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Question Number: 15685Other 6/2/2007Heather Leslie of Carroll, OH asks...What is the proper foot shape for passing and shooting a soccer ball? Answer provided by Referee Chuck Fleischer Heather its not the shape of the foot but the point of contact on the ball and the velocity of the contact. Energy transfer is what its all about. Some energy may be used to impart a spin on the ball as well as it accelerates from rest. Skilled players hit the ball the same way for the same shot. Their accuracy in predicting the path of the ball to the target is why they garner such high wages. Practice...
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