Soccer Kicking Biomechanics | Dr Neal Smith 

Thank you for watching Neal's prsentation. You can find the full lecture series here: ru-vid.com/group/PLI7VLEjUJidBpOCEyXIfHVHfLa5AhSqUm, including videos on hamstring injuries in football: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gHOLIbNpc68.html and rugby kicking: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8_F84dwUDRM.html Please note that I do reply to questions/comments, but all previous responses have been lost in transitioning the channel over to my new email address.

Great video and analysis! I'm still in my studies and a few points I would like to bring up from what I've studied and responses from few players (national level) The importance of dropping the foot on both passing and shooting is paramount. Essentially one should strive to 'kick with their knee' 90% of the time. Having full flexion of the foot and 'dropping it down' on ball strikes creates a firmer pass with less effort.. This max leverage becomes particularly advantageous when shooting. A tennis player will always keep their elbow fully retracted in the same way for serving. The final point I wish to make is the balancing foot which might lift eyebrows. In most scenarios.. balanced foot should be 90% straight on ball contact and become straight in follow through and foot pivot gives the ball its curl bend and dip. Sinisa Mihajlovic (scored 66 FK's against the best) he takes the same run up for every shot regardless of angle or distance.. his balance foot is straight just after ball impact I'm sure if you watch Carlos.. on ball impact the balanced foot stays locked straight. For some strange reason I hear many say to lock the ankle when kicking FK's ?? But how can spin be fully generated if the foot isn't used to turn the ball?? When throwing a ball.. how do we generate spin if we keep our wrists locked ???

You’re amazing. Thanks for your research and this great presentation. “Indiana Jones Whip” perfect analogy.

great video when considering return to sport from injury especially around the supporting limb and hips. Thank you.

This video is amazing huge thanks

Thank you so much for the video.

Your researcher should try using a Kalman filter to try reducing the noise happening during the impact with the ball.

Very good 👌

Amazing Vedio

Sounds intresting

What is the knee rotation angle while kicking. And at what angle knee is pulled back to the glute while kicking?. Does the hips slightly turn while kicking