David Beckham Free Kick

To become good on David Beckham free kick you will need to practice many hours. His free kicks have great accuracy and tremendous curve. However they are not that hard as comparing with other free kick takers (Roberto Carlos) but his way of kicking the ball doesn’t either require any big power.

Here is how to use this guide
Start by watching the video where Beckham is demonstrating his free kick. After that you can continue on with reading the 9 steps on how to execute it by yourself. The last thing you should do is to read the tips.



Here is how to perform David Beckham free kick in 10 steps:

1. Start by placing the ball on the ground and make sure the ball is still

2. Now, take 6-7 steps away from the ball

3. Analyze the current free kick situation; distance, the wall and the position of the goalkeeper

4. Try to approach the ball from a 45 degrees angle

5. Close the angle as you approach the ball

6. During your last step (just before kicking the ball) you should place your supporting foot about 5-6 inches from the ball

7. Now, swing the arm of your supporting leg in a circle (see the video of how Beckham do it)

8. Bend your body back a little to force the ball to lift

9. Provide the ball with spin as your kick it

10. Keep in mind that the ball will fly where your supporting foot is pointing