Los Angeles superstar David Beckham has revealed the method to his free kick mad genius, saying his mental approach allows him to bend it like -- well, himself.

Scientists have studied the physics of the England midfielder's restart magic, but he claims the process begins as a mere theory reminder.

"I literally stand here, take one look at the goalkeeper and then just concentrate on the ball," Beckham explained on CBS news magazine 60 Minutes.

"Because I know that if you put it in the exact spot that you want it, there's no way the goalkeeper's going to get it."