Correction Drill #6:
Skip forward and follow through to target
Skip forward as you kick and really follow through to your target.
Keep your body moving toward the ball — smooth, controlled, and locked in for a dead-straight finish.
FOCUS POINTS:
- Bend at the waist, keep shoulders and hips pointing forward.
- Skip forward after the kick and all the momentum will continue straight.
- Post kick - walk 2 more steps directly at the target - often players pull back or fall off line.
- If you continue momentum straight after the kick then this tells the ball to go straight an not off line.
WHAT DRILL TO TRY NEXT
Correction Drill #1:
Hand on the ball
The first step to perfecting your goal kicking technique is getting the grip right when you hold the ball...
Correction Drill #2:
Ball alignment
What we're looking at here is ball alignment to give you a straighter kick. So, if you are missing your kicks or they're going inside or outside then this drill will help you to improve your technique...
Correction Drill #3:
Watching the goal
and building momentum
Focus on locking eyes with the goal, fine-tune your aim, and build the momentum.
Correction Drill #4:
Guide ball down onto point
Correction Drill #4 is all about ball control and guiding the ball down onto its point...
Correction Drill #5:
Contact Sweet Spot
Some players struggle with dropping the ball on to the right place on their foot. This little drill with a tennis ball is great to practice with and gives you instant feedback when trying to hit the middle of your foot and kick straight...
Correction Drill #6:
Skip forward
& follow through to target
Skip forward as you kick and really follow through to your target. Keep your body moving toward the ball — smooth, controlled, and locked in for a dead-straight finish...
