How to kick a soccer ball the correct way

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Introduction

Help your child to learn the correct technique for kicking a soccer ball, using the inside of the foot. This technique is called "the push pass" and is the most used kick in soccer because of its accuracy and because it is the safest kick to use over short distances.

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Difficulty: Easy

Tips & Warnings:

  • Non kicking foot placed next to the ball with toes pointing in the direction that the ball is to be passed.
  • Kicking foot is at right angles to the direct that the ball is to be passed
  • The inside of the kicking foot strikes the mid point of the ball
  • The kicking leg is slightly bent when kicking the ball
  • make sure the holder keeps their hands clear from the kicking area
  • the player should kick the ball firmly, but not too hard so as to move the holder

Step1
The ball holder kneels down and holds the ball firmly
Step2
The player stands one step from the ball
Step3
The player steps into the ball and kicks the ball with the inside of the foot

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