How to Kick a Soccer Ball

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Chris Murray, and I'm going to show you how to kick a soccer ball. When kicking a soccer ball, it's very important to remember that you need to be a good distance away from the ball. Your plant foot needs to be close to the ball, but not too close, and it can't be too far away. If you're too far away, you're going to be reaching for the ball, and it's often going to come off the outside of your foot, and go off to the right, if you're right-footed. So, when you keep your plant foot close to the ball, it gives you more balance, and it'll give you more control over where the ball goes, so you can be more accurate. Also, when kicking a soccer ball, if you lean back too far, the ball is often going to come up in the air. This could be good if you're defending, trying to clear a ball from danger, but it can also be bad if you're shooting. If you're shooting a soccer ball and you lean back too far, it's often going to go over the goal, and out for a goal kick. These are just some tips on how to kick a soccer ball."