Tips for playing soccer
April 11, 2023
Many people like to watch soccer games, and even stay up late to watch them. But they don't know how to play soccer. In fact, playing soccer also requires a lot of skills, the following we look to understand the skills to play soccer together.
Tips for catching the ball
Generally, when catching the ball, you should pay attention to the direction of rolling of the soccer ball, one is rolling to the ground and the other is bouncing. When catching a ground ball, you can judge the route of the ball first and step on the ball on the bottom of your foot. When touching the ball the foot should be toe up, above the soccer, and heel down, below the soccer.
When catching a bouncing ball, one of the important things is to be able to judge the bouncing route of the ball, and at the moment the ball hits the ground, align the bouncing route of the ball and make a good catch with the bottom of your foot. This way, when the ball bounces, it touches the upper part of the back of the ball.
It is important to note that when kicking the ball, if you are trying to stop the rolling ball, the foot that stops the ball should not be lifted too high, nor should you step on the ball with the palm of your foot to avoid injury.
Dribbling skills
Frontal dribbling with the back of the foot
When running, the body is naturally relaxed, the upper body is slightly leaning forward, the arms swing naturally, and the stride length should not be too large. When the dribbling foot is lifted, the knee is bent, the heel is lifted, the toe is pointed down, and the foot is stretched out in front of the step before landing on the ground. Push the ball forward with the back of the foot.
Dribbling with the outside of the instep
When running, the body is naturally relaxed, the upper body is slightly leaning forward, both arms swing naturally, and the stride length should be smaller. When lifting the dribbling foot, bend the knee, lift the heel, turn the toe slightly inward, and push the ball forward with the outside of the back of the foot before landing on the ground, the ball runs straight. The ball runs in a curve or arc when the ball is pushed to the front side.
Dribbling with the inside of the instep
When running, the body is naturally relaxed, the upper body is slightly leaned forward and turned slightly in the direction of the dribbling ball, both arms swing naturally, and the stride length should be smaller. When the dribbling foot is lifted, the knee is bent, the heel is lifted, the toe is slightly turned outward, and the ball is pushed forward with the inside of the back of the foot before landing on the ground, and the ball runs in a curve or arc to the front side.
Dribbling with the inside of the foot
Dribble the ball with the supporting foot slightly forward, step on the front side of the ball, knee slightly bent, upper body leaning forward and turning inward. As the body moves forward, the dribbling foot is lifted and the inside of the foot is used to push the ball to the middle of the back.
Technique of passing with the ball
Using speed to cross the ball
The ball carrier uses a combination of a sudden, quick push and pull and a quick run to get past the opponent's tackle. This method requires that there is a large opening behind the opponent and no other defender or other defenders have difficulty filling in.
Using body cover to cross the ball
When the ball carrier is approaching the opponent, he slows down, leans sideways and plucks the ball out with his other foot, while turning to lean behind the opponent. It is important to note that this way of carrying the ball requires the ball carrier to be able to block the opponent and to keep the ball on the side away from the opponent.
Dribbling with speed
Use the change of dribbling speed to get rid of the opponent. Sometimes the opponent is thrown off with a sudden stop and start, but the dribbler must be able to control the ball and his own body well, so that the ball comes with the man and the man goes with the ball.
Using the crotch ball to pass people
If the opponent from the front interception, closer to you and two feet open stand larger, you can side dribble close to each other, seize the opportunity to push the ball from between the opponent's legs, the body from the side of the defender over.
Soccer shooting skills
Sideways overhead shot
Watch the route of the incoming ball first, judge the hitting point, and use your body to side on the goal, while also paying attention to the defender's interception. When the ball falls, take the foot that is far away from the ball as the support point, and toe the gods in the direction of the ball so that the body can turn and hit the ball accurately. Tilt the upper body to the side of the supporting foot to separate the opponent from the ball, and adjust the bend of the supporting foot and the tilt of the upper body at the right time according to the height of the ball. Before hitting the ball, the upper body leans on the opponent, raises the thigh, drives the lower leg to swing forward sharply, and shoots the ball with the back of the foot in the middle of the back of the kick, and the body then turns toward the goal to prepare for the next action. When the ball is about 1 meter away from the body, hit the ball momentarily, the back of the foot is tensed and the back middle of the ball is hit positively with the back of the foot; after hitting the ball, the swing leg is sent forward naturally with inertia, and both arms are also swung back and forth naturally to maintain the body balance.
Steal the point and shoot from the ground
When the ball comes, quickly drop your center of gravity, step forward or to the side with your supporting foot, point your toes in the direction of the shot, and keep your body weight on your feet. When the ball is 1.5-2 meters away from the body, swing the leg to hit the ball; when hitting the ball, quickly fold the lower leg, the body compensates by falling to the side so as to swing the leg to hit the ball and increase the force of the shot; at this time, the supporting hand naturally touches the ground to reduce the contact between the body and the ground.
Shovel shot
In the situation where both sides are fighting in front of the goal, the attacker is quick to see and fast to approach the ball, quickly drop the body weight, both hands naturally open to maintain balance; the front foot support and follow the trend of bending the knee forward, then stomp hard, the back foot forward to the outside of the foot along the ground, slide forward, preemptively, hit the ball with the sole of the foot shot, then, the body with inertia quickly to hit the ball leg side direction flip the same side of the hand to support the ground to stand up, followed by the next action .
Fishtail head shot
When a player receives an overhead ball from a teammate, he or she will leap over the ball and put it in the goal, and most of the players' bodies will be straight and stretching when their heads touch the ball.
Overhead shot
This refers to a player who receives a half-height ball from a teammate and pads the ball into the net with the back of his foot. When shooting, you don't need to use too much force, just look at the incoming ball and gently pad it.
Calf flick
This kind of shot is hidden and the swing of the leg is very small, so it is difficult for the goalkeeper to judge, and it requires high strength and flexibility of the calf of the player.