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Kicking from hands requires the player to kick the ball before it bounces, unlike a drop kick. 1 ball, cones to give areas for scoring games etc.

COACHING POINTS

  • Fingers spread over the front of the ball.
  • Drop the ball onto your foot.
  • Kick the ball down the line of your leg with the laces.
  • Strike the ball at the bottom of the ball so the ball spins backward.
  • When striking the head and shoulders should be over the ball.
  • Follow kicking leg through to ensure that there is power.

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