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lofted ball

   
i allways have trouble with lofted ball and i dont really know where on my foot to hit the ball i have teo differnt people tell me different things and i dont know which one is right so do you it it like this

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or like this

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Both positions that you've shown could produce a lofted ball.

The first would be more of a verticle chip, while the second could be used for more of a linear lofted ball.

Just to be more specific on where you can strike the ball, refer to areas G and B on IWGP's post here:
http://www.expertfootball.com/forum/vie ... hp?t=10108

I've snapped a picture of my feet below with the areas circled.

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Also, your body's positioning can have a great impact on the way the ball will travel. Leaning back more with a wider gap between your planting foot and the ball will produce a greater cross. In contrast, a narrower planting foot-ball space and leaning a over the ball will produce a driven shot.
Follow through and technique will determine how the ball will fly through the air. Striking the ball in the Center-Lower Third will produce a lofted ball.

Here is a helpful video by Expert: http://www.expertfootball.com/training/wall/chip.avi
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