How to Hit a Long Ball in Soccer/Football

Become Elite's Tutorial on How to hit along ball in Soccer/Football with accuracy, back spin, and pace!

A long ball means that you strike the ball with your laces in such a way that it flies in the air to your intended target about 30-60 yards away. The kick is usually intended to be straight, high above the ground, with power and with a slight backspin.

Overview:
1. Approach the ball at a 45 degree angle
2. Plant your foot as you normally would, pointed at your target
3. Turn your knee slightly out and lean back as you strike through
4. Make contact with the toe/bottom of the laces on your foot.
5. Strike the ball so that there is a little backspin and it flies straight through the air
6. Follow through and do not land on your kicking foot.

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[ATTO]

I really like how you go over the common mistakes because I now know what I have to fix

[seamustheterrible]

The slow motion clips are the best I've seen. I shared this with my players. Thanks.

[usuvaususo]

very clearly explained. very helpful advice

[amaansiddiqui]

I've been playing for years and long ball is the only thing pulling me back

[tot]

THIS HELPS SO MUCH! Thank u I want to work on this because I’m behind all of my teammates in terms of long balls and I want to be on the same level as them so this is very helpful!

[chicagocgf]

this video is awesome...I'm 32 years old and my days playing for a "competitive" school team are done...but i still love to play and have so much fun learning stuff like this that i never learned, even after 10 years of receiving soccer coaching as a young boy. soccer can be a lifelong journey.

[joshuam]

Notice how he turns his hips during the follow through. Important!

[leif]

Excellent clarity! I especially liked the slo-mo shots. Very instructive!

[alinw-nt]

You're freaking amazing. I did it.

[mitalipathak]

I improved my long shot and I was able to shoot the ball from the half line and it went into the top corner thanks

[losarremangadosdesinaloa]

This guy deserves more subs and views
I've been looking for advice and his is completely clear unlike other youtubers

[shyamsundarkarkun]

thanks a lot .
I tried it and it was to useful, my team mates appreciated me

[JoshMan]

The long ball kick was hard to do. I’m a defender, so I need to have a Boot for free kicks and clearing the ball up the field. I going to fix my boot and do the steps you told me to do. Thanks for the soccer content. I love it. Soccer4life⚽️

[tevoyallen]

This is the best Soccer ball crossing tutorial video I've seen on YouTube. Great job and Thank you!

[xxfootballfunxx]

This is by far the best video I’ve seen about hitting a long ball as I have been searching for a video that will help me learn how to hit a long ball and after ages I have found the video! It helped me learn much more on how to hit a long ball! Thanks!!!

[rayheavenree]

Thanks! Today I embarrassed myself because I couldn’t kick far, but this helped me!

[rahul]

this tutorial is really amazing because it covers everything necessary to pull of this shot, and gives a straightforward answer plus answers to common problems, thank u for this man!

[mikkostratos]

Very helpful! the video is short and clear, with all the slow motion and then the troubleshooting explanation, no show off whatsoever! I want you as my coach! keep up the good work! :D

[masonroutt]

I watched this and after 2 games my goal kicks feel significantly better so I highly recommend you listen to this dude

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i just began to watch your videos yesterday and the way you explain the technique is awesome!, ive seen many other youtube channels but i dont get it, keep it up man! i hope you can make a volley tutorial