Kicking Performance in Young U9 to U20 Soccer Players: Assessment of Velocity and Accuracy Simultaneously.
Luiz H Palucci VieiraSergio Augusto CunhaRenato MoraesFabio Augusto BarbieriRodrigo AquinoLucas de Paula OliveiraMartina NavarroBruno Luiz de Souza BedoPaulo Roberto Pereira SantiagoPublished in: Research quarterly for exercise and sport (2018)
In summary, we concluded that simple biomechanical parameters of kicking performance presented distinct development. These results suggest that different training strategies specific for each age group could be applied. We provide predictive equations to aid coaches in the long-term monitoring process to develop the kick in soccer or search for talented young players.