Volleys

Execution of volleys is technically difficult but a spectacular skill which requires balance, concentration, timing and athleticism. Volleying is used for shooting as much as passing because it can produce great power and variable accuracy.

Sideway volley is the more useful and the most common volley during the soccer games and it can provide the greatest accuracy out of all the volleys. Often during my league soccer games. the volleys are executed too hard (over concentration on power) or they are simply hopeful tries. Volley relies alot about instinct and a striker will know when or not to execute.

Sideway volley is played with the body side-on and the kicking leg extended horizontally (or within a few degrees) depending on the height of the ball. Get into position early and swivel on the non-kicking foot. The body leans back, both arms are flung out and the kicking foot comes up in an arc to meet the ball.

To keep the ball down, keep ur head facing down. To lift the ball. raise your head at the moment of impact and lean back more.