How can you score a goal in football?

Is scoring what you enjoy most about playing football? Check out these videos to learn how to score a goal.

If you like running around on the football pitch, you might as well score a few goals along the way.

Actually, depending on what position you play, “from time to time” could turn into “we're counting on you to bring us back into the game”. Whether you're a scorer at heart but have trouble getting the ball into the net, or you're just discovering football and you reckon that scoring lots is the best way to get into it, our videos explain how to score a goal.

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Check out our videos that explain the various technical moves you need to help you score, so you can practise your skills in front of the goal and improve your technique:

Taking a penalty

How do you find the back of the net from the penalty spot? Watch our video on the art of penalty-taking and practise beating the keeper from the spot.

Taking a direct free kick

Want to learn how to score from a free kick? Watch our video and you'll soon be turning your direct free kicks into genuine goalscoring opportunities.

Dinking the ball over the keeper

So you're a goalscorer and you want to broaden your finishing skills? With our video you'll learn how to dink the ball over the keeper.

Curling the ball

Want to work on bending or curling the ball? Our video shows you how to put spin on your shots so you can score in style.

Kicking the ball with the outside of the foot

Looking to bend the ball more when you shoot? Reluctant to shoot with your weaker foot? Watch our video and learn how to bend the ball with the outside of your foot.