The effect of altered ball approach on kick kinematics and shot accuracy: a soccer case study

Matt Dicks, J. Kingman

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Abstract

Soccer instep kick kinematics has been examined in the literature through 2D analysis and more recently 3D analysis (Levanon and Dapena, 1998: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30, 917–927). The importance of ball approach prior to kick execution has been recognised in other sports such as rugby (Jackson and Baker, 2001: The Sport Psychologist, 15, 48–65). However, there is limited research on the relationship between ball approach, shot accuracy and kick kinematics in soccer. The objective of this case study was to establish the effect of altering the ball approach, on kick kinematics and shot accuracy, when performing instep penalty kicks.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-100
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Sports Sciences
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2005

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