You might think that kicking a soccer ball is simple.Making the ball curve in mid-flight can add an element of surprise to kicks.A bend in the path of your kick can be achieved by kicking the ball with varying amounts of spin.Try different strengths of kicks combined with the right amount of spin and you will be able to catch your opponents off guard.
Step 1: You should line up your kick.
The ball has an angle of 90 degrees.The non kicking foot will be planted about 16 inches away from the ball.If you wanted to kick the ball straight, place it slightly off center.A kicker with a right foot should approach the ball from the right side to the left side.Start your approach from the back with enough room for 3 strides.
Step 2: The ball should be struck off center with your foot.
The ball needs to spin in flight in order to curve.The ball is spun by applying more force to one side than the other.
Step 3: To kick the ball, aim to the bottom and outside.
To make the ball curve to the left, you need to kick it on the right side.Kicking the ball on the left side will make it spin.
Step 4: You can kick the ball with different power levels.
The amount of spin on the ball depends on how hard you kick and where you hit it.Try to see which kicks give you the most spin.If you want to vary the amount of spin you give the ball, strike it in different positions.
Step 5: Set a target to hit the ball.
The ball should be placed in front of a cone.The guide can be used to practice curving the ball around the cone.The cone should be in front of your kicking path.The ball should go to the side of the cone.After passing the ball, try to get it to curve back around the cone.
Step 6: The ball should be kicked low and away from one side.
Lift the ball by aiming for a spot near the bottom of it.You will get different directions of spin depending on which side of the ball you kick.From a kick to the left side of the ball, a curve will be created.The kick will curve the ball to the left from the right side.
Step 7: As you kick your leg, swing it around.
Push the ball around with your foot if you want to add extra spin.Bring your leg across your body to give the ball more spin when your foot is in contact with it.
Step 8: Kicks should be attempted from various field positions.
During a game, curving a soccer ball can be useful.Try kicking the ball with spin from various field positions to practice for a game.
Step 9: Determine what you are trying to do.
The amount of spin you put on the ball depends on how much curve you want to take.It takes a lot of spin to get around a wall of defenders.Less spin may be required to fool a goalie on a free kick.A large curve is needed to score on your own corner kick.
Step 10: If you want the ball to curve, spin it in a certain way.
The Magnus Effect causes a ball to bend or curve.The ball should spin to the right if you want it to curve right.
Step 11: If you want the shot to curve, kick it to the side.
To account for the curve, kick the ball a little to the left of the target.You should aim left of your target if you plan to curve the ball to the right.