Step 3: Watch the Goal and Build Momentum

Now we need to walk in and build momentum straight through to the goal line. We're going to do this quicker and quicker making sure the ball is not moving.

FOCUS POINTS:

  • Walk in, build up and get momentum straight through to the goal line
  • Practice by going a little bit quicker making sure you’re keeping the ball still and then look down at the ball before you kick
  • You have to watch the top point of the ball when you are about to kick and then make connection on the bottom point to make the ball spin
  • Remember: Stare at the goal, build momentum and then watch the ball

The 6 Steps to goal kicking

Step 1:
Hand on the Ball

Spread your fingers out to give yourself great coverage on the ball and try to control the ball further down to your foot...

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Step 2:
Ball Alignment

Once you have got the handling right, the next stage is to get the ball carry right. Stand with the line of the Precision ball directly in the middle of your leg and use the line on the ground as a reference to keep the ball straight...

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Step 3:
Watch the Goal and Build Momentum

Now we need to walk in and build momentum straight through to the goal line. We're going to do this quicker and quicker making sure the ball is not moving...

Step 4:
Guide Ball Down Onto Point

At the point we're about to kick the ball we need to look down and watch the ball. You have to watch the point of the ball when going to kick and make a connection with the bottom point of the ball so that it spins in a straight line...

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Step 5:
Contact Sweet Spot

We're going to watch the ball, and make contact with the sweet spot at the bottom of the ball so it spins violently...

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Step 6:
Skip Forward
& Follow Through to Target

As you strike the ball, skip forward and let your momentum carry you through to the target...

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