How to Do a Bicycle Kick in Soccer

Step 1
Keep your back to the target and your eyes on the ball.

Step 2
Bring the knee of your non-kicking leg toward your chest followed immediately with the same motion of your kicking leg. The movement of your legs will appear as if you're pedaling a bicycle backwards.

Step 3
Extend your kicking leg to meet the ball while you're airborne and falling backwards.

Step 4
Pedaling down with your non-kicking leg, kick through the ball.

Step 5
Pull your toes back so your ankle makes a right angle as you connect with the ball.

Step 6
Extend both arms and your palms facing the ground behind you to brace yourself.

Step 7
Watch the knee of your kicking leg until you're on the ground to insure that you don't hit your head.


*Tips & Warnings:

• Comparisons to Pele won't be immediate. This kick takes practice to learn.
• If you increase the speed of the pedaling motion, the force of the kick increases.
• There's a lot of timing involved, so don't get discouraged if it takes a while to do this kick.
• Practice on a soft surface like a tumbling mat or your bed to learn how it feels to fall doing a bicycle kick. If you're a kid, it's probably not a bad idea to ask your parents before you start jumping on the bed.
• If you have any condition which would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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