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Instep drive (shooting)

The laces shot — power and accuracy on goal.

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How to do it

  1. 1 Approach at a slight angle.
  2. 2 Plant your standing foot beside the ball, knee slightly bent.
  3. 3 Strike the middle-to-top of the ball with your laces, toes pointed down.
  4. 4 Follow through and land on your striking foot.

How to practise it alone

From the edge of the box into an empty goal, aiming for a corner. 20 each foot. 'Good' is low and in the corner, not high and hopeful.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back — the ball goes over.
  • Toe-poking for power.
  • Not looking at your target spot before you strike.