· Contact with the ball should be halfway up the ball or higher
· Passing position should feel relaxed and comfortable
· Belly button should be facing the receiver
· Non- Kicking foot alongside the ball
· Knee and ankle joints firm
· Body over the ball
· Head steady, eyes on the ball
· Use arms to keep balance
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