A powerful shot doesn’t start with strength; it starts with technique. Just like when you’re throwing a ball or hitting a golf ball, you’re not going to go as hard as you can if you want it to land in a specific place. Once you’ve mastered the shooting technique, you can increase the intensity. With repetition, power will come. Let’s break down the technique.

Plant Foot 

Place this next to the ball — not too far forward or too far back. This is your steering wheel. If the ball is moving, step ahead of it so that by the time you hit it, it’s in line with your plant foot. Make sure your plant foot is facing your target and positioned at the right distance from the ball — not too close or too far.

Contact on the Ball

You want to hit the middle of the ball. If you strike too low, it will go sky-high.

Contact with your Foot

Strike the ball with your laces, keeping your toes pointed down toward the ground and your ankle completely locked all the way through the follow-through motion. The natural tendency is for your toes to flick up after making contact, but try to keep them pointing down for as long as possible until your foot lands on the ground.

‍Body positioning

Keep your chest over the ball. This should happen naturally if your technique is clean. If you find yourself leaning back and looking up toward the sky, check if your plant foot is placed correctly. If it’s too early, you may be reaching for the ball.

Follow Through Motion

Land on your shooting foot. This should happen naturally and will help maximize power in your shot. If you punch at the ball or follow through to the left or right, your shot will likely lack strength and accuracy. Think of a baseball swing or a basketball shot—the follow-through is crucial!

Get a step-by-step guide to building power in your shot!

Join us in the Techne App for the Ultimate Shooting Power clinic. It's a 10-day Training Program that focuses on mastering the technique, then building power through repetition. Start a 7-day free trial and use code BLOG for 10% off your first purchase. Work through the 10-day shooting program. If you want to build power, repeat this program 3-4 times with two-week breaks in between.

How to find the program: Open the Techne App, go to Training, Programs, scroll down to A Clinic in Ultimate Shooting Power

If you’re training on your own and not sure where you’re struggling, try filming yourself. Dissect your strike and see if you can go through the checklist above to make adjustments. 

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