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| Brock |
04:51:47 Sunday 21 March 2004 |
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Hi! Can u PLEASE tell me how to take long, high goal kicks?? I know you have already answered it but can you tell me in more simplier terms! Keep up the good work |
What you need to do is perfect the technique called instep drive. It has four distinct parts:
1.Approach: Approach the static ball at a 45-degree angle by taking short steps. At this point you should be thinking about where to plant your supporting foot.
2.Planting the supporting foot: It is very important to plant your pivotal foot 5-8 inches aside of the ball with toes pointing towards the target. Do not place it in line or ahead of the ball, but slightly behind it. Otherwise your kick will bounce along the ground or you may hurt yourself
3.Strike: Retrieve your kicking foot as far back as you can; until it touches your buttock. Lock the ankle of your kicking foot with toes stretches out like a ballet dancer. Swing through the ball hitting it just below the equator. You should contact the ball with your instep (the inside upper part of your shoelaces)
4.Followthrough: Continue your swing in direction of the target. If you swing hard enough you may end up landing on your kicking foot
The above technique has to be executed in one smooth motion. Until you learn how to contact the ball properly you’ll probably feel slight pain in your ankle after each hit. At first, concentrate on mechanics and making good contact with the ball rather than swinging really hard. I would highly suggest practicing with a number of balls on a daily basis. Give it a try for at least few weeks.
It is not a bad idea to study the kicking mechanics of older or more experienced goalkeepers. It is a lot easier to understand how the instep drive works by actually observing it. Good luck and remember: it’s all comes down to how much time you are willing to dedicate! by Expert 00:46:11 Tuesday 6 April 2004 |
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