[header] How to bend a soccer ball [title] Take your approach at a slight angle from the ball. [step] Approach the ball as you would normally, except prepare to hit the ball with the inside of your striking foot. [substeps] Generally, your body alignment will not be facing the goal. 
If you're kicking the ball with your inside right foot, your body will be faced slightly to the right of the target. If you're kicking the ball with your inside left foot, your body will be faced slightly to the left of the target.