We analyse every type of free kick the Inter Miami superstar has in his locker — all of them different but devastatingly effective...
takes a look at what makes Messi such a brilliant free-kick taker and analyses the different types of shots he uses to bamboozle opposition goalkeepers.“You get used to shooting in a specific way and increasingly discover your best form,” said Messi in 2018.
“In the last few years I began to look and see if the goalkeeper moves before I hit the ball, how the wall is placed,” said Messi in 2019. “I study it more now. And I started improving the way I hit the ball during training,” he added. “It shifts all the weight to the outside of the foot. When he follows through and he’s striking the ball, everything is going on to the outside of his ankle ,” said Dr Brar.
Messi takes a shorter run-up — just two or three steps compared to Ward-Prowse’s four/five . The Argentinian has a much lower leg lift, follows through less and does not kick with the same full-body force as Ward-Prowse .
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lionel Messi gave Inter Miami teenager priceless piece of advice before his goal in Leagues CupLionel Messi gave a priceless piece of advice to young Inter Miami team-mate David Ruiz before he went on to score in the Leagues Cup.
Read more »
- Lionel Messi has 'transformed' Inter Miami after Leagues Cup heroics, admits beaten Nashville boss Gary SmithLionel Messi was 'just unplayable' in Inter Miami's League Cup victory, admitted beaten Nashville manager Gary Smith.
Read more »
Beckham and Messi steered Inter Miami to Leagues Cup triumphIt was the realisation of a dream for the former Manchester United superstar turned MLS club owner
Read more »
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati live updatesLionel Messi and Inter Miami are looking to qualify for their second cup final in a week as they take on FC Cincinnati in the U.S. Open Cup semi-final
Read more »
Two Lionel Messi assists completes fantastic comeback for Inter Miami in US Open CupLionel Messi has dragged his team into extra time.
Read more »
David Beckham responds to ‘fix’ claims as Lionel Messi inspires Inter Miami to another winLionel Messi is unbeaten since joining Inter Miami
Read more »