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The 'Key Ingredients' of Kicking
Stuart Lierich - Specialist Kicking Coach
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Coach the PlayerNot the Program
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–Stuart Lierich
"Everything Matters"
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Whole of Body MovementNot merely a swing of the leg...
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The Kicking Engine
Trunk
Hip Flexors (Psoas)
Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris)
Flexibility in Front, Strength at Back
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Contact QualityBall & Foot
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Practical Considerations
Less fixation on grip
Smaller ball
External focus to improve (outcomes)
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Impact LinePath of Kicking Knee, Foot & Ball
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Practical Considerations!
Any Practice Promoting Change of Direction
Running Kicks - Left/Right...Bomb or Corner...Running Shot or Centre Field Pass
"Gates" analogy
Ball Set is Key
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Transfer of WeightTaking Momentum Through The Impact
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Practical Considerations!
2-3 steps post kick
Airport Runway
Channel
Self Awareness is Key
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Further Factors
Priming the Kicking Leg/Leg Drive
Role of Support Foot
Aiming Strategies (Place Kicking)
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Practice DesignSmooth Seas Don't Make Skilful Sailors
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Practical Considerations
Variability
Context
Challenge
Perception/Cues
Constraints
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Benefits of Modified GamesHighlight Micro-Situations
Manipulate Constraints
More Players Involved
More Individual Attention
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Creating a Learning Environment For optimal development & performance
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It's All About Transfer
Coaching or Telling?
Empowerment as a Tool
Instruction & Feedback
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