Why You Need To Be Able To Kick Off One Step
Oct 18, 2022
Have you ever heard the phrase
DON'T KICK OFF ONE STEP ?
We think this is an outdated way to teach kicking, here's why:
With the speed of today's game and the quality of opposition defensive zones, players often need to execute their kicks under immense time pressure.
Whether it's pulling the trigger into the corridor or entering forward 50, the best options only present themselves in very short time windows.
If your kicking technique needs 4-5 steps to build momentum, then your ability to quickly find a teammate is greatly reduced.
The solution is to improve your one-step kicking, not scrap it all together.
We've all seen someone take a single, slow step, lean back and then spray the ball off the side of their boot... the coach usually yells out 'don't kick off one-step'
But...
Shank kicks are not a result of the quantity of steps you take, but the intensity of your approach steps.
If your one-step-kick has enough intensity, you can create enough momentum to avoid all the technical errors that result in a poor kick (leaning back, stepping slowly etc.) plus, you are able pull the trigger on dangerous kicks.
So...
If you want to be a good ball user in the modern game, practice modern-day kicking drills like the One-Step Circle Kick, the Inside 45 Clap Drill and the Colour Cone Kicking Drill.
These drills are a key part of our 8 Week Kicking Program; the ultimate way to improve your foot skills this off-season.
Over an 8 week period, this online program will develop all 5 of the key components to becoming an elite kicker:
π Ball drop control
π Stance-leg stability
π Lower leg acceleration
π Follow through
π Decision making
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What makes this program unique?
Here at One On One Football, we understand the importance of detail when you're trying to improve a skill. That's why each drill video goes into much more detail than just HOW to perform the drill:
We also explain to you WHY the drill is important, WHEN to use it in your training session, HOW LONG to practice it for and WHAT correct execution should look and feel like.
Andrew Raines - the founder of One On One Football, and your coach for the program has designed the 8 week curriculum to imitate the experience of a private 'one-on-one' coaching session.
How is it delivered?
Our purpose-built digital interface allows you to access the entire program (including drill videos and detailed descriptions) from either your desktop computer, or on-the-go with your smartphone.
You can keep track of your progress, mark sessions as complete and loads more.
This program and the Clean Hands Program can be completed simultaneously, over the course of 8 weeks. You can purchase both programs in a bundle HERE.
Or, become a Footy iQ Member for just $29/month, and access ALL 6 of our Online Training Programs:
- Footy Fundamentals Program
- Bodyweight Strength Program
- Footy Running Program
- Mindfulness Movement Program
- Clean Hands Program
- Kicking Program
Still not sure if it's right for you?
Watch the video to get an inside look at the 8 Week Kicking Program, or click Learn More.
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