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Kicking a field goal is one of the most important aspects of rugby as games nowadays are decided by penalty goals and conversions. A good goal kicker can usually be guaranteed a place on the team.You will need a lot of objectives to cover and a lot of materials like,A rugby ball,a rugby tee,a field,rugby boots and a rugby goal.
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Warm-Up. It is very easy to strain ligaments in your leg while goal kicking so being warmed up and stretched is essential.[1]
Place the ball on a tee. There are numerous types of tees available and you can even use a mound of sand but ideally you want the ball leaning slightly forward, to expose the sweet spot, with a seam pointed at your target. Aim to just to the right of the posts. Point your non kicking leg to the middle of the posts.[2]Advertisement
Step away from the ball preparing your run up. This is all about personal preference. You may take 3 long steps backwards, look at the goal to make sure you are lined up correctly, and then take 2 long steps to the right, if you are a left footer. If you are a right footer, you may want to step to the left, but it is up to you. And if you prefer a different style, that's fine too: do whatever works for you.[3]
Focus your energy into your kicking leg. You can do this lots of ways such as swinging your arms or clapping your hands together.
Begin your run up to the ball. As you approach the ball try to plant your non-kicking foot as close to the the tee as you can.[4]
Shift your weight onto your non-kicking foot, and allow your kicking leg to swing through striking the ball.[5]
Strike the ball with your instep on the sweet spot of the ball. The sweet spot is located about 1/3 up the ball.
Follow through with your foot for maximum height and distance.
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Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can I maximize the distance?
Community AnswerTake a longer run up. Do some leg exercises to build up your quads, calves and hamstrings. - QuestionCan I kick if I am a flank?
Community AnswerYes. If you are the best kicker on your team, then you will be the one to kick for points. - QuestionCan I kick for a goal if I am playing the prop?Community AnswerYes. It doesn't matter what position you play.
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Tips
- Practice as often as you can as this is the only way to get better at goal kicking.Thanks
- Always be confident that you can do it.Thanks
- Don't take your eye off the ball until it leaves the tee.Thanks
Warnings
- Wear thick socks under your boots when practicing or else you can wear down the skin on your foot.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.myactivesg.com/Sports/Rugby/Training-Method/Develop-Your-Game/Improve-your-goal-kicking-technique
- ↑ https://ruckscience.com/learn/rugby-goal-kicking/
- ↑ https://ruckscience.com/learn/rugby-goal-kicking/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryhhM7Ks04
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ryhhM7Ks04
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