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The 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.

EQUIPMENT YOU NEED:

  • 1x Sherrin Precision football (your usual size)
  • 1x Soccer ball

FOCUS POINTS:

If you are kicking with the right foot start on your left foot and vice versa if you are a left foot kicker.

  • Step 1: Start with the feet together
  • Step 2: Get the grip right (laces facing out, hands spread and pointing downwards)
  • Step 3: Look around and find your target, set your feet
  • Step 4: Keep the ball in the channel (over the right leg for a right footer and left leg for a left footer)
  • Step 5: Step with the opposite foot to the kicking leg first
  • Step 6: Then take steps 2-3-4-5 and kick by guiding the ball to the foot with the same hand as your kicking leg
  • Step 7: 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.

💡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.

 

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