Specialist Rugby Kicking & Catching Coach, Stuart Lierich, covers the 3 Key Ingredients (or building blocks) for developing effective kicking execution for Rugby, AFL & GAA. A presentation from a recent popular webinar series, this technical content is designed to empower players and coaches at all levels peel back some of the layers that effect outcome of kicking in those sports.

1. The 'Key Ingredients'
of Kicking
Stuart Lierich - Specialist Kicking Coach

2. Coach the
Player
Not the Program

3. –Stuart Lierich
"Everything Matters"

4. Whole of
Body
Movement
Not merely a swing of
the leg...

5. The Kicking Engine
Trunk
Hip Flexors (Psoas)
Quadriceps (Rectus
Femoris)
Flexibility in Front,
Strength at Back

6. Contact
Quality
Ball & Foot

8. Practical Considerations
Less fixation on grip
Smaller ball
External focus to
improve (outcomes)

9. Impact Line
Path of Kicking Knee,
Foot & Ball

11. Practical Considerations
!
Any Practice Promoting
Change of Direction
Running Kicks - Left/
Right...Bomb or
Corner...Running Shot or
Centre Field Pass
"Gates" analogy
Ball Set is Key

12. Transfer of
Weight
Taking Momentum
Through The Impact

14. Practical Considerations
!
2-3 steps post kick
Airport Runway
Channel
Self Awareness is Key

15. Further Factors
Priming the Kicking
Leg/Leg Drive
Role of Support Foot
Aiming Strategies
(Place Kicking)

16. Practice
Design
Smooth Seas Don't
Make Skilful Sailors

18. Practical Considerations
Variability
Context
Challenge
Perception/Cues
Constraints

19. Benefits of Modified
Games
Highlight Micro-
Situations
Manipulate
Constraints
More Players Involved
More Individual
Attention

20. Creating a
Learning
Environment
For optimal
development &
performance

22. It's All About Transfer
Coaching or Telling?
Empowerment as a
Tool
Instruction &
Feedback