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.
If you can't get the grip right then switch to a size 1 Precision and practice holding the ball longer as you drop it towards your foot.
FOCUS POINTS:
- Use a size 1 Precision football to practice your grip and control when dropping the ball to foot.
- Practice having a longer connection with the ball. Don't hold it all the way down to your foot, but hold it longer to keep it stable and it'll be more consistent hitting the middle of your foot.
- Practice dropping the ball over your knee and turning your wrists down towards your foot, so you are getting the bottom point of the ball to drop onto the middle of your foot.
- Once you feel confident using the smaller sized ball then switch over to your usual sized Precision football and try this drill again.
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...
