How to kick a Banana/ check side

Posted on 05 April 2008 by

A banana kick or sometimes called a check side kick is when the ball goes in the air as a banana shape or a boomerang.

This kick is usually kicked when kicking at goals on a tight angle on the wrong side. What this means is that if your a right footer and on the right (looking at the goals) and visa-versa for a left footer.

Steps to kick a banana/ check side kick

  1. Place your guiding hand (hand that guides ball onto foot) near the top of football.
  2. Other hand opposite side and near bottom of football.
  3. Ball should be placed at a 45 degree angle.
  4. Guiding hand guides ball to foot.
  5. The half of the football nearest to you hits the foot.
  6. Follow through with foot.

Extra tips

  • Depending were the foot hits depends on the angle the ball projects in air.
  • Count for the wind as it can take the ball from the correct angle (or it can help).
  • Practice kicking the banana/ check side kick along the ground.
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7 Comments For This Post

  1. Diego Says:
    July 16th, 2008 at 2:53 am

    I wanted to see how the ball goes as a banana! Do you guys have link for this?

  2. Jermayn Says:
    July 16th, 2008 at 8:42 am

    Hi
    Thanks for commenting and asking questions..

    If you try this video: The first goal is by Eddie Betts and watch the ball in the air as it goes the shape of a banana.

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  3. Andrea Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 5:22 am

    that video was pretty short, :) , i was also expecting to see the ball flying in the air… good tips though!

  4. Jermayn Says:
    August 13th, 2008 at 10:05 am

    Yes the video is very short, We are wanting to redo all the current videos and make them longer etc. if you look at the above link, you will a banana kick in the air…

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  5. Rachelloury Says:
    October 23rd, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    I think you are very well experienced in kicking a banana check side in to a right position. Thanks for he information.

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  6. daidamia Says:
    December 9th, 2008 at 7:06 pm

    Quick video that looks interesting..To learn Football,it also requires you to watch many football matches and take notes on the outcome of past games.

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  7. light bog Says:
    August 18th, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    I wanted to see go in the air and the person should of explained it couse wat if he is a leftie

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