Q&A for How to Shoot a Soccer Ball

When the ball is in the air and near you, jump and hit the ball in the center with your forehead. To curve, hit from the side.

If your right foot is your strong foot, then the inside of your foot is the left side of the foot.

To get power use your laces. If you are passing use the inside of your foot.

Use the inside of your foot when passing. Try to have your foot end up at about hip level and towards your intended target.

Don't let the fear take you over. You just have to be confident when you shoot and everything will be fine.

Try wearing the right sneakers, it must be something that you feel comfortable wearing and it should be very light.

You aren't aiming properly. First look at the ball and the place you want it to go, then shoot.

Stay calm, know your surroundings, and keep the ball close to your feet without it getting stuck at your feet.

Either use a bicycle kick, which is like a back flip with a kick at the top of the flip, or volley the ball into the net with your head or upper body.

This varies by age and league. Generally very young children use 1-2, slightly older children use a 3, teenagers a 4, and adults or pro players use size 5.

For shooting, it depends where the ball is located. I strongly recommend what's called a stutter step before you shoot though. It helps you set up and build up power.

Practice the same drills you normally do with your left foot with your right. This will take a month or two, but if you practice a lot you'll see results.

Control the ball with the chest, wait for it to drop and then volley it; this is a replacement for the bicycle kick if you can't do it.

To make a bicycle kick, lift the knee on your kicking leg, flick the opposite leg, and then jump while swinging your kicking leg to make the shot. wikiHow's article on doing a bicycle kit would also be helpful for you.

Find a wall or any other surface you can kick the ball against. Keep kicking the ball with the side of your foot at the wall, and over time you will notice yourself becoming more adept at using the side of your foot.

Plant your foot on the ground, pointing to the target. Use your striking foot to hit the ball.

Do core exercises. The power of your shot is generated from your core. The stronger your core, the stronger your shot. Also, hit the ball right in the middle to generate the most power.

Try to hit the ball in the center. This will make it stay on the ground.

Make sure your foot is underneath it, hit it with your laces, point your toes down, and shoot!

Curl your toes and shape your toes like you're trying to pick something with them.

Point your toes toward the ground, then place them right behind the underside of the ball. Kick upward.

Try expelling all the energy you can, like screaming or otherwise letting all out, as you kick the ball.

You cant unless you are a goalkeeper. When the opponent kicks but the goalie saves it but doesn't catch it you can defend then.

Utilize your toes, but, when kicking, time the ball to touch the top of your feet by elevating the ball a little when running. This should be easy when you are stationary.

Find a spot underneath the ball and kick right under it so it gets high. You also need a lot of power in your leg.

Pay attention to where you kick the ball. For a good and accurate shot, kick between the inside of your foot and the laces. It may take some practice.

Yes, you do. Also, leaning back slightly can improve the lift of the ball.

It requires plenty of practice. The best way to monitor your technique is to film yourself taking a shot. Then you can watch the video and see what you need to improve. Practice the shot over and over again to break bad habits!

You simply find a gap upfield, and kick the ball as hard as you can to get it off your half.

Yes. Glucose is the body's main fuel. What you want is energy that burns slowly but doesn't make you feel full. Fruits and vegetables such as bananas, spinach, and kale are a few examples. Eat meals when you can, but stick to snacks like fruits, vegetables, and nuts hours before the game.