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Shooting using the inside of the foot

When shooting with the inside of the foot the emphasis in on accuracy and not power. This technique will be used from close range, as it is not a power shot. Composure is needed in match situations to deliberately pick your spot on goal and place it the shot where you intend it to go.
 
 
Practice
From the center cone dribble the ball forward to the "base-line". From this line you must attempt to execute a low side-footed shot for the corners of the goal, with accuracy being the major consideration, vary the angles in which you approach the goal, with as encouragement to use both feet. Be alert to rebound and control them as economically as possible, then jog back to the base-line and repeat the practice.
 
What You Need to Know
  • Your eyes should be looking down and your head kept steady.

  • The non-kicking foot should be placed to the side of the ball to allow a free-swinging movement to the shooting leg.

  • The kicking foot is turned outward so that the boot makes contact with the ball at right angles to the goal.

  • The ankle must be firm.

  • In order to keep the ball low; the contact on the boot on the ball must be through the horizontal mid-line of the ball.

  • Adopt a positive attitude towards shooting and be determined to score each time.






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