Knuckle Vs Curl

Hey guys, for this blog post, I would be covering 2 types of shooting techniques. Oh course there are many techniques in the world of football that you may use in different situations and different timings. However, i would be covering the technique of  knuckle balling and curling.These 2 shooting techniques are at total opposite ends of the different shooting techniques.A "knuckleball" in soccer refers to a ball kicked at very low spin, which results in a zigzag trajectory.

Knuckle balling is very unpredictable with its constant swerving and dipping motion.This technique takes alot of time and effort to be perfected and it is not easy to apply even if its correctly mastered.Above is a video on mostly knuckleball shots. If you were to watch the number 1 & 2 shots, you can see the mega dip and the swerving of the ball, which is also known as a knuckle ball.Also below, you see the world famous free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo with him performing and executing the knuckle ball technique perfectly.

With its deadly speed and unpredictability,the knuckle ball technique would surely cause trouble for the goalkeepers.However, there are those who use the other technique of curling.Curling is self explanatory along with few of these videos.  

 

So let me leave you with a thought, Knuckle or Curl? In anycase, do what you are comfortable with instead of being someone you want to be, because everyone is unique and has their own identity to carve.I hope you guys would stay motivated in what ever sport or healthy hobbies you are doing and i hope you would stay strong out there guys! 

Done by: Joel Zhao