Category
Football Codes
Document Type
Paper
Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify differences in place kicking performance and technique following a rugby-specific fatigue protocol. Three skilled place kickers performed four blocks of the protocol, between which they took three place kicks from a challenging pitch location. The success of the kicks, measures of physical exertion and lower body and torso kinematic variables were measured. Kicking success dropped following blocks 2 and 4 of the protocol, all missed kicks were wide of the goalposts. Individual differences were apparent. After block 2 the kickers demonstrated greater upper body motion, potentially a strategy to obtain fast foot velocity but at a detriment to accuracy. After block 4, collapse of the stance leg was observed which may have impacted the kickers’ stability. Further research with more participants and a specific focus on muscular fatigue is required.
Recommended Citation
Bull, Hamish; Murphy, Colm; Gilham, Jesse; and Atack, Alexandra C.
(2022)
"EFFECTS OF FATIGUE ON RUGBY PLACE KICKING TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE,"
ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 40:
Iss.
1, Article 26.
Available at:
https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol40/iss1/26
