Kick (Strike with Feet)

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Learn to Move
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Delivering force to a stationary or moving object with the foot.

From left to right: student with right arm extended out to the side, a soccer ball beside their right foot and their left leg flexed at the knee. The same student, this time with their arm down by their side and their left foot is in contact with the soccer ball. The same student, this time with their torso twisted towards their left leg which is kicked out to the right. The soccer ball has been kicked away.
  • Stand behind the ball
  • Step forward with non-kicking foot and plant it beside the ball
  • Swing kicking leg backwards with knee bent
  • Swing leg freely from hip and follow through swiftly
  • Contact ball with instep or shoelaces just below centre of the ball
  • Follow through towards the target
  • Use arms to maintain balance

I can also...

  • punt a football
  • use a "give and go" in soccer
  • play sepak takraw

Self Check Questions

  • Does my leg swing like a pendulum from backswing, through impact, to follow through?
  • Is my leg bent when I strike the ball and extended when I follow through?
  • Do I use my arms for balance?