As we walk or run as humans our toe naturally points forward as it moves forward. Keeping the toe down would cause us to walk or run looking like a clydesdale horse.
[header] How to cure toe kick in soccer [title] Understand our " natural kick ". [step] A child doesn't change anything about their natural walking or running stride when they first start to kick a soccer ball. It is almost like the soccer ball just happens to get in the way of their natural stride.