Experiment 1

Overall Driving Question: What is the most efficient pass?

Experimental Driving Question: How does the technique used when passing the ball affect the accuracy?

Experiment Details: 

In order to effectively test this driving question, I have to set up the experiment in a manner where I reduce as many variables as possible. To reduce the variability of the outcomes in this experiment, I will set up a cone 20 meters away from the spot where I am kicking. I will test three different techniques and measure the displacement of the ball relative to the cone. These techniques include, a lofted pass (ping), trivela, and a regular ground pass. Ideally, my goal is to get as close as possible and use the same effort so I do not skew the experiments results.

So, how do these passes differ from one another? By viewing the video, the motion of the ball is different (i.e. a ping is projectile motion and a ground pass/trivela is linear motion) and also the contact point of where the foot hits the ball and the part of foot used is different. Below are pictures showing the difference contact points of each kick and a trial from each of the different techniques.

Click link to see my motion graphs

Link to Video