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Penalties and Free Kicks (Dead-Ball Striking)

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Penalties and Free Kicks (Dead-Ball Striking) is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Penalties and Free Kicks (Dead-Ball Striking)

Perform dead-ball strikes from the penalty spot and various free-kick positions outside the 18-yard box, practicing curling shots over an imaginary wall into the upper and lower corners. Coach prescribes 100 total penalty repetitions (10 sets of 10 balls) paired with 20-30 minutes of free kicks, 2 to 4 times per week.

Key points

  • Establish a consistent pre-kick routine and approach angle on penalties
  • Shape free kicks up and over the wall by striking underneath the ball with instep curl
  • Aim consistently for the side netting and top corners

Common mistakes

Approaching the dead ball with rushed, inconsistent run-up strides.

Sets: 10Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 1 min 51 sec
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