1. Fundamental Movement
Pattern of an AFL Kick
Presentation by Brendan Sainsbury, u3049701
Sports Coaching Pedagogy
University of Canberra
2. Background
The Ball
Oval Shaped
Leather
Drop punt
Most Common
Easily Controlled
Easy to Mark
Basis to every other kick
Ball should spin
backwards after contact
3. Key Points
Stride in to the kick
Ball drop
Back Swing
Swing and Impact
Post Impact and follow through
4. Stride into kick
Aiming for
Large leg split on stride
Firm placement of non-kicking foot
Open rotation of hips
Dominant hand on ball
Non-dominant arm for balance
Picture: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DhAvgZys56s/TfSVcDxN3iI/AAAAAAAAAw8/wrrXvaKyLOY/s1600/afl%2Bplayer.jpg
5. Ball Drop
Ball guided down with the hand on the same side
as the leg you will kick with.
Eliminates margin of error
Guiding to spot of impact to allow quality contact
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6. Back Swing
Non-kicking foot full contact on ground
Begin summation of forces
Rotation of hips
Hip flexion
Knee extension
Ball Released
Picture: http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/giants-not-in-the-ballpark-20120630-21a72.html
7. Swing and Impact
Major leg drive
Hips squared up
Maintain knee flexion just before contact
Contact ball on shoe laces
Contact bottom of ball
Point toes on contact
Picture: http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2008/09/01/franklin3_gallery__600x399.jpg
http://www.aflcommunityclub.com.au/typo3temp/pics/251cbbb897.jpg
8. Post Impact and Follow
Through
Head down on post impact
First stage of full extension of knee
Follow through needs to end balanced
Follow through needs to be as big as if not
greater then the kick to prevent injury.
Picture: http://www.smh.com.au/news/afl/jack-of-a-new-trade-joins-swans/2005/12/13/1134236063114.html
9. Factors that affect kick
Height of ball drop
Height of ball contact
Foot speed at impact
Balance during kick
Weather
Wind can affect ball drop
Wet ball can slide out of grip
Picture: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1647973/Essendon-cruise-past-disappointing-Lions
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