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Soccer Volleys
Simply trying to score on a first time volley inspires a collective awe in the stands. The fans respect the player's willingness to go for it. To try to do the amazing. And when a first time volley snaps the back of the net, well, it's a roar from the crowd and a celebration that's heard up the street from the stadium.
Full Volley | Half Volley | Bicycle Kick | Side Volley |Scorpion Kicks | Extras
So again, even if a player misses when they try to score on the volley, the fact that he's tried to stike a ball on the volley, before it hits the ground or just after, is enough. The crowd appreciates the guts to go for it. But if the shot goes in then the crowd will erupt in a pandemonium.
What's the point of all this? Don't be afraid to fail or try things. Go for it. You' can't score unless you shoot and you can't score on the volley unless you try one.
Take a look at a few of these amazing strikes on the volley. Robin Van Persie's goal might just top them all, but in terms of importance and quality, Zidane's goal would is the most crucial, as it was done in the Champions League final no less. Yet, then there's Arjen Robben's volley versus Manchester United which wasn't half bad either, and this too was in the Champions League, although the semifinals.
Keys to striking the ball on the volley:
- Plant your standing foot at the intended target
- Don't lean back
- Try to hit the center of the ball
- Keep your ankle locked
- Follow through - strike through the ball
- Bend your knees a little bit
- Square your body towards the oncoming ball
Here's a good tutorial on how to volley the ball from Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart.
Full Volley (before the ball hits the ground)
Half Volley (just after the ball bounces)
Bicycle Kick (over the head)
Side Volley (from the side or at an angle)
Scorpion Kick
Extras
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