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Kickball playing is fun but if you take it really seriously, you can turn fun into being an awesome player. Follow these suggestions to turn your love of kickball into a serious art. At the adult level, kickball is generally played with a cup in hand.
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1 Relax. Don't put pressure on yourself all of the time. It's fine to be competitive but be realistic about what you can achieve. Also, while it is important work to improve on your weaknesses, it is more important to really focus on your strengths and bring those forth,[1]XResearch source as these will gain you the confidence to be a good player.
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1 Run fast around the bases. The fielding team will probably try to tag you out.
2 Kick the ball hard. Try to drive the ball into the outfield for the possibility of extra bases.
3 Try to catch balls, especially when playing in the outfield. Don't let it slip out of your hands.
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1 Kick with your toes pointing down.
2 Use the top part of your foot (laces). Kick the ball on the top of your shoe, it will go higher and farther. If you kick on the front of your shoe, it won't go high or very far.[2]XResearch source
3 When the pitcher pitches the ball observe if the ball bounces. If it does, that is good. When the ball is not touching the ground, kick it.
4 Aim for where there is a bad player or where there is nobody.
5 Kick as hard as you can. Kick with confidence.
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1 Throw the ball to the nearest person. Or, if you can, throw it to one of the people near the pitcher.
2 Throw straight and don't bounce the ball. This can give a boost to the players running the bases.
3 Throw as best as you can. You can practice throwing at home or at a local park to improve your technique.
4 Catch the ball with your body instead of your hands.
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Team spirit
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1 Don't tell your teammates not to mess up. That sort of talk can make them nervous and they might fulfill it and mess up.
2 Support your teammates. If your teammate gets an out, don't make them mad by saying something mean. It can cause a lot of your teammates to get their head out of the game and mess up. Moreover, you'll get an out sometimes too, and you'd want your team having your back.[3]XResearch source
3 Expect the opposing team to try to unnerve you. That's their role, just as it's yours to do the same back. Don't be afraid of the other team. Ignore their tactics and just keep playing well.
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Question How do I kick curve balls? Community Answer To kick a curve ball, instead of kicking with your laces, kick the ball with the inside of your shoe as you would a soccer ball. The ball will curve more or less depending on what part of your shoe it makes contact with. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 21 Helpful 100
Question How can I kick the ball really far and hard, so that it slips out of people's hands? Community Answer As the article explained, kick with the top of your shoe. Try doing it really hard as you are kicking it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 27 Helpful 131
Question Where do I kick the ball if all places are filled up with good people? Community Answer You should try to first look for gap. If there is not a gap, then you should kick it away from first base, but not too high, where they would be able to catch the ball. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 30 Helpful 116
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Try your best. Don't let your other teammates do all the work. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
Play fair. No one wants to play with a cheater! Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
Use variety. If you have kicked hard multiple times in a row, try throwing a soft kick in. This will confuse the other team and give you time to make it to a base. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1
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Kick the ball low and fast, aiming to bounce it on the ground instead of popping it up high. Fielders have to bend down to grab grounders, buying you extra seconds to reach base.
Before games, build team spirit and unity. Feeling supported lifts performance and makes playing more fun. Defend teammates if opponents try trash talking.
Have new players try pitching if fielding is too challenging for them at first. Any position that will boost their confidence will help the team.
When running bases, surprise defenders sometimes by faking a steal, then bolting once the pitcher starts his windup. Mix unpredictable moves.
If you struggle kicking far, just focus on placing the ball away from the best opposing players. Precision beats power.
Take note of which opponents seem weakest during games. Use that knowledge when kicking by aiming for their areas.
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If some one is chasing you to tag you out, don't run backwards, because when they tag you, you're going to fall backwards onto the hard ground. Thanks Helpful 6 Not Helpful 3
Don't try sliding on blacktop. It hurts! Thanks Helpful 6 Not Helpful 3
Do not throw balls at anyone, if it misses they will run farther. Thanks Helpful 5 Not Helpful 3
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Co-authored by: wikiHow Staff wikiHow Staff Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 207,720 times. 62 votes - 76% Co-authors: 38Updated: April 8, 2025 Views: 207,720 Categories: Backyard Ball GamesArticle SummaryX
To be an awesome kickball player, try to kick the ball from the top part of your shoe with your toes pointing down, so that the ball with go farther. Aim for an area on the field where nobody’s standing, and kick as hard as you can. If you’re playing defense, always try to catch the ball if you can, using your whole body instead of just your hands so the ball doesn’t drop. When you’re throwing the ball, throw straight to the nearest person, and make sure not to bounce the ball. For more tips, like how to be a good teammate, keep reading!Did this summary help you?YesNo
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Annette
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"This article was so amazingly put. Ever since I discovered that you are not supposed to let the ball slip through your hands, I've been catching every pop up. My base running improved as soon as I started running fast. Who knew? Finally, the pressure that I faced when going up for a tournament has significantly diminished. My mind is at peace, and I am ready to ball."..." more Rated this article:
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Annette
Aug 2, 2022
"This article was so amazingly put. Ever since I discovered that you are not supposed to let the ball slip through your hands, I've been catching every pop up. My base running improved as soon as I started running fast. Who knew? Finally, the pressure that I faced when going up for a tournament has significantly diminished. My mind is at peace, and I am ready to ball."..." more Rated this article:
Mitchell Pike
May 17, 2016
"This article really helped me learn about kickball. I really wanted to learn about it. I've just played kickball in school and I thought to kick high. It really helped me! It said to kick low and long. Well now I might be a lot better at kickball. LOL."..." more
Anonymous
May 22, 2019
"I used to be decent at kickball, but now I bomb it over the fence every time for an automatic home run! I can catch so much better with the bucket tactic. Thanks for the help!"..." more
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May 15, 2018
"Helped me out a lot! I have a school tournament tomorrow and I need a lot of advise!"
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1 Relax. Don't put pressure on yourself all of the time. It's fine to be competitive but be realistic about what you can achieve. Also, while it is important work to improve on your weaknesses, it is more important to really focus on your strengths and bring those forth,[1] as these will gain you the confidence to be a good player. Advertisement 
1 Run fast around the bases. The fielding team will probably try to tag you out. 
2 Kick the ball hard. Try to drive the ball into the outfield for the possibility of extra bases. 
3 Try to catch balls, especially when playing in the outfield. Don't let it slip out of your hands. Advertisement 
1 Kick with your toes pointing down. 
2 Use the top part of your foot (laces). Kick the ball on the top of your shoe, it will go higher and farther. If you kick on the front of your shoe, it won't go high or very far.[2] 
3 When the pitcher pitches the ball observe if the ball bounces. If it does, that is good. When the ball is not touching the ground, kick it. 
4 Aim for where there is a bad player or where there is nobody. 
5 Kick as hard as you can. Kick with confidence. Advertisement 
1 Throw the ball to the nearest person. Or, if you can, throw it to one of the people near the pitcher. 
2 Throw straight and don't bounce the ball. This can give a boost to the players running the bases. 
3 Throw as best as you can. You can practice throwing at home or at a local park to improve your technique. 
4 Catch the ball with your body instead of your hands. Advertisement 
1 Don't tell your teammates not to mess up. That sort of talk can make them nervous and they might fulfill it and mess up. 
2 Support your teammates. If your teammate gets an out, don't make them mad by saying something mean. It can cause a lot of your teammates to get their head out of the game and mess up. Moreover, you'll get an out sometimes too, and you'd want your team having your back.[3] 
3 Expect the opposing team to try to unnerve you. That's their role, just as it's yours to do the same back. Don't be afraid of the other team. Ignore their tactics and just keep playing well. Advertisement 
Community Answer To kick a curve ball, instead of kicking with your laces, kick the ball with the inside of your shoe as you would a soccer ball. The ball will curve more or less depending on what part of your shoe it makes contact with. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 21 Helpful 100 
Community Answer As the article explained, kick with the top of your shoe. Try doing it really hard as you are kicking it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 27 Helpful 131 