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Step 1
Line up next to the dead ball. Indirect free kicks can only happen once the ball is stationary. If you're near the net, you should have a teammate position himself next to you.
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Step 2
Ensure the other team remains 10 yards away from the ball. If there's any question that the players aren't far enough away, ask the referee to mark the players back. There may be a wall formed by the other team, especially if the foul occurred close to their net.
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Step 3
Wait for the referee to blow her whistle. The referee should have her hand raised before you kick the soccer ball, reminding you that this is an indirect free kick.
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Step 4
Tap the soccer ball. If you're the one shooting the ball toward the net, have your teammate tap it to you. And vice versa if your teammate is the one who should shoot.
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Step 5
Work on set plays if you have them. One example is to have a teammate run behind a wall, staying onside, and then chipping the ball over the wall to him. Another example is to play give-and-go with a teammate after you tap the ball to him. These can fool the other team, since they most likely think you're shooting the ball right at the net.
