Teaching Football Skills Shooting Skill Progression – Shooting Your Athlete Can: Approach ball from side, not straight on. Place nonkicking foot by side of ball. Swing kicking foot backward with bent knee. Keep eye on ball and head still. Swing kicking foot forward, knee pointing down. Straighten knee when kicking foot follows ball. Shoot with top of foot (instep) to generate power. Controls ball before shooting. Totals Never Sometimes Often Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004 75