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Kicking a Soccer Ball
Passing:
There are many ways of passing the ball. The simplest is the pass with the inside of the foot. This is also the most efficient because the area of contact between the foot and the ball is larger, which enables one to be more precise. For a longer pass you should use the top of the foot because the impact is stronger. The outside of the foot can be used for passes and diagonal kicks, especially when you are in possession of the ball with an opponent right in front of you and your team-mate to your side. It is possible to pass with your heel, knee, head or even your shoulder. But some of these should only be used in an emergency.
Inside of the foot...
Outside of the foot...
Shooting (Finishing):
One uses different parts of the foot when kicking. The top of the foot, the inside and outside of the top, the inside and outside of the boot and even the heel and the toe. So many matches are decided by a good hard shot with the front of the foot. Use the top of the foot when you want to put power behind a long kick because the area of impact is larger, right in the middle.
Top of the foot (laces)...
Dribbling:
Never forget that a safe pass is always better than unnecessary dribbling.
Dribbling is altering the speed and direction of the ball by sudden movements in various directions with the right or left foot. First a tap... then stop... balance... turn... a lightning swing and... an explosive spurt - these are some of the ingredients of dribbling. In a dribble you have an advantage over your opponent - [they] don't know what you are going to do next!
...to begin dribbling keep your feet apart, your body leaning forward a little, your legs flexed, your haunches down and your arms relaxed and hardly moving by your side.
Keep the ball away from the other team...
(from Play Soccer with Pele)
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