Soccer Kick Biomechanics

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Soccer Kick Biomechanics
Michelle Maloy
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Kicking Velocity Comparison
The skilled performer toe velocity is 46 greater
than the novice performer
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Summation of Force

• A full body motion is used
• First the hips
• Then the knee
• Then the toe

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Summation of Force Skilled
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Summation of Force Novice
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Conclusions

• The skilled performer uses 46 greater toe
  velocity
• The skilled performer uses an efficient summation
  of force kicking strategy