Half volley shot by Borinho

Watch my half volley shot tutorial. Try to imitate my moves. In the video, you can see some of the different types of shots using small and big balls. Some hit a goal, some hit a syrup bottle. The key is correct posture and movement at the moment of kicking the ball. Anyone can try the exercises.

How to do volley shot

This move is rather complicated, as the goal is sideways at the moment of the shot. We can’t see where the ball will fly, we can only rely on our senses. You have to hit the ball with your foot so that it moves horizontally in the air. If you hit the ball from below it will fly over the target, if you hit it from above it will hit the ground. Tilt your body slightly to the side while turning your hips in the direction of the shot. As you tilt your body and turn your hips, your feet will have enough space to kick the ball to the correct height.

Half volley shot advantage

This type of shot is useful because it does not require much free space. Most shots are preceded by preparation, which defending players can often prevent. However, this is quite difficult to do because it is unexpected and quick. Even from a single position, the ball can be hit with great force. As soon as the ball bounces or falls out of the air, it can be kicked immediately. Once the correct posture and movement are mastered, many goals can be scored with this shooting technique.

Professional volley shot

The way to learn this shot professionally is to take the time to practice. The precise posture and the moment of the kick must be in sync. This is not easy to get right. First you can hold the ball in your hand and kick it halfway. You need a wall to bounce the ball off of. So you can kick it into the wall hundreds of times in a row. Otherwise you can run after the ball all the time, which is very tiring. If you manage to find a wall that you can mark, you should mark it at different heights, for example with coloured chalk. The wall should be sideways and your body and hips should be facing the wall at the moment of the shot. This is always very important!

Master the half volley shot

If you want to become a master, you can continue practising this shot at home with a sponge ball. You can also use a small ball, which is even harder to hit correctly. The ball can be hit in the middle, or a little up or down from the middle. This is to control the height of the ball. When you’ve done the movement thousands of times, you’ll have a sense of what you’re doing, which you can then apply effectively on the football field.