Hip Shot - Close Range Power
Players develop the hip shot technique, releasing the ball from hip height with full shoulder and hip rotation to generate power in tight spaces where no overhead draw is possible. Trains core engagement and low-trajectory finishing.
12 min
6-12 players
Advanced0.00s / 3.00s
Instructions
- 1Hip shot: ball held at hip height, full body rotation for power generation
- 2Excellent for tight spaces - no room for overhead draw
- 3Plant feet wide for stability and balance
- 4Rotate shoulders and hips together - core generates power
- 5Release point critical: ball leaves from hip level, rising trajectory
- 6Use when defender blocks overhead - hip shot goes under their hands
- 7Keeper expects high shots - hip shot trajectory surprises
Coaching Points
- Drive the hip through first — power comes from rotation, not the arm
- Plant your feet wide before shooting to create a stable base for the rotation
- Keep the ball at hip height through the wind-up; raising it defeats the purpose
- Aim low corner — the rising trajectory will carry it past the GK's late reaction
- Use this when defender's arms are up, not as a last resort