Lower limb movement variability during rugby union place kicking

Scott Ford; Mark Sayers

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Lower limb movement variability during rugby union place kicking

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Lower limb movement variability during rugby union place kicking

Scott Ford and Mark Sayers

Proceedings of the 33rd International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.888-891

International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports, 33rd (Poitiers, France, 29-Jun-2015–03-Jul-2015)

International Society of Biomechanics in Sports

2015

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

football

coordination

kinematics

3D motion analysis

consistency

Place kicking accuracy has a significant impact rugby match outcomes. This project investigated the variability of the kicking leg kinematics and the consistency on the stance and kicking foot positions at ball contact in a group of seven highly proficiency kickers. Kinematic data were collected using a high speed motion capture system (500 Hz) during six simulated attempts on goal. Movement variability was assessed using Normalised Root Mean Square of the swing leg pelvis, hip and knee kinematics, and the standard deviation of the stance foot at opposite plant and kicking foot at ball contact (BC). Results suggest a strong relationship between stance foot placement, swing leg movement variability and the orientation of the kicking foot at BC. This pilot study highlighted the importance of movement variability in determining consistent foot placement at BC in place kicking.

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Title: Lower limb movement variability during rugby union place kicking
Authors: Scott Ford (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Mark Sayers (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Contributors: F Colloud (Editor)
M Domalain (Editor)
T Monnet (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 33rd International Symposium of Biomechanics in Sports, pp.888-891
Conference details: International Conference of Biomechanics in Sports, 33rd (Poitiers, France, 29-Jun-2015–03-Jul-2015)
Publisher: International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Date published: 2015
ISSN: 1999-4168
Organisation Unit: School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449593402621
Output Type: Conference paper

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