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​6 Steps to a Better Shot

It is one thing to benefit from striking a ball as many times as possible but it is a huge expediting benefit when young players choose to analyze the strike over and over again and then go out and practice striking a ball with a analytical approach.

"Practice makes permanent" and if one does anything repetitiously incorrectly then the opportunities to excel will take longer or even be diminished.

The 6 Steps are listed below:

STEP #1 - Approach
- approach ball from a slight angle.
- Chest facing target. 


STEP #2 - Small Steps
- Approach along side of ball with smaller steps.
- Tighten legs.
- Stay loose in upper body.
- Look at target.

STEP #3 - Last step
- Make last step longer allowing natural wind up with shooting leg.
- Anchored foot drops approximately 8 inches next to or little in front of ball. - Lock ankle of shooting foot. Release pressure and improve accuracy by raising arm up on side of anchor foot.

STEP #4 - Look at ball
- Look down at the middle of ball as ball is struck.
- Toes of striking foot or facing down.
- Anchored foot is facing target.

STEP #5 - Strike ball
- Strike ball in middle with laced part of shoe. 
- Foot stays cocked at strike.

STEP #6 - Follow through
- After strike pull shooting knee up.
- Continue to run through towards target.
- Land on shooting foot.