Set up slightly off center from where you would if you wanted to kick the ball straight. A right footed kicker should approach the ball from left to right and a left footed kicker from right to left. Begin your approach 7-10 feet back with enough room for 3 strides before kicking.
Practice different strengths of kicks to see which gives you the most spin. Strike the ball in different positions to vary the amount of spin you give the ball.
Place the cone directly in front of your kicking path. Aim the ball to the side of the cone. Try to get the ball to curve back around the cone after passing it.
Clockwise spin, from a kick to the left side of the ball, will create a curve to the right. Counter-clockwise spin, from a kick to the right side of the ball, will curve the ball to the left.
While your foot is in contact with the ball bring your leg across your body to give the ball extra spin.
Corner Kicks Free Kicks Penalty Kicks
Curving around a wall of defenders requires lots of spin. Curving the ball to fool a goalie on a free kick may require less spin. To score on your own corner kick takes a large curve.
