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Coordination changes associated with practice of a soccer kick
1Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|June 1, 1994
Summary
Soccer kick practice enhances foot velocity and coordination patterns in novice players. This motor learning study supports theories on skill acquisition and motor development.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Motor Learning
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Understanding motor skill acquisition is crucial for optimizing athletic training.
- Soccer kicking involves complex coordination patterns that evolve with practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate kinematic and coordination changes in novice soccer players after a practice intervention.
- To compare motor learning patterns in novices with experienced players.
Main Methods:
- Motion analysis of right leg movement in 6 novice soccer players before and after 20 practice sessions.
- Digitization and analysis using specialized motion analysis software.
- Qualitative and quantitative assessment of coordination changes, including hip and knee motion and timing variables.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in maximum resultant linear velocity of the foot post-practice.
- Observable changes in the coordination patterns underlying the soccer kick.
- Support for Bernstein's and Newell's models of motor skill acquisition.
Conclusions:
- Practice leads to significant improvements in soccer kick performance and coordination.
- Motor learning involvesปรับing coordination strategies to enhance movement efficiency.
- The study validates established theories on skill acquisition in motor behavior.