Methods to Strike a Soccer Ball

 Kicking the ball is one of the basic and fundamental practices that one should learn to
 be a soccer player. Control over the ball is the key to win in soccer. The ball is
 controlled through various methods such as passing, shooting and clearing. To learn
 the proper striking of the ball it is important to practice regularly. It is recommended
 for the beginners to kick the "dead" ball it can be replaced with the kicking of the
 running ball after a short period of practice.

 Tips for ground kick:

 There are certain things one has to learn in order to produce a superior kick. It is
 very important to keep the balance of the body. The best strike is decided by the
 combination of the supporting as well as the kicking foot. The direction of the
 supporting foot in combination with the ball will decide the power of the kick as 
 well as the height.

 In order to give power to the kick and keep it low one should keep the supporting foot
 in the line with the ball. In order to produce a lofted or rising shot, one must keep the
 supporting leg slightly behind.

 The role of the upper body is quite significant in making a good strike. In order to 
 produce a lofty shot one shall lean backward while forward leaning will make a hard and 
 low kick.

 The combination of knee with the kicking leg plays a very important role. One should
 learn to keep the knee in the line or above the ball while kicking in order to get a
 powerful strike.

 To keep the balance of the body one should practice landing on the kicking foot after
 making the strike.

 Tips for volley

 It is very important to maintain the balance while striking the ball in the air. It is
 important to be in the line of the ball while making a kick. The quick adjustment of the
 footing is necessary to be in the proper line of the ball.

 If the ball is very close to the body one shall try to swing the ball rather than kicking it.

 There are certain situations in the game when an individual has to jump in order to
 make a kick. It is important to keep balance of the body while making a jump. One
 should learn to concentrate properly in order to produce good results.