| Shooting is probably one of the most difficult skills to | | | | 3) Keep your head down and body over the ball. |
| master in the game of soccer. That being said it is also | | | | If you don't have proper body positioning you will find |
| one of the most valuable. You're not going to score | | | | the ball flying into the 9th row of the bleachers rather |
| many goals for your team if you can't effectively | | | | than into the back of the net. Always try to get your |
| shoot the soccer ball. | | | | body over the ball, this will force the ball to stay |
| But not to worry, with enough practice, and a little | | | | downward and have a better chance of staying on |
| guidance (that's what I'm here for) you can begin to | | | | net. (Did you know that 74% of all goals are scored in |
| see an improvement in your Soccer shooting. | | | | the bottom half of the goal?) |
| However, it's not going to happen overnight (sorry kid). | | | | 4) Place your non-kicking foot beside the ball. |
| It's going to take some practice, a little bit of practice, | | | | Even more, direct your non-kicking foot towards your |
| oh ya and some more practice. | | | | target (where you want the ball to go). This will help |
| 1) Accuracy over Power. | | | | your body positioning, follow through, and in turn your |
| If you can't hit the net, your not going to score many | | | | accuracy. |
| goals. Always focus on placing the ball into an open | | | | 5) Hold your foot tense. |
| position rather than shooting the ball as hard as you | | | | A limp foot is not going to strike a very powerful |
| can. Once you become confident in your accuracy, | | | | Soccer shot. If your shots to be more accurate and |
| you may then apply the power. | | | | more powerful be sure to hold your foot firm; this will |
| 2) Practice with both feet. | | | | allow you to make better contact with the ball, have a |
| If you can only shoot with one foot you are going to | | | | more precise follow through, and as a result produce a |
| be a very limited Soccer player. Always, practice with | | | | better shot. |
| both feet. Don't hesitate to use your weaker foot, you | | | | Apply these helpful tips to your game and you will |
| are only going to get better by consistent practice. | | | | soon be able to see a difference in your shooting |
| With enough practice you won't be able to tell the | | | | ability. Remember, it's not going to happen overnight, it |
| difference between your two feet - this is a very | | | | takes... practice. |
| powerful ability (trust me). | | | | |