Striking with the foot or kicking is a manipulative skill synonymous with many sporting activities in Ireland. Kicking a moving object, foot dribbling, trapping and punting are all components of striking with the foot. This resource pack will initially address striking a stationary object as it is the easiest to become proficient in, and can be applied to many activities and modified games.
When a ball is kicked, force is applied to the ball from the foot causing it to move in the direction the force is applied. The more force applied, the further the ball will travel. Kicking is a very useful tool to develop coordination between the foot and the eye. Activities that use the skill of kicking include rugby, soccer, gaelic football and Australian rules football.