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Introduction
We chose to look at the biomechanics of the soccer kick Two different kicks were looked at:
Literature reviewed
Majority of previous studies have focused on the kinematics Very few studies have performed 3-D analysis, those that have did kinematics only Previous studies found:
hip flexion followed by hip extension moment produces knee extension, not the knee extensors Knee flexors are active during knee extension to prevent hyperextension
(study by D.G.E. Robertson, C. Fernando, M. Hart & F. Beaulieu)
Methods
The motion was captured using the Vicon motion capture system 5 infrared cameras were used at a sampling rate of 100Hz. The data was filtered using a Woltring GCV filter A 28-marker set was used as illustrated left
Methods
The different kicking styles were analyzed for moment forces and power. The first style looked at was the straight kickwhere the athlete approaches the ball straight on. The next style was the sweep kick- where the athlete approaches the ball from the side. Subject was a male 22 year old experienced soccer player Performed 4 trials of each kick, and we attempted to analyze the best trials
Straight Kick
Approaching the ball straight on Mostly a flexion/extension action
Minimal abduction/adduction
Sweep Kick
Approaching the ball at an angle Substantial abduction/adduction components
Knee:
Extension is positive Flexion is negative
Moment power(W)
Positive = concentric Negative = eccentric
Knee:
Extension is positive Flexion is negative
Moment power(W)
Positive = concentric Negative = eccentric
Knee:
Extension is positive Flexion is negative
Moment power(W)
Positive = concentric Negative = eccentric
Analysis Summary
The hip flexors and extensors are responsible for producing the majority of the kicking force During knee extension, the flexors are active just before strike preventing hyperextension Hip extensor action just prior to contact is what initiates knee extension
Analysis Summary
The abduction/ adduction curves follow a similar path to the flexion/ extension graphs. The magnitudes of the abduction/ adduction are substantial for the velocities and moments, but much smaller for the powers. Anatomical structures resist moments thus reducing powers