How to use your phone to give simple feedback

For a parent, coach or player this video talks you through how to film goal kicking so that you can provide simple video feedback to the player so they can see what they need to improve on.

FOCUS POINTS:

STEP 1: Have your goal kick filmed.
STEP 2: Watch 2 or 3 kicks with your coach/parent to identify improvements
STEP 3: Spend 5 minutes practicing the drill you need to improve (see below)
STEP 4: Having re-practiced, film 2 or 3 more kicks
STEP 5: Review what you have filmed and see if there have been any improvements in your technique
STEP 6: Repeat this specific correction drill 3-5 times per week

If you are struggling with any of the goal kicking steps then watch the appropriate correction drill videos below to help improve your technique.

DRILLS TO CORRECT YOUR GOAL KICKING

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...

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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...

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Correction Drill #3:
Watching the goal
and building momentum

Focus on locking eyes with the goal, fine-tune your aim, and build the momentum.

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Correction Drill #4:
Guide ball down onto point

Correction Drill #4 is all about ball control and guiding the ball down onto its point...

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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...

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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...

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