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.
FOCUS POINTS:
- As we build momentum the most important thing is to get the hand on the ball and to force the ball down onto the point
- So you go from looking at the goals, building momentum and then in the last few steps you need to look at the ball and force the ball down onto its point
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
