Q&A for How to Kick a Soccer Ball Hard

Practice shots on your own and watch videos on shooting. Practice dribbling with speed and shooting. You should always know where you are from the goal before taking a shot. Make sure the foot you are not shooting with is close to the ball, and strike the ball in the middle with a kick from the hard part of the bridge on your foot.

Yes. It is more natural for a player to kick the ball when she/he walks up to the ball before kicking it. For example, if a ball is at your feet, it is very difficult to get any serious power. Push/tap the ball forward several feet in front of you, then walk up to it and kick it.

Kicking with the big toe knuckle gives you a more powerful shot, since it is the largest bone in your feet. Make sure you get good contact on the ball.

Lean back and try to place your foot just below where you would normally kick the ball, almost underneath it. Thrust upwards with your foot when you kick and the ball should go higher.

When trying to drive the ball, kick it right in the middle of the ball. If you want to kick it higher, kick the ball in a lower spot.

When you bring your leg back and get ready to strike, point your toe and keep it firm as you make contact and follow through.

Take a run-up of 8 steps doing a fairly slow stride, then hit the ball with your foot in between the laces and your toes. Doing exercises such as squats and leg-presses can improve muscle, which will boost the power of your kick.

Make sure you're using the inside of your foot. This will help a lot. Also, to work on accuracy, just make sure you practice. Keep the ball on the ground, and don't kick it too soft or hard.

You can kick it high by using your laces. You can curve it based on where on the ball you kick it. For example, if you want it to go to the left, kick the left of the ball and vice versa. If you want it to go higher, kick the ball towards the bottom. Make sure you follow through by aiming your foot in the direction that you want the ball to go in.

You can curve a ball by kicking in the middle of the ball. The more you practice, the easier this will get for you.

Watch his techniques and his daily routines. Try doing exactly what he does. Practice as much as you can.

To kick a soccer ball hard, try to point your toe down, then hit the ball in the middle with your laces. You don't need to kick with all your strength. Experiment with different foot placements to see which one works for you.

Practice makes perfect! Over time, your accuracy will become second nature, and power will obviously improve with training. Naturally, you will get the most power and accurately by hitting the ball exactly in the middle, but practice will be most beneficial in achieving your target.

If you work on your calf muscles and make them stronger, then more power will come from within your leg. If you have time to kick the ball, then you could try a little wind-up, and the ball will probably go farther, faster, and harder.

There is a special non-illegal move if done correctly, it's called the shoulder barge. It allows you to push the opponent not too hard with your shoulder. So, try using this tactic next time you are being pushed.

Have you talked to your coach? That helps. And are you in a league or a team, because if it's a league, then it's an easier move.

Technique is more important than power. Don't try to hit it too hard, just swing your leg through the bottom of the ball and lean back.

If you sprain your ankle every time you kick a soccer ball, you should talk to your parents or a doctor about it. It could damage your foot or ankle permanently.

Yyou will get more with a fast run up. You will generate more power and momentum.

Keep it close to your foot, so it doesn't go far, and the other team gets it. If you want to go really fast, use the outside of your stronger foot, so you can go faster, and have control of the ball.

Do not lean back when you shoot; this will cause the ball to fly over the bar. Align your torso with the ball and the ball should go straight and not up.

You can knuckle the ball by kicking with the bone on top of your foot. You do this by pointing your toes to the ground and contacting the ball just a little above your toes.

Have a straighter run up to the ball and hit it dead center with the solid bone in your shooting foot cleanly, not particularly hard. Contact must be dead center to have the swaying affect mid-flight that will confuse the keeper. Exaggerate a nice straight follow through with your kicking foot. You'll see the ball move left and right in the air.

When you kick the ball, make sure you use the inside of your foot. To kick diagonally, line your foot up in the diagonal direction, then follow through with it.

Yes, it does. Be up straight, as most kids lean over the ball and that can cause you to lose power.