Other place kick resources:Get Grant Fox's bookAn article on kicking at martins rugby coaching archives plus info on tactical kickingA set of 14 sequential photos of a place kick plus tips on kicking
Whilst there are some standard basic guidlines for successful place kicking the majority of players have to develop their own personal style and routine that they are comfortable with and gives them a consistent strike. It is a feel for the ball that individuals must develop for round the corner kickers.
KEY FACTORS:
Tilt the ball forward on the tee and watch the contact point at all times.
Face square on to the football.
Try to use the same routine when lining up and approaching the ball.
Have a positive mental picture of the ball travelling between the posts.
Key words:
head down and follow through to help focus and to watch the ball.
Approach the ball in an arc. Without rushing accelerate into the ball.
Non kicking foot should be pointing at the target with your ankle in line with the middle of the ball.
Non kicking foot should be the width of your hips from the ball.
On contact your shoulder should face the target (this opens up the hips).
Head directly above the ball to ensure force is directed through the ball.
Make contact with the bone on top of instep.
End up on the toes of the supporting leg.
Transfer body weight through the ball.
Follow through to touch the hand of the balancing arm.
It is important for players to be able to correct their kicks and make the necessary adjustments,
The placement of the non-kicking foot is crucial.
For right footed kickers:
If you miss left it is probably because of
Your left foot is facing left.
Your left foot is too close to the ball.
Your left foot is behind the ball.
If you miss right it is probably because of
Your left foot is facing right.
Your left foot is too far from the ball.
Your left foot is ahead of the ball.
Position ;Number of kicks
1 5
2 4
3 4
4 2
5 2
6 4
7 4
8 2
9 2
10 1
Total 30
Keep your score each time you practise to check for trends etc.