How to Do a Drop Kick as a Goalie
This kick has a smaller angle of trajectory and gets to its target more quickly than a traditional goalie kick.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Compose yourself after gathering the ball into your possession.
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Allow some time for people to clear out from in front of you.
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Bounce the ball on the ground and catch it if you feel the need. Some goalies bounce the ball in order to concentrate better.
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Determine where you want to kick the ball.
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Hold the ball with one hand waist high.
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Take three steps, starting with your non-kicking leg.
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Aim the ball for the spot where you intend to make contact with it.
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Drop the ball so it touches the ground just after taking your third step.
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Kick the ball as it touches the ground.
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Follow through the kick.
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Tips & Warnings
It will take some time to get used to the distance of this kick. You may have to ease up on the power you use to kick the ball.
Experiment with the height from which you drop the ball.
If you take more than three steps, the referee may whistle a foul.
If you have any condition that could impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.
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Comments
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KaBorg
Jun 14, 2008
"If you take more than three steps, the referee may whistle a foul." Not a Law anymore - now it is timed distribution -
KaBorg
Jun 14, 2008
"If you take more than three steps, the referee may whistle a foul." Not a Law anymore - now it is timed distribution
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Mar 30, 2006
Take only two steps to increase the height and distance, and kick the ball, rather than on the ground, just as it is rising. Remember, always follow through as much as your flexibility will allow.
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Mar 30, 2006
Take only two steps to increase the height and distance, and kick the ball, rather than on the ground, just as it is rising. Remember, always follow through as much as your flexibility will allow.
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Jan 31, 2006
When preparing to do a drop kick, make sure to kick when the ball is falling through the air at the height that best fits you.
