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Psych development
CH 8 Kicking Development of Ballistic Skills (final)
Term | Definition |
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kick | ballistic Strike from the foot |
What does someone need to kick | Balance, foot/eye coordination |
What can you do to teach a kid how to kick successfully? | Keep ball stationary Correct form |
Characteristics of Early Kicking | No trunk rotation No arm swing No backswing Just as young children throw with arm action alone, young kickers use only leg action |
Proficient Kicking | Trunk rotation Lean back Running towards ball Back swing Arm swing Leg extended when kicking |
What other factors can modify the movement pattern used in kicking? | Field type (turf or grass) Type of ball in sport Type of task: distance or accuracy |
punt | a form of kicking where an object is dropped from the individual’s hands before impact with the foot |
Characteristics of Early Punting | Short step Arms drop to sides Ball is dropped from the waist Where contact with ball is made |
Proficient Punting | Back swing Opposition arms Trunk rotation Ball drops earlier |