TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1998//
TI  - The biomechanics of kicking in soccer
JO  - Clinics in sports medicine
A1  - Barfield, W. R.
SP  - 711
EP  - 28, vi
VL  - 17
IS  - 4
N2  - This article discusses the basics of kicking skill from development stages through mechanical characteristics of upper level players. Specific areas that are addressed include developmental levels, kicking components, approach angle, forces on the support foot, loading of the swing limb and subsequent movement toward ball contact, and the mechanics of ball contact and follow-through.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0278-5919
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -