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  Five myths about shooting technique: fact-checked Does a shot always have to be hard? Is the volley purely a matter of talent? Five common myths about scoring goals...
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  One-touch football: why the first touch decides goals One touch fewer means one more chance. Why one-touch football is so important in the modern game and how to improve your...
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  Header or volley? The right technique for every cross A cross comes into the box. Header, volley or first touch? How to make the right decision in a split second.
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  Ballon d'Or for Dembélé: what we can learn from the world's most two-footed striker Ousmane Dembélé is the best footballer in the world. His greatest weapon: he's equally dangerous with both feet. What that means for...
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  The weak foot: why two-footed players are more dangerous Most players only shoot with one foot. Why it's worth training your weak foot, and how to go about it.
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  Why volleys are so difficult: the physics behind the first-time finish A volley is over in the blink of an eye. What happens in terms of physics, and why even small deviations have...
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  It starts tomorrow: why first-time finishes matter at the Euros Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany on 14 June. A look at legendary volleyed goals in Euro history and what they have...
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  The 5 most common volleying mistakes - and how to fix them Does the ball fly over the goal or just hit the ground? Usually one of five typical mistakes is to blame.