FC Lions COVID Training, Shooting with Inside Foot

We are going to work on shooting with your inside foot. Next week we will work on crossing and curving the ball.

• Conditioning exercises. I have been hearing that many players are doing these as a family. Feel free to do this with siblings or your parents! These are some exercises I am doing myself at home:
  • 10-15 minutes jogging minimum
  • Conditioning exercises - do 2-3 sets (feel free to do more)
    • 10-15 jumping jacks
    • Side lunges 20-30 seconds 
      
    • Knee hugs 10-15 seconds 
    • Lunge twists 10-15 seconds per side (older kids and parents can use a weight if you want)
    • Plank shoulder taps 10-15 seconds 
• Instructions for shooting with your inside foot:
  • It's basically the same technique as passing, just with more power.
  • Keep your eye on the ball and your toes up.
  • Look to where you want the ball to go.
  • Kick the ball like you are making a pass with your inside foot, but harder, and aiming towards the goal.
  • Lock your ankle when you connect with the ball.
  • Feel free to use a wall to practice the technique.
• Here is another passing demonstration. You can use this to practice shooting with the same technique:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws2m0cZLkq0 
• Here are some great examples from the pros. Most pros use this technique when they take penalty kicks or when they are inside the box:
  • Eden Hazard penalty:  
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmIbgUVu7kk
  • Jorginho's penalty:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmlkhRr2Yvo

Have a great week, and #GoFCLions!