How Do You Kick A Soccer Ball In The Air

By: Austin O

Break Studios Contributing Writer

So, how do you kick a soccer ball in the air? Extreme soccer players are certainly expected to know how to kick all types of balls in the air. If you are an offensive midfielder or center forward, you need to know how to execute the right type of shots so that you can become an effective soccer player. All soccer players need to know how to control different types of balls. Unfortunately, shooting on target when paired up front with a potent striker to support the offensive tactics of your coach will not become an easy thing for you until you learn how to kick a soccer ball in the air with extreme accuracy. Here are a few steps on how to kick a soccer ball in the air with utter perfectness.

  1. Get close to a soccer ball you want to lift up with your strong foot. It's very important to get near to a soccer ball before aiming to lift it off a dry or wet field.
  2. Make sure that your cleats are tied up very well. Through the help of your strong foot, lob the soccer ball up by depending on the under safe of your shoe. Move the soccer ball backwards by the bottom of your strong foot and flip it up to execute a quick hopping technique.
  3. The aforementioned step will cause the ball to remain in the air for a few seconds. Focus on the ball when it's hanging in the air because it will prove decisive in your next move.
  4. Use the upper side of your active foot to kick the ball up while it's still in the air. After executing a kick which drives the ball upwards, performing a quick juggling technique like the Crossover with it will not become a big problem for you.
     
Posted on: Mar. 18, 2010