PRO KICKING TIPS
PRO-SERIES
The precision and quality made PRO-SERIES gives you the possibility of unimaginable kicking dimensions.
With the indestructible stainless-steel legs, the PRO-KICKER ALLROUND, STRIKE and LOOP can kick much harder and more precisely without losing the finesse needed to spin, chip and curve shots around the defender or fullback/goalkeeper into the goal.
The legs, produced by using modern laser technology, are attached with a stainless-steel screw, and can be changed without any tools.
Please, note that the legs, all have a different weight on the thigh, a different thickness of the leg and a different height of the foot.
The body of these players are made from fine zinc.
The surface is powder coated and therefore extremely scratch resistant.
The mechanics of these figures is made of spring steel and will not bend even under high load.
PRO-SET
This set makes you a winner by giving you the competitive edge in competitions.
Use the equipment that professionals use and enjoy better control of the ball in tricky situations.
PRO-KICKER-ALLROUND
They can perform all kinds of shots, including the power shot, bouncer, chip shot and curved shot.
You can even spin the ball forward to make the ball stop with your colour on top, allowing you to stay in possession.
PRO-KICKER LOOP
They can do most shots like the ALLROUND, but can chip much more accurately, even above the closest defender or fullback/goalkeeper.
They are also useful for tricky bounce shots.
PRO-KICKER STRIKE
They can do most shots like the ALLROUND, but additionally can kick much harder with precision, keeping the ball straight and low.
The STRIKE is recommended for power shots.
PRO-GOALKEEPER/FULLBACK
They have no "diving" mechanism and therefore enables a fast response if the ball does an unpredictable bounce, or changes direction.
The body of the PRO-GOALKEEPER/FULLBACK is made from impact-strength plastic and is connected through a sturdy spring steel rod to the non-slip gripping block made of aluminium.
PROFESSIONAL TIPS
For two handed players, apply pressure with the pointer of one hand onto the base of the kicker. The other hands thumb on the back of the kicker, the middle finger on the chest and with the pointer press the button down.
For one handed player, hold the kicker between your thumb and middle finger, whilst pressing the button down with your pointer.
KICK VARIATIONS
POWER SHOT
Don't position your kicker too close to the ball for this shot. To place this fast and hard shot perfectly, you must hit the ball exactly in the middle. You have to press your pointer hard and fast on the button.
Use PRO-KICKER STRIKE or ALLROUND.
BOUNCER
To make the ball bounce, the kicker should be closer to the ball to make the ball fly in a low arc towards the goal, so that it bounces just outside the 5m box/goal square.
Use PRO-KICKER LOOP or ALLROUND.
CHIP SHOT
To lob the ball, you must place the kicker even closer to the ball, so that the kicking leg gets slightly pushed backwards. Take care not to move the ball and lose your possession.
Use PRO-KICKER LOOP or ALLROUND.
CURVED SHOT
You should barely touch the ball with the outside of the foot. Use your fine motor skills to judge how much pressure you release on the button.
The kicker is on an slight angle, approximately 35 degrees to the ball and kicks it off centre. There are three different ways to do a curved kick: low, high, and bouncing
Low:
This shot depends on the positioning of the defender. The foot must contact the ball off centre and is further away from the ball.
High:
Always possible. The kicker stands close to the ball and kicks it on the side.
Bounce:
Always possible. The kicker stands very close to the ball and kicks it on the side to make it bounce in the 5m box/goal square via a high trajectory.
Use PRO-KICKER LOOP or ALLROUND.
KEEPING POSSESION
To keep your colour on top of the ball, kick the ball hard on the outer corner.
The ball will rotate forward, rather than roll forward. With practice, you can locate the ball exactly where you want it for your next kick.
This is only possible with fairly new balls, without rounded corners.