Gameplay reviewed 25 September 2026
Volleys in Illegal Soccer
A volley attempt fails for different reasons: the ball arrives above your reach, you move past it, or you begin the kick too late. Learn a controlled incoming ball first. Then separate a self-flick finish from a teammate return, because their setup and timing cues differ.
§Read the ball before committing#
The demonstration uses an incoming-ball indicator to help judge the meeting point. Watch both its location and the ball height. Sprinting directly at a high ball can carry you beyond the place where it becomes playable. Start with a short, predictable exchange so that you can recognise the approach.
§A two-player volley drill#
- Stand far enough apart to see the ball travel, without trying a full-pitch exchange on the first attempt. Let both players recover stamina.
- One player sends a ball upward toward the other. The receiver tracks its path and gets into position before adding the jump.
- As the ball approaches, jump and hold the kick input. NETBLOX advises holding it before the indicator rather than waiting until the ball has already passed.
- For a return, aim along a manageable path toward your partner. Repeatedly sending it steeply upward makes the next contact harder.
- After one clean return, stop and reset. Build to several exchanges only when both players can control the height.
- Finish toward goal only after the exchange works. A defender can interrupt the sequence, so this is a practice pattern rather than an unstoppable match tactic.
§Practise the self-flick finish separately#
For a solo attempt, Chrisu begins from a walk or standstill, flicks, watches the spark cue and moves toward the ball for a kick. Practise the flick and tracking part without a follow-up first. Once you can predict the path, add the kick.
Alek also demonstrates moving flicks. That is a useful progression after the slow version, not a reason to start every beginner attempt at full sprint. If you keep crossing underneath the ball, shorten your movement before altering your aim.
§Kick, pass and lob have different jobs#
Alek demonstrates aerial variations using the kick, pass and lob inputs. On the recorded PC setup these are left mouse, right mouse and F. Practise one type at a time with the same starting exchange; the labels on your own HUD take priority.
| Contact | Practice purpose | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Kick | A finish or stronger return toward the next target | Whether the target remains in the ball path after contact. |
| Pass | A more controlled exchange with a teammate | Whether Assisted Passes changes the selected receiver. |
| Lob | A higher ball path | Whether your partner can actually reach the next contact. |
§Fix the specific failure#
| Problem | Try this next |
|---|---|
| Ball sails above you | Lower the setup height and shorten the exchange. |
| You run past the contact point | Get under the path earlier, then reduce forward movement. |
| Kick happens after the ball passes | Begin holding the input earlier in the approach shown by the tutorial. |
| The first return works and later ones fail | Reset stamina and keep the return height consistent. |
| Your self-flick does not connect | Return to a slow start and watch the spark cue before chasing. |
| A defender breaks the chain | Use the open pass or normal shot; do not force another return. |
§Use the simplest finish that is available#
§Find your next practice task#
§FAQ#
Is infinite volley literally unlimited?
The reviewed demonstration calls it infinite, but also discusses stamina management and interference. This guide makes no claim that a chain is unlimited or unavoidable.
Is there an exact timing window in milliseconds?
The reviewed footage gives visual cues, not a measured timing window. Use a repeatable exchange and adjust your input earlier or later based on the result.
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