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Uploaded by on Jun 6, 2011

How to chip a soccer ball is this week's Online Soccer Academy soccer training video. Chipping a soccer ball is a soccer kick that is great passing technique and it can even be used for shooting!

Description:
The chip in soccer can be used as a pass or shot. Mainly it's for passing. You want to use a chip pass when you want to lob it in to your teammate over a defender that's in between you and your teammate. It's easier for a teammate to receive this type of pass then you crushing it at them!

Key Points:
1. Strike underneath ball / Turn foot out using laces
2. Lean Back
3. Follow through low, not high

Equipment Needed: Ball, cones and a trash can

Exercise Player Can Do:
Set a target up like a trash can about 30 yards away from you. Place some cones between you and the target. Then practice chipping balls at the trash can. Don't rush; this is technique work, not fitness.

What Player Could Be Doing Wrong:
If the ball isn't getting high enough for you make sure you are not kicking down on it. Keep your swing low from start to finish so you can get under the ball.

If the ball isn't going straight for you make sure your shoulders are facing your target when you finish your chip. Also don't have your foot moving after you hit the ball. So keep your foot turned out. Think of a golf club. Does the bottom of the golf club move during the swing?

Bonus Tip:
The chip pass is great for those over the top through balls. For example if the field is hard and it's windy and you hit a straight driven through ball it may run out of bounds or end up in the goalie's hands. If you hit a chip with backspin it will slow the ball down when it hits the ground and allow your teammate to get on the end of it.

When practicing place the ball on a nice piece of grass so the ball sits up high, don't place it low in the grass.

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  • thats not a chip

  • @Cr7Neyjr11 if you are referring to a "chip" that you eat then yes, you are correct... that is not a "chip"! (LOL! Just teasing!)

  • I learned it but can you do a video on how to chip a ball when it's in the air??

  • @XXammarXX986 chipping a ball in the air would be hitting a volley underneath the ball so it creates back spin. That would be a tough one to master, but I will add it to my list of videos to teach. Thanks!

  • If I have farsightedness, does it interfere with my game or the problem will prevent me from representing the pro team?

  • @MyDandez hopefully it shouldn't. I am sure you will make the adjustment. Speak to your doctor about getting glasses that will help you. They have some cool sports style glasses you can wear while playing.

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  • hey jared for like the first 2 seconds it sounds like your your rap'pen because u go to the musics beat

  • It is like explaining someone how to whistle. You can explain a hundred times with no success. And you can try fivehundred times with no success. One tuesday, suddenly it works. I can't do it yet. Hopefully tuesday comes soon.

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  • you should teach the knuckle ball

  • thx u reallly helped a lot u improved my soccer skills big time... i dnt think i wouldv made it this far without ur help

  • Do u kick it under the ball?

  • Your amazing

  • thanx

  • @MyDandez that's absolutely no problem. eventually, you can use lenses!

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