Mechanics Breakdown

Jamie J. Stipp






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KICKING THE BALL


  1. Non-kicking foot next to the ball.
  2. Contact ball in the middle of the ball (for the ball to go along the ground or below (ball in the air).
  3. Contact ball with shoelaces (i.e., instep of foot)
  4. Follow through
  5. Kick with as much force as you think will achieve your goal.


FOOT PASS


  1. Non-kicking foot next to the ball.
  2. Contact the ball in the middle.
  3. Use the inside/outside of the foot.
  4. Follow through so your kicking foot goes to your target.
  5. Use a firm kick so it gets to your target.



PUNTING


Hold ball at waist level with two hands.








Drop the ball on your foot. Do not toss it.








Contact ball with shoelaces (e.g. top of foot.)








Step once towards target with non-kicking foot.








Kicking leg follows through to the ceiling or sky.








Finish!.









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