossbar? Try a calmer strike at a fixed low target, check your plant position, and discuss the contact with your coach.
