Q&A for How to Bend or "Curve" a Soccer Ball

Curve kicks are very hard to do, but with practice you can pull it off. If you want the ball to curve around the goalkeeper, aim a little outside the side post to anticipate the ball's curve.

Yes. Just be sure not to make contact with your foot and the ground, as this is an easy way to injure your ankle.

I believe you are referring to what is called a "knuckle shot," which causes the ball to dip and swerve in random directions. For this shot, strike the ball at dead center, with a lace shot. Strike from as straight of a trajectory as possible. Instead of following though normally, stop your foot immediately following contact so no spin is added on your follow-through. After a lot of practice you'll be sending keepers the wrong direction.

If you want to do the right-sided around the world with your right leg, then hit the ball on the bottom right panel in a way that it will spin while rising. Practice this again and again, and when you have mastered it, do the following (THIS TAKES A LOT OF PRACTICE): 1. Let the ball bounce on the floor to the height of your thigh. 2. When the ball hits the floor, take your right foot from the right side of the ball, let it go around it, and touch the ball at the bottom when it is moving upwards. This will help you get the right movement and placement of the foot. After you have mastered this, combine it with juggling and make sure your foot moves exactly at the same time the ball spins.

Some common mistakes people make include hitting the ball too much on the inside, not following through and their plant foot not anticipating the curve.

You will need to use your laces to get more power once you have a clean shot at the goal.

Practice the most with your weaker foot. Do drills.

A park, or any open area would be ideal.

Yes, you can.

About six to eight weeks. If you have the courage and you practice hard, you can do it in a shorter amount of time.

For this shot, strike the ball at dead center with a lace shot. Strike from as straight of a trajectory as possible. Instead of following though normally, stop your foot immediately the following contact so no spin is added to your follow-through.

Any shoes are fine, as long as your not going to slip when you hit the ball. If the technique is correct the shoes shouldn't matter.

Good question. Currently, people debate between Ronaldo and Messi.

You must lean in the direction opposite to your strong foot and kick the ball with your foot diagonal. And keep practicing!

Plant it perpendicular or next to the ball.

Yes, it's the same principle. You can actually get a better curve and dip if you use the instep.

The only solution, really, is practice. Your weaker foot will become more dominant the more you kick with it.

It's the same as the curve shot, but takes a lot of practice. For this, you need to master the curve kick and practice it from the corner to kick it directly to the goal.

You are probably making the wrong contact with the ball. Make sure that when you are passing the ball that it hits the base/center of your foot.

There is no actual player established as "The World's Worst Player." It's a matter of opinion, so some people think that certain players are the worst while others would disagree.

Not to be biased, but I think he is the best. He competes a lot in stats with Cristiano, but he is the most unselfish when it comes to assisting other players to score.

You have to think about the technique before power or else you might miss, and after you confirm that the technique is good you have to swing your leg as hard as you can to increase power.

If you have a weak foot, I would focus on step-overs, 360 spins, and elasticos.

The higher middle part of the inner foot, which is just below your big toe.

For this shot, strike the ball at dead center, with a lace shot. Strike from as straight of a trajectory as possible. Instead of following though normally, stop your foot immediately the following contact so no spin is added to your follow-through. After a lot of practice, you'll be sending keepers the wrong direction.

Any position can do corner kicks, it just matters what type of setup you're in. Usually the left or right forwards or midfielders take the corner kicks.

Make sure your foot is pointing down, then power through the ball. It should hit your laces and then go in a straight direction.

Yes. It is called a trivela. When you shoot, do not bring your foot forward, but instead, follow through to the inside.

Kick the ball on the side of the ball. It will curve for real!

Give the ball as much topspin as possible while also creating side spin. Shoot higher than usual. And keep practicing.