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Coordination changes associated with practice of a soccer kick

D I Anderson1, B Sidaway

  • 1Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
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.

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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.

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