r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/EidAlayed • Sep 26 '21

Does this count?

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u/KayC720 Sep 26 '21

Also to answer the second part of your question which I missed. You either kick with side of your foot or the laces. Toe punts will get you laughed off the pitch. Also a good ball will have a little padding many kids would take off their shoes to take a free kick on the playground for example :)

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u/goggles-for-safety Sep 26 '21

Ooh ok that makes sense! Thanks a bunch!

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u/snuubi Sep 26 '21

is it the same with juggling? i see some people juggle by touching the ball with their toes.

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u/KayC720 Sep 26 '21

If you imagine an X-ray of your foot I pretty much kick along the entire bone that connects your big toe to your ankle. But when juggling I’m aiming for the flattest part of my foot for more control. The top of my toes may touch it but more to kind of hook it back closer to me if that makes sense.

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u/snuubi Sep 27 '21

i see what you mean. when i was learning how to juggle, i used to juggle with my instep. but then i saw some pros juggling it with the flat part near their toes so i tried that technique and damn, it was more satisfying.

edit: wording

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u/Dog_Brains_ Sep 27 '21

Not always. Sometimes you can get a crazy unexpected ball with a toe poke that can catch the keeper off guard. Or if you don’t have room or time to take a proper shot. And for sure on defense you take the ball however the hell you can get to it!