How to kick a Snap

Posted on 28 January 2009 by Jermayn

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A Snap kick means the ball is to be kicked at an angle. A Snap kick is used to kick at goals on an acute angle or to kick to a team mate who is not in front of you. This makes the football go in the opposite arch of a banana kick.

Please use the written and video instructions to learn how to kick a Snap.

Steps to Kick a Snap

  1. Hold the football horizontal in between your hands.
  2. Guide the football down onto your foot with your hand.
  3. Outside part of the football hits the tongue area of your boot.

Extra tips

  • Depending on the angle you want the football to go, is the angle it hits your foot.
  • Learn to kick Snaps of both feet.
  • Learn to kick the ball using a Snap to go along the ground and reach a certain point.
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Meet Jermayn

Web designer by trade and joint owner and creator of Kick2Kick. Played football for Chapman Valley football club for ~10 injured years up in Geraldton & had the pleasure of playing in their Grand Final win in 2001. Injuries and other commitments caused Jermayn to give up playing but not his love for the great game.

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