Kicking Power

[smith07]

What drills, exercises, stretches, etc could do or tips could one give to increase the velocity of the ball when struck?

[Callump]

shoot like 100 balls everyday

[Coach_McGuirk]

Or get a "Star-Kick" like nationally ranked Connor.

[Tony Dellbird]

Strike the ball with the bridge of your foot and get over the ball, normally people either have the power or they don't

[hawk_claw]

Along with all the other things people have said.....curl your toes when u strike the ball...i was just playing wit my friend yesterday and told him to curl his toes in...and his shot improved tons...it gives more power and i notice more velocity..hope that helps


PS: shoot....shooot.....shoooooooot.............tonz n tonz of balls a day!

[ghazi]

1. approach from an angle
2. get plant foot along side ball, about 6 inches apart. If planted BEHIND, you will lift the ball.

3. Get head over the ball and KEEP IT DOWN
4. Hit ball with your instep (top part/laces area), with knee over the ball (leg will be bent at this point.
5. Follow thru, so that it is a flowing motion. Dont punch the ball; direct it in a continuous motion.

practice makes perfect.

[Matt_G]

curling toes in? does that mean facing down or up? just curious because im not a native english speaker and i dont exactly understand what you mean by in. Sorry for going off topic

[hawk_claw]

try this....put a shirt on the floor...try and lift them up with your toes...its like making a fist with your feet....i liek to put it this way...it hurts more when you punch someone ( with a fist)...then slapping someone ....so there's more power when you curl ur toes in,...hope that clears it up

[beraht]

Why would curling your toes in even help when you don't even hit the ball with your toe? I don't get it

[Sky_]

Well I think the point is to tighten your foot which not only increases power but decreases chance of injury. I was taught to lock the ankle before striking the ball, and by squeezing your foot together (curling the toes) you tighten your foot like a hammer or something really heavy and hard. If it's loose then you lose power.

[dienasty]

its all technique baby