Requires less contortion of the body, legs, and feet. Generally not taught in college and not at all in the pros. Not as accurate using today s soccer shoes. You have to purchase a special straight-on shoe or an attachment for the shoe, both of which are hard to find in local sporting goods stores. Attaching the accessory is hard.
Many kickers also play another position.
To change into a kicking shoe is time consuming. The ball does not travel as far. A kicker who uses a soccer shoe to kick straight-on has to make contact with approximately a 1 area of the tip of the shoe, magnifying minor form errors. Developing leg strength takes a lot longer. Minor form errors are not as likely to cause a miss.