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Association football - essential skills and techniques The association football short side foot

These essential skills and step-by-step resources will explain the techniques required to successfully perform a range of actions in football.

Part of Physical EducationAssociation football

The association football short side foot

A short side foot enables a team to quickly a ball and help maintain possession. The side foot provides accuracy but is not recommended for longer distance es.

Stage one

  • Move parallel to the ball and place your non-kicking foot to the side of the ball.
  • Hold your arms up and wide to your balance.
  • Keep your eye on the ball until you have it under your control.
  • Look up to see where is the best place to it.

Stage two

  • On selection of your , maintain a strong body position.
  • Swing your kicking foot through and strike the ball with the inside of your foot.
  • Aim to hit the middle of the ball to ensure it stays close to the ground.

Stage three

  • Keep looking at your target.
  • Follow your kicking leg through towards the intended target.
  • The speed of the kicking leg will direct how hard you kick the ball.
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