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The ball sometimes swerves and ducks without any deliberate attempt on the part of the player to produce this change in its flight. Indeed, when it happens he rarely knows the cause. Possibly the lace on the boot contributes to it, but the expert player can intentionally impart a swerve. This is done by drawing the foot slightly across the ball as it comes in contact with it. That is to say, in making the swerve to the right the foot is swung in towards the left. A swerving shot will often surprise a goalkeeper and beat him, but it should only be tried as a last resort.