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Three dimensional pelvis and hip interaction during punt kicking: skilled versus novice players
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Three dimensional pelvis and hip interaction during punt kicking: skilled versus novice players

Mark Sayers
2012 University Research Conference Program Book, p.16
USC Research Conference, 2012 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 09-Jul-2012–13-Jul-2012)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2012
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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science punt kicking
Punt kicking is a fundamental skill for many of the football codes and yet it has been subject to limited scientific investigation. The purpose of this study was to examine the interrelationships between punt kicking proficiency and pelvis and lower limb kinematics during kicks for maximum velocity. Three dimensional data (500 Hz) were collected during maximal velocity punt kicks performed by 15 semi professional (S-Pro) Rugby Union players and 15 male recreational (Rec) kicking sport athletes. Results showed that the punt kicking technique of the S-Pro group involved complex multi-planar pelvis movements, with greater emphasis on axial pelvis rotation than the Rec group. In addition, rapid axial pelvis rotation velocities were key determinants of the high punt kicking ball velocities developed by the S-Pro group. Conversely, less skilled punt kickers placed greater emphasis on simple flexion/extension movement patterns, a strategy that possibly limited punt kicking ball velocity. Results suggest that the skilled kickers may be generating a tension arc via a stretch-shorten cycle in the kicking hip flexors, although this area needs to be investigated further. The complex 3D pelvis movements incorporated by the S-Pro group may help to explain the high incidence of groin and pelvic injuries in high performance kicking sport athletes.

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