AboutVincent Lam Expertise I am a junior football coach, so I'm happy to answer questions on junior/youth development. I'm also a tactical analyst, so I'd be more than happy to offer my thoughts on tactics.
Experience I've been playing for 10 years. I started off as a defender but am currently a holding midfielder.
I've been coaching for 5 yrs, and I'm currently holding a junior licence.
Education/Credentials Level 1 - Australian Sports Commission
Awards and Honors Coach of the Year 2006 for my club.
Expert: Vincent Lam Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: How can i shoot "better"
Question I am a 14 years old boy playing for a team in Sweden. I'm pretty good but I am not not very long. I'd like to know hot to shoot with the most Accurate/power/curve.Where shall I hit the ball for example and please some exercises that gets me a better shot. I can shoot about 30 metres max or something. I'm playing right defender. It would be funny to know the soccer video that you like most on youtube as I watch loads of soccervideos everyday!
Thanks for a great site,
//Edvin
Answer Hi Edvin
Learning to shoot accurately is quite tough. Firstly, it's important to hit the ball with your laces if you want to hit it with power.
If you want to curve the ball, you need to use the side of your foot. This gives you a good example of the logic of curving http://www.soccerballworld.com/Curving.htm
One very good exercise is standing between 15 and 30 metres away from a goal, and aim to shoot at the posts or the crossbar. Of course, it's very easy to miss them, but with practice, it will really improve your accuracy. Once you've gained a bit of accuracy, try aiming for the two corners of the goal.
I don't really watch youtube, because I'm too busy after coaching - every night, I just sleep.
If there is any part that you don't understand, pls send me a message again, and I'll clarify it.
