How do I improve my free kicks

breakinankles · Post by **breakinankles** » 23 Apr 2005, 19:59

I want to know what the proper way to strike the ball where it curves, has power, and dips(Roberto Carlos, Henry, Davids etc). Free kicks is an area I would really like to improve in, and any help would be appreciated.

*yung-ital* · Post by ***yung-ital*** » 23 Apr 2005, 20:26

practice

Gunner_d14 · Post by **Gunner_d14** » 24 Apr 2005, 00:54

Practice alot...that's all you can do...

J · Post by J » 24 Apr 2005, 06:53

I would try and watch as much video as possible of players like Beckham taking free kicks. Study how they approach the ball and their fallow through and everything. Use your instinct and also try and visualize yourself doing it properly after you have watched video of good technique. Repetition and practice day in and day out will get you much better.

jcdenton · Post by **jcdenton** » 24 Apr 2005, 14:19

watch sinisa mihajlovic, he is the best free-kick taker in italy!!!
you need to be angled 20 degrees from the ball. just take 3-4 steps and scratch the ball with your instep. it is as simple as that.

Maradona · Post by **Maradona** » 24 Apr 2005, 15:12

I have no problems with curves, but my problem is how to dip the ball. My inside curves are OK but I'm better with outside curves. Mihajlovic is probably the best free kick taker of all time.

jcdenton · Post by **jcdenton** » 24 Apr 2005, 17:22

ok, maradona have you ever played snooker or pool? it is like there, scratch the ball a little lower and it will be airborne! but it is better to practice free kicks shooting like adriano........

Gunner_d14 · Post by **Gunner_d14** » 24 Apr 2005, 21:51

uhh adriano? i dunno about that...anyhows i've got my own style i guess so blahhh