How to curve the ball?

Xen · 10-09-2003, 10:57 AM

I know how to curve the ball with my "inside" side of the foot. But when i try to curve it with the outside of the foot i can`t strike hard. So how must i strike the ball correctly that it will curve on the outside?

[ 10-09-2003, 10:58 AM: Message edited by: Xen ]

johnny · 10-09-2003, 11:06 AM

How about "get a ball, and go outside and practice" instead of asking on forums ?

The Hierophant · 10-09-2003, 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by johnny:
How about "get a ball, and go outside and practice" instead of asking on forums ?

word. [img]smile.gif[/img]

It's like learning kung fu (or FOOTBALL even!

) from a book. It's just not going to happen...

Xen · 10-09-2003, 11:26 AM

I am doing that but i wan`t to improve my skills!

Arledrian · 10-09-2003, 12:31 PM

Just kick it up two or three times so the ball's in the air, then balance yourself, keep your head over the ball, and smack it with the outside of your foot. Experiment with this a few times, varying in where you place your foot against the ball - try further towards the point then further down the side of your foot - you'll see the change in the curve reflected in this. It's not hard this way, but it's tricky if the ball's on the ground. Taking a good free kick with the outside of your foot is, for example, pretty difficult.

Bungleau · 10-09-2003, 01:36 PM

I googled for "curve soccer ball outside foot" and came up with a good list of relevant hits, including:

www.soccerballworld.com/Physics.htm

An excerpt:

Quote:

If you kick the ball hard enough for the airflow over the surface to become turbulent, then the drag force remains small and the ball will really fly. If you want the ball to curve, give it lots of spin by hitting it off-center. This is easier on a dry day than on a wet day, but can still be done regardless of conditions. The ball will curve most when it slows down into the laminar flow regime, so you need to practice to make sure that this transition occurs in the right place - for example, just after the ball has passed a defensive wall. If conditions are wet, you can still get spin, but you would be better off drying the ball (and your boots).

Another one that was a bit more helpful was:

www.ussoccerplayers.com/news_you_can_use/380912.html

I may have to try some of these...

Zuvio · 10-09-2003, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:
How about "get a ball, and go outside and practice" instead of asking on forums ?

Tsssskk, get real johnny! No one's ever learned any football tricks using *that* barbaric method! [img]graemlins/1drunk.gif[/img]

[ 10-09-2003, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: Zuvio ]

Xen · 10-09-2003, 02:01 PM

It is easy if the ball is in the air but it is harder if the ball is on the ground.

Kakero · 10-09-2003, 08:15 PM

depends on which leg you use, since I use right leg, I just kick the bottom right of the ball ( from bottom to upwards ) . the ball will curve on it's own.

Firestormalpha · 10-09-2003, 08:18 PM

Even practice isn't enough if you don't know what direction to go. So helpful advice in verbal context is still helpful.

10-09-2003, 11:06 AM	#2
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 58 Posts: 16,981	How about "get a ball, and go outside and practice" instead of asking on forums ? __________________

10-09-2003, 12:31 PM	#5
Arledrian Egyptian Goddess of the Dead Join Date: July 12, 2001 Location: South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 3,771	Just kick it up two or three times so the ball's in the air, then balance yourself, keep your head over the ball, and smack it with the outside of your foot. Experiment with this a few times, varying in where you place your foot against the ball - try further towards the point then further down the side of your foot - you'll see the change in the curve reflected in this. It's not hard this way, but it's tricky if the ball's on the ground. Taking a good free kick with the outside of your foot is, for example, pretty difficult. __________________ Marvellous banter; I am bereft of ribs.

10-09-2003, 08:18 PM	#10
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Even practice isn't enough if you don't know what direction to go. So helpful advice in verbal context is still helpful. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

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10-09-2003, 10:57 AM	#1
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	I know how to curve the ball with my "inside" side of the foot. But when i try to curve it with the outside of the foot i can`t strike hard. So how must i strike the ball correctly that it will curve on the outside? [ 10-09-2003, 10:58 AM: Message edited by: Xen ]

10-09-2003, 11:26 AM	#4
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	I am doing that but i wan`t to improve my skills!

10-09-2003, 02:01 PM	#8
Xen Symbol of Moradin Join Date: June 5, 2002 Location: Slovenia,Ljubljana Age: 36 Posts: 8,554	It is easy if the ball is in the air but it is harder if the ball is on the ground.

10-09-2003, 08:15 PM	#9
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	depends on which leg you use, since I use right leg, I just kick the bottom right of the ball ( from bottom to upwards ) . the ball will curve on it's own.

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