How to Kick a Soccer Ball

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Michael Peia, Aiden Metz, and Wenner Sabando, Guest Writer

Have you ever wondered how to kick a soccer ball? Roxbury’s very own Michael Peia, Aiden Metz, and Wenner Sabando have the answer!

  1. Optional: Look up videos on how to kick a soccer ball.
  2. Buy a good soccer ball from your local sporting goods store.
  3. Put the ball on the ground.
  4. Back up four steps from the ball.
  5. If you are a righty, take two steps to the left. If you are a lefty, take two steps to the right.
  6. Run up to the ball at a steady pace.
  7. Lock your non-kicking foot to the ground close to the ball.
  8. Keep your body straight.
  9. In one motion, swing your kicking leg back and kick the ball with the inside of your foot.
  10. Follow through after the kick and watch your ball go!