Take a Free Kick Like Roberto Carlos

Roberto Carlos, one of the best free kick takers in history. His cracking outside-of-the-shoe free kick against France in 1997 has made him really famous. if you want to score screamers like him, read on! And get your fame! Good Luck!

Steps

=== Free kicks between {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} out: Curl Shots ===

  1. Place the ball on the spot. Make sure the valve is pointing towards you, as it is the hardest part of the ball.
  2. Take 5 to 7 spaces back.
  3. FOR LEFT FOOTERS: Line up slightly left of the ball.
  4. FOR RIGHT FOOTERS: Line up slightly right of the ball.
  5. Run on your toes at medium pace, then when you're halfway from the ball and your starting position, gradually get faster...
  6. Your last step has to be fast and long.
  7. When you shoot, place your non-kicking foot about ten inches away. Your non-kicking leg has to be as firm as possible.
  8. When you're about to kick the ball, bring your kicking leg as far back as possible, and shoot.
  9. Aim for the top corners, and put curl on the ball. Curl shots are perfect for accuracy and placement. For this type of free kick, the outside of the boot is better, as doing an inside of the foot shot means that you are going to change your body position and that mucks up your shot.

=== Free kicks longer than {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} out: Driven Shots ===

  1. This is the same setup as for a curl shot.
  2. Place the ball on the spot. Make sure the valve is pointing towards you, as it is the hardest part of the ball.
  3. This time, take 10 to 12 spaces back, as you need more power.
  4. FOR LEFT FOOTERS: Line up slightly left of the ball.
  5. FOR RIGHT FOOTERS: Line up slightly right of the ball.
  6. Run on your toes at medium pace, then when you're halfway from the ball and your starting position, gradually get faster...
  7. Your last step has to be fast and long.
  8. When you shoot, place your non-kicking foot about ten inches away. Your non-kicking leg has to be as firm as possible.
  9. When you're about to kick the ball, bring your kicking leg as far back as possible, and shoot.
  10. This time, you are going to use your laces and shoot straight in the middle of the ball to make the ball go straight.
  11. Aim for the top corners. This is harder, because the more power you put in the shot, the less accuracy is in the shot. You will need to practice everyday.



Tips

  • Practice everyday!
  • When you shoot, remember to spread out your arm and bend your non kicking leg a bit for power. The higher your arm is, the more likely the shot will go on target, so reach for the sky!
  • Look up on YouTube for good free kick videos

Things You'll Need

  • A soccer ball
  • Soccer shoes specially designed for free kicks.
  • A goal
  • A friend (to be the goalkeeper)

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