[rptr666]

ive been trying to do good bicycle kicks for the last couple days and im having problems with the timing of when to jump and how high? can anyone help me?

[nicodemus]

So few people ever connect on these, there is virtually no point in practicing them. I've played pretty high level amateur soccer and have only ever seen one person score on a bicycle kick so I don't really see the point of putting a lot of effort into practicing them.

[helmzgk]

Bikes happen in very special circumstances. You can go seasons without pulling one off. Literally, you have to be wide open, the ball has to be RIGHT there for you. You'll know when you see it. I've been playing gk for 8 years and only had to face one bike attempt ever, which went well high and wide.

[Omahacrew]

Put on a Brazil jersey call yourself Pele and it will happen without thinking of it.

[EQuakes No1]

You are better off practicing volleys and headers, instead of wasting your time trying to pull off a bicycle.

[kcscsupporter]

try kicking the ball up to yourself. that way you can practice what height you need to expect it at, plus you don't have to depend on someone to cross the ball right where it needs to be.
in general, however, you're better off practicing something more useful that you might actually use in a game. on top of this, bicycle kicks can be potentially dangerous if you don't know how to land properly.

[russ]

A bike is a skill that can be practiced.It is an advanced skill ,so be sure you have your kicking technique solid.From there it's a matter of using your body to get your leg in proper position to strike the ball.

Three points :

1)don't expect to get this in two days

2)use a suspended ball (tether ball,e.g.) to start.

3)use a mat to land on till you're sure of your landing technique.

I actually think the bike is a more necessary skill for a defender.Sometimes it's the only way to clear the ball without risking an o.g.

[NACIONAL]

mmm beautiful move... of course.. it sounds better as chilena...

practicing the move is not hard at all... using it in a REAL game is HARD

[Boro_lad]

no way of practising them. It can only happen spur of the moment. If it is there just go for it...dont think about style just look to kick it towards where you are aiming. 1 big point. Always prepare for landing, many a man has been winded from trying overhead kicks. Instead of thenking "yea i got it" think "$h1t must land on arse"

[Ictar]

You have to land on your back an let out air as you land. In Ju Jitsu they used to throw us around like that all the time on concrete and such. The proper technique so you don't feel anything or get your breath knocked out of you is to land on your back and as your back hits the ground slam your hands palm down onto the ground at about a 45 degree angle and yell 'Oosh!'.

Really. It works. Just yell 'Ugh" or something if you think 'Oosh' sounds stupid. =P