PUNT KICK MOTION FOR RUGBY PLAYERS WITH DIFFERENT KICKING SKILLS

Authors

Taisei Arakaki, Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science UniversityFollow
Michiyoshi Ae, Nippon Sport　Science UniversityFollow
Susumu Shibatani, Ota Tokyo Rugby Academy, Tokyo, JapanFollow
Naoki Numazu, Faculty of Health and Sport Science , Nippon Sport Science University, Tokyo, JapanFollow
Atuya Kurosaki, Graduate School of Health and Sport Science, Nippon Sport Science UniversityFollow
Masamitsu Ito, Nippon Sport Science UniversityFollow

Category

Football Codes

Document Type

Paper

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the punt kicking motions for different kicking distances in the college and professional rugby players. Three-dimensional coordinate data were collected from nine college rugby players and six professional players. They were asked to performed three different punt kicks aiming at 35-m, 50-m and maximum (MAX) kicking distances. The approach angle varied with the kick distance in both groups. For the 35-m kick, all players used a straight approach heading to kicking direction. For the 50-m and MAX kicks, they approached to the ball diagonally, which helped to increase the hip rotation range to acquire larger swing speed.

Recommended Citation

Arakaki, Taisei; Ae, Michiyoshi; Shibatani, Susumu; Numazu, Naoki; Kurosaki, Atuya; and Ito, Masamitsu (2024) "PUNT KICK MOTION FOR RUGBY PLAYERS WITH DIFFERENT KICKING SKILLS," ISBS Proceedings Archive: Vol. 42: Iss. 1, Article 143.
Available at: https://commons.nmu.edu/isbs/vol42/iss1/143