Beginner - 3-5 step kick
Once a player has mastered the one-step kick, they are ready to move onto the next kicking phase; the 3-5 step kick. This kicking technique is most suitable for players that have been in the game for under 3 years. Remember to get the basics right first.
The 3-5 step kick is outlined in this video.
3-5 STEP-KICK TECHNIQUE
If you are kicking with the right foot start on your left foot and vice versa if you are a left foot kicker.
- Start with the feet together
- Get the grip right (laces facing out, hands spread and pointing downwards)
- Look around and find your target, set your feet
- Keep the ball in the channel (over the right leg for a right footer and left leg for a left footer)
- Step with the opposite foot to the kicking leg first
- Then take steps 2-3-4-5 and kick by guiding the ball to the foot with the same hand as your kicking leg
- Follow through towards your target (this is crucial)
As a player grasps this technique, gains confidence and the success rate increases -you can build up their running & kicking speed. Co-ordination of hands and feet are vital for this kick.
This drill is shown below:
💡Note: To help perfect the 3-5 step kick and get the hang of all the steps and coordination involved, you can start with a player kicking a soccer ball. A soccer ball is a simpler shape to kick so takes away the pressure of trying to master the oval-shaped Sherrin.
How to hit a leading target
You may even want to practice this type of drill with a stationary soccer ball. Where you impact the Sherrin with your ball drop and foot connection, determines how high the ball goes. To improve a player’s ability to hit a leading target, the ball needs to travel lower across the ground.
To find out more, refer to this video:
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