I play soccer for my high schools team. Im the JV team, and I know I could play varsity if I could just kick the ball better. I can kick it like 20-30 yards, but it only leaves the ground like a foot or two, and I hurt my foot every time (I'm right footed). I used to use my toe when I first started two years ago, but obviously your not supposed to do that.I ve tried using my laces, side of my foot, side of my toe, and nothing works, PLUS it still will bend my foot backwards or something. The pain is on the top of my foot, like where that bone you can feel runs from your big toe to your ankle. I'm not sure if this will help, but I have great ball handling skills, its just my long pass/shooting/field-crossing. I play forward and center-mid (inside and out). Can someone PLEASE help me with this? Thanks alot.
2007-09-07 08:04:01 · 8 answers · asked by Ian 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
Maybe You Should Try Running At The Ball At An Angle Because I Play Soccer And That Help To Get Extra Power Onto It.Or Also You Should Maybe Go To The Team Nurse Person To Check Whats Wrong.
2007-09-07 08:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Josh M 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I played soccer in England while I was growing up and represented my country at U15, U 16 and U18 levels. I also played at college in the US so I have some good tips for you. Kicking a soccer ball is similar to hitting a golf ball. You assume that the harder you swing at the ball the furhter it will go. However, you will more than likely end up slicing the ball or worse hurting your ankle/foot. I recommend starting off with a bag of balls and strike the balls from 10 yards into an empty goal. Your aim is to hit the back of the net on the fly. concentrate not on power but on hitting the ball at the bottom. Imagine the ball as a globe, try to hit South America not North America. You want to plant you non striking foot directly next to the ball and aim to hit the ball with your laces. If you master the location of your kick you can concentrate on power at a later time. Hope this helps
2007-09-07 08:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by jgambuk99 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are not locking your ankle when striking the ball. When you are kicking the ball (with your in-step) you should point your toe down and lock your ankle, try to kick the ball slightly below center for more elevation. You may also be in the wrong position with respect to the ball when you strike it, try varying the distance your plant foot is from the ball (both side to side and front to back). Experiment a little, but be careful not to kick the ground while you test these ideas out.
2007-09-07 08:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by TankMan 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I bet a good shoe would solve your problem... one a little thicker will lessen the impact and keep the strain off of your muscles and ligaments. Try a sports shop, tell them your problem and they will have all sorts of ideas on how to help you from inserts to new shoes to exercises you can do probably.
There is a very non-flexible joint in the middle of that bone you are talking about... you probably just need better support.
2007-09-07 08:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by pip 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2014-10-14 13:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop what youre doing to make em stronger. just warm up and eat healthy
2007-09-07 13:16:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you should try another sport? Maybe swimming or something else that is non-impact....
2007-09-07 08:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by tracymoo 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
cleats
2007-09-07 09:24:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋