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The foot that stays planted while you kick with the other. Where you place your standing foot affects the direction and power of your shot or pass. Too far from the ball and you lean back, skying it. Too close and you can't get a clean swing. Coaches drill standing foot placement into youth players because it's the foundation of good technique.
When pundits say a striker "got his body over the ball," they usually mean his standing foot was positioned correctly - planted close to the ball so he could lean forward and keep the shot down rather than blazing it over.
Robbie
Feb 5, 2026
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