The act of kicking a ball on the ground Make use of an excellent ball. Locate your kicking foot. Experiment with your approach steps. Set your non-kicking foot next to the ball. Step forward with your kicking leg. For shots, use the top of your foot, and for passes, use the side. Carry it out. That's how you kick a ball on the ground. All you need is space! This technique allows you to kick the ball through traffic or over opponents' legs without risking injury to yourself or others. It can be used for goal kicks, free kicks, and penalty kicks. Also useful for keeping your feet dry when playing in wet conditions.