| A | B |
|---|
| kicking the top of the ball | ball stays low. |
| kicking the middle of the ball | ball goes straight. |
| kicking the bottom of the ball | ball pops up as a softball. |
| kicking the left side of the ball | ball goes right. |
| kicking the right side of the ball | ball goes left. |
| caresses ball during strides | keeps ball close. |
| striking the ball with laces | improves accuracy in passing. |
| Pendulum swing with foot | push pass to partner. |
| gain quick possession of an uncontrolled ball | cushion and stop the ball as if catching an egg. |
| lunging to cover a lot of space | goalie dive |
| a lofted drive pass | should be contacted near the toes on the instep |
| tackling the ball | force is exerted to block simultaneously with the opponent |
| heading with high contact on the ball | propels the ball downward to the ground |
| heading with low contact on the ball | propels the ball upward |
| heading and striking the ball in the middle | propels the ball straight forward and parallel to the ground |
