If possible, the player should look up to see the position of the goalkeeper, choosing a side to shoot the ball.
Approach the ball.
Plant the support foot beside or slightly ahead of the ball, which helps to keep the shot low.
Keep the head steady and eyes on the ball.
Make proper contact with the ball.
Ankle of kicking foot is locked and the toe is pointed down if shooting with instep.
Hips and knee of kicking foot are pointed in the direction of the shot.
Follow through to keep the ball low (weight going forward, landing on the kicking foot).