There are lots of ways to pass the ball – with the outside of the foot, in the air, driven along the ground, even backwards using the heel – but the easiest and most accurate, whether straight to a teammate or into space for them to run onto, is the sidefoot pass. Tips on side-foot soccer passing technique Use the inside of the foot – that’s the area from the base of the big toe to the central area of the heel, under the ankle bone. Kick foot at right angles to the ball. Bell

Read our quick tips on how to improve your shooting, dribbling and passing technique! Shooting – When practicing by yourself, start in close to the basket, right in front of the hoop. Shoot at least 25 shots from four feet and in, without moving. Take your time and slow down each shot. Think about the correct form (ball resting in the hand, non-shooting hand, arm position, etc.) before each shot. Take your time! Hold and exaggerate your follow through on every shot. Only then