Kicking accuracy is an important component of successful penalty kicks, which may be influenced by the approach angle. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of approach angle on kicking accuracy and three-dimensional kinematics of penalty kicks. Seven male amateur recreational soccer players aged (mean ± s) 26 ± 3 years, body mass 74.0 ± 6.8 kg, stature 1.74 ± 0.06 m, who were right foot dominant, kicked penalties at a 0.6 x 0.6 m target in a full size goal from their self-selected approach angle, 30º, 45º and 60º (direction of the kick was 0º). Kicking accuracy and three-dimensional kinematics were recorded. Results revealed that there was no significant difference in kicking accuracy (p = 0.27) or ball velocity (p = 0.59) between the approach angles. Pelvic rotation was significantly greater under the 45º and the 60º approach angles than during the self-selected approach angle (p < p =" 0.01)" p =" 0.04).">
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| Glen takes the majority of accolades at end-of-season event. |
| Glen Johnson took a hat-trick of awards during Pompey's end-of-season ceremony on Monday night. The England right back deservedly scooped the fans' player of the season and players' player of the season whilst his stunning goal against Hull picked up the award for goal of the season. David James took the award for outstanding contribution to the Portsmouth community but couldn't accept the award in person due to his surgery preperations tomorrow so Linvoy Primus accepted the honour on his behalf. Finally, Paul Hart gave Matt Ritchie the young player of the season award following his outstanding loan spell at Dagenham & Redbridge. The 19-year-old winger scored 12 goals for the Daggers and will be one to watch next season for sure. So well done to him, Jamo and Glen Johnson in particular. He knows how much the club appreciates him so hopefully this may persuade him to rebuff any offers that come his way in the summer. |
Manchester City
Manchester City have spent 10 years in the Premier League since its inception in 1992. In the 2002/03 season, they became one of only two English teams to have qualified for the UEFA Cup through the 'Fair Play ranking'. This meant that the plush new City of Manchester Stadium was treated to European football just weeks after opening for the start of the following campaign.
Kevin Keegan and then Stuart Pearce, established the club in the Premier League, and under the latter, they finished in 14th place in the 2006/07 season. He was replaced by Sven-Goran Eriksson who guided the club to a ninth place finish in the 2007/08 campaign. City also secured UEFA Cup football via the 'Fair Play ranking' for a second time.
However, Eriksson was replaced by Mark Hughes in June and the Welshman will be looking to improve on the club's league position last season as well as overseeing a strong European campaign.
In September 2008, a takeover by the Abu Dhabi United group suddenly made City one of the richest clubs in the world. On deadline day, they smashed the British transfer record with a surprise £32.5m swoop for Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho. However they failed in a £100m bid to sign Kaka from AC Milan in January 2009.
Club Heritage
In 1880, St Mark's Church established Manchester City FC which moved to Hyde Road seven years later and was renamed Ardwick AFC to reflect its new location. The club joined the Football League as founding members of the Second Division in 1892, and after experiencing financial difficulties in the 1893/94 campaign, were reformed as Manchester City FC.
The first major honour arrived in April 1904 when a 1-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers secured the FA Cup. A fire in 1920 destroyed the Main Stand at Hyde Road and in 1923, the club moved to Maine Road in Moss Side, where they played in front of crowds of more than 70,000.
After winning the FA Cup again in 1934, the club won the league title for the first time three years later. Manchester City were relegated from the First Division in 1938 despite scoring more goals than any other team.
City have won the FA Cup four times, with the 1956 triumph over Birmingham City notable for goalkeeper Bert Trautmann continuing to play on despite unknowingly breaking his neck. A second title was claimed under the joint management of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison in 1968, with a dramatic 4-3 win at Newcastle United.
Premier League History
1993/94 - Brian Horton replaces Peter Reid as manager
1994/95 - Chairman Peter Swailes replaced by club legend Francis Lee
1995/96 - Alan Ball replaces Horton
1995/96 - Relegated from FA Carling Premiership
1996/97 - Steve Coppell replaces Ball
1996/97 - Frank Clark replaces Coppell
1997/98 - Joe Royle replaces Clark
1997/98 - Relegated to Second Division
1998/99 - Promoted to First Division via play-offs
1999/00 - John Wardle and David Makin become the club's major shareholders
1999/00 - Promoted to FA Carling Premiership
2000/01 - Relegated from FA Carling Premiership
2000/01 - Kevin Keegan replaces Royle
2001/02 - Promoted to Barclaycard Premiership
2002/03 - Nicolas Anelka joins from PSG for £13million
2002/03 - David Bernstein resigns
2002/03 - John Wardle becames temporary chairman
2003/04 - Club moves to City of Manchester Stadium
2004/05 - Stuart Pearce replaces Keegan in March 2005
2006/07 - Thaksin Shinawatra acquires a 75 per cent share in the club
2007/08 - Sven-Goran Eriksson replaces Pearce
2007/08 - Eriksson leaves the club in June to be replaced by Mark Hughes
2008/09 - Takeover by the Abu Dhabi United group makes City one of the richest clubs in the world and they smash the British transfer record to sign Robinho from Real Madrid for £32.5m.
Match between Manchester United and Indonesia to be Broadcast Abroad
Match between Manchester United and Indonesia to be Broadcast Abroad
The MU visit to Indonesia is part of a promotion tour in Asia. They will also visit Malaysia, South Korea, and China.
“We already have an agreement to broadcast the match with European standards,” said ProEvent Director, Julian Kam, in Jakarta, yesterday (12/5).
Julian confirmed that MU will not cancel its visit to Indonesia although there will be an election in Indonesia.
“We have spoken to many parties in Indonesia and been assured that the situation is supportive,” he said.
The match will be an opportunity for Indonesia to tell the world that Indonesia is safe.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney Biography
Wayne Mark Rooney (born 24 October 1985 in Liverpool) is an English 
Rooney was brought up in an urban area of eastern Liverpool called Croxteth, where he and his two brothers attended the local De La Salle Catholic School.
His boyhood team was always Everton; his love for his home town club was famously bore out when he wore a T-shirt reading "Once a blue, Always a blue". However, he would end up playing just two seasons with Everton before demanding, and then executing, a transfer. This has left him on unfavourable terms with Everton fans, as they showed when he returned to Goodison Park and he was booed severely.
Although he has been under an intense media spotlight since first arriving on the scene in 2002, it was not until his performances at Euro 2004 that he gained a reputation on the world stage, as he spearheaded the English attack, scoring four goals. Rooney is also on the cover of the FIFA 07 video game in the United Kingdom.
Rooney has also been compared to George Best and Paul Gascoigne in terms of talent.[4]
Wayne Rooney in the Premiership
After excelling for Liverpool Schoolboys and The Dynamo Brownwings, Rooney was signed by Everton shortly before his 11th birthday. Rooney gained national prominence on the 19th of October 2002 when he became the youngest goal scorer in the history of the Premier League at 16 years and 360 days while playing for Everton (though this record has since been surpassed twice). His goal against then-champions Arsenal was a last-minute winner and brought to an end the London side's 30-match unbeaten run. At the end of 2002 he won the BBC Sports Young Personality of the Year award. On 26 December 2002 he "achieved" the record of becoming the youngest player ever to be sent off in a Premiership game. This is also his only standing record in the Everton books.
National team career
He has also figured prominently in recent England international matches, after having become the youngest ever player to play for England, in a friendly against Australia, on 12 February 2003, aged 17 years, 111 days. This record has since been surpassed by Theo Walcott, who came off the bench to play in England's friendly against Hungary on 30 May 2006. England's youngest ever player previous to Rooney was James F. M. Prinsep of Clapham Rovers, who made his debut almost one and a quarter centuries before, on 5 April 1879, aged 17 years, 253 days. Rooney is also the youngest England scorer ever (17 years, 317 days).
His reputation as one of the world's most exciting young players was further enhanced by his impressive performances for England at Euro 2004 in Portugal. At the tournament Rooney became the youngest player ever to score in the UEFA European Football Championships, when on 17 June 2004 he scored twice against Switzerland; although the Swiss player, Johan Vonlanthen, broke this record against France four days later. Unfortunately Rooney was injured early in the quarter final match against Portugal and England were subsequently knocked out on penalties.
World Cup 2006 - Wayne Rooney
There was concern for Rooney's fitness ahead of the 2006 FIFA World Cup after the fourth metatarsal on his right foot was broken, possibly in several places, following a seemingly innocuous challenge from Paulo Ferreira during Manchester United's 3-0 defeat away at Chelsea on 29 April 2006, putting him out of action for an estimated six weeks. This was also the first match he played in the re-branded Nike Total 90 'Supremacy'. The boot's safety went under the spotlight after many considered it unsafe to wear.
A bone scan on 25 May 2006 suggested he would not be expected to return in time for the World Cup group ties, with a decision to be made on his return to training after these games had passed. Shortly afterwards his international manager confirmed he would travel with the squad to Germany, and would return to have another bone scan on 7 June. Ahead of this scan, Wayne claimed to be feeling fine and was "300% confident" of his own fitness. Rooney was reported to be back, doing light training on 2 June, working on kicking the ball and running.
On 7 June, Wayne Rooney had his second scan, with reports saying he would play in the World Cup as he boarded a flight to Baden-Baden to regroup with the England squad.
On 8 June, Sven-Göran Eriksson said that he was "injury free" and that "he just needs to get back his fitness before he can play". Eriksson hinted at a possible involvement in the later group stage matches and almost certainly, should England progress, in the second round of the competition.
On 15 June, Sven-Göran Eriksson and FA doctors declared Rooney match fit in time for the match against Trinidad & Tobago. Prior to the match there was much speculation as to whether his health would be risked by playing him at this stage; the speculation was ended when he entered the match in the 58th minute, replacing Michael Owen. Although Rooney did not score, England's fans were keen to see him running with pace (as if he was match fit many weeks before his medical clearance) and making his presence felt on the attack. On 18 June, Eriksson announced that Rooney would be starting England's next game. Rooney's rush into play was much to the dismay of his club team, Manchester United, who were concerned that a full recovery would be jeopardised.
On 20 June, Rooney started in the final group match, England against Sweden, helping England to a 2-2 draw.
On 25 June, Rooney once again started in England's second round game (knock-out rounds) against Ecuador. Although he failed to score, he looked lively and appeared to be fully fit and definitely match fit.
On 1 July, Rooney was sent off in the quarter final against Portugal while fighting for possession with Chelsea and Portugal defender Ricardo Carvalho. Rooney appeared to stamp down on Carvalho's groin and was sent off by referee, Horacio Elizondo. Rooney later announced, through the serialisation of his biography in the Daily Mail, that the stamp on Ricardo Carvalho was unintentional. He became only the third English player to be sent off in a World Cup Finals. Due to his red card, he missed England's opening Euro 2008 qualifiers against Andorra on 2 September and Macedonia on 6 September.
What is Penalty
A penalty kick is a type of free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards (approximately eleven metres) out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.
A penalty kick is performed during normal play. Similar kicks are made in a penalty shootoutnot to determine who progresses after a drawn match; though similar in procedure these are penalty kicks and are governed by different rules.
Award
A penalty kick may be awarded when a defending player commits a foul punishable by a direct free kick against an opponent or a handball, within their own penalty area (commonly known as "the box" or "18 yard box"). Note that it is the location of the offence — and not the position of the ball — that defines whether a foul is punishable by a penalty kick or direct free kick, provided the ball is in play.
The referee signals the award of a penalty kick by blowing the whistle and pointing to the penalty mark.
Penalty area
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The penalty area (colloquiallly also known as the 18-yard box, penalty box or simply the box), is an area of an association football pitch. It is rectangular and extends 16.5 metres (18 yards) to each side of the goal and 16.5 metres in front of it. Within the penalty area is the penalty spot (or penalty mark), which is 11 metres (12 yards) from the goal line, directly in-line with the centre of the goal. A penalty arc adjoins the penalty area, and encloses the area within 9.15 metres (10 yards) from the penalty spot; it does not form part of the penalty area and is only of relevance during the taking of a penalty kick.[1]
Previously, penalty areas extended the width of the field, but were reduced to their current dimensions in 1901.
Functions
Fouls punishable by a direct free kick (i.e. handling the ball and most physical fouls), committed by the defensive team within the penalty area, may be penalised by a penalty kick. A penalty kick is taken from the penalty spot.
The penalty area has other functions, including:
- Goalkeepers: The area delimiting the area in which a goalkeeper may legally handle the ball;
- Goal kicks: The ball is not in play until it has left the area, and opposing players must remain outside the area until this time;
- Defensive direct free kicks and indirect free kicks: Again, the ball is not in play until it has left the area, and opposing players must remain outside the area until this time;
- Taking of penalty kicks: players other than the kicker and the goalkeeper must remain outside the area (and also the penalty arc) until the kick has been taken.
How to Kick ball
Instructions
- Step 1
Set up the football for a kickoff. Position the football on the tee almost perpendicular to the ground, but angled slightly toward you.
- Step 2
Set up a field goal attempt, if you are looking to score. Have the holder kneel on the opposite side of the ball from where you'll be running, and place the football with the laces forward (away from you) and the ball almost perpendicular to the ground, but angled slightly toward you, the kicker. The holder should place either his palm or the tips of his index and middle fingers on top of the ball, gently applying pressure to hold it in place.
- Step 3
Take three steps back. If you kick with your left foot, take two and a half steps to the right. If you kick with your right foot, take two and a half steps to the left.
- Step 4
Run toward the ball, starting with the foot you won't be kicking with.
- Step 5
Plant your nonkicking leg firmly about 1 foot to the side of the ball, your foot pointing in the direction in which you want the ball to go (between the goal posts, for example, or straight down the field for a kickoff).
- Step 6
Power through the ball with your kicking foot, making contact about one-third of the way above the ball's lower tip. For maximum distance, kick with the top two inner shoelace holes of your shoe.
- Step 7
Follow through as much as your flexibility will allow.
- Step 1
Stand 15 yards behind the line of scrimmage.
- Step 2
Catch the ball when the center snaps it to you.
- Step 3
Hold the ball out in front of you horizontally with the laces pointing up.
- Step 4
Take two steps forward, beginning with your kicking foot.
- Step 5
Drop the ball toward your kicking foot and kick the ball hard with the top of your foot.
- Step 6
Follow through with your kicking leg as high as your flexibility will allow. Some punters practically kiss their knee.
Perform a Kickoff or Kick a Field Goal
Punt a Football
Premier League Preview: Newcastle United - Middlesbrough
10 May 2009 23:00:00
Kick-Off: Monday, May 11; 20:00; St James' Park, Newcastle
Neither Alan Shearer nor Gareth Southgate would have wanted so much to be riding on this Tyne-Tees derby. However, the ramshackle nature of the seasons of both Newcastle United and Middlesbrough has made it so.
The north-east has not done itself proud in this Premier League season, with Sunderland also propping up more than their fair share of opponents in the table.
But the the Black Cats' neighbours have fared even worse. Newcastle under Alan Shearer have not been any better than Newcastle under Chris Hughton or Joe Kinnear. Shearer spoke of the eight games the side had to save themselves upon his installation at the helm. They now have three, of which this is the most important and winnable.
Form has not been good though; Newcastle have failed to win any of their previous ten Premier League games and are tied on 31 points with both West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough. Last week's demoralising hiding at the hands of Liverpool did little to mask the glaring deficiencies that have plagued the Toon's season. Lax marking from set-pieces, indiscipline and lack of imagination in attack punctuated a limp display that leaves the Magpies listless; even more so thanks to West Brom's weekend win.
When Middlesbrough took four points from Hull City and Fulham in two matches around a fortnight ago, there was renewed hope around the Riverside that perhaps the team could avoid the drop. Newcastle were caught, and passed, in the table and Gareth Southgate cut the figure of a manager who actually believed his team would escape.
The last two matches, defeats to Arsenal and Manchester United, would have conceivably been conceded when the fixture list was released last summer, but the derby has loomed into focus as a clichéd 'must win' tie.
However, the Tyne-Tees derby is one of the most difficult in the Premier League to pick up the three points, with each of the last four ending level.
The loser, if there is one, faces being cut adrift with the Baggies at the bottom, while the victor will take a huge step towards safety. However, there remains the strong possibility of a draw, and with it, the small crumb of comfort that is a single point each.
Parity could doom both sides, a win for either will condemn the other. Suffice to say, there has never been a bigger game for either manager in their nascent Premier League careers. By Monday night, one could be facing the dread of working in the Championship.
Form Guide
Newcastle United:
May 3 v Liverpool (A) LOST 3-0
Apr 27 v Portsmouth (H) DREW 0-0
Apr 19 v Tottenham Hotspur (A) LOST 1-0
Apr 11 v Stoke City (A) DREW 1-1
Apr 4 v Chelsea (H) LOST 2-0
Middlesbrough:
May 2 v Manchester United (H) LOST 2-0
April 26 v Arsenal (A) LOST 2-0
April 18 v Fulham (H) DREW 0-0
April 11 v Hull City (H) WON 3-1
April 4 v Bolton Wanderers (A) LOST 4-1
Team News
Newcastle United:
Joey Barton is suspended following his dismissal against Liverpool last week, while Jose Enrique is still struggling with hamstring problems. Alan Smith has a thigh injury and is not likely to feature but Steven Taylor is back in training.
Possible Line Up: Harper; Beye, Taylor, Coloccini, Duff; Butt, Nolan R Taylor, Gutierrez; Owen, Martins
Middlesbrough
Emanuel Pogatetz has been ruled out of the run-in with a knee injury and Chris Riggott will miss the derby with ankle trouble. Andrew Taylor has shaken off a hip problem and may return to the squad.
Possible Line Up: Jones; Taylor, Wheater, Huth, Grounds; O'Neil, Digard, Tuncay, Johnson, Downing; King
Players To Watch
Newcastle United:
Goals have been at a premium for the entire Newcastle number this season, but the potential remains with the likes of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins in the squad. The Nigerian has only hit seven strikes so far this term, but could feature prominently as a former Magpies no.9 tries to get the goals flowing.
Middlesbrough:
Possibly playing his his last Tyne-Tees derby, Stewart Downing will want to sign off on a high note. The England international possesses the pace and trickery to unlock a potentially shaky Newcastle back-line.
Prediction
With West Brom winning at the weekend, the points on offer here are made even more vital. Scarcely has there been a higher-stakes derby for these clubs in the Premier League and both Shearer and Southgate need the win. However, two sides low on quality could slit each other's throats.
Newcastle United 1-1 Middlesbrough
Neither Alan Shearer nor Gareth Southgate would have wanted so much to be riding on this Tyne-Tees derby. However, the ramshackle nature of the seasons of both Newcastle United and Middlesbrough has made it so.
The north-east has not done itself proud in this Premier League season, with Sunderland also propping up more than their fair share of opponents in the table.
But the the Black Cats' neighbours have fared even worse. Newcastle under Alan Shearer have not been any better than Newcastle under Chris Hughton or Joe Kinnear. Shearer spoke of the eight games the side had to save themselves upon his installation at the helm. They now have three, of which this is the most important and winnable.
Form has not been good though; Newcastle have failed to win any of their previous ten Premier League games and are tied on 31 points with both West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough. Last week's demoralising hiding at the hands of Liverpool did little to mask the glaring deficiencies that have plagued the Toon's season. Lax marking from set-pieces, indiscipline and lack of imagination in attack punctuated a limp display that leaves the Magpies listless; even more so thanks to West Brom's weekend win.
When Middlesbrough took four points from Hull City and Fulham in two matches around a fortnight ago, there was renewed hope around the Riverside that perhaps the team could avoid the drop. Newcastle were caught, and passed, in the table and Gareth Southgate cut the figure of a manager who actually believed his team would escape.
The last two matches, defeats to Arsenal and Manchester United, would have conceivably been conceded when the fixture list was released last summer, but the derby has loomed into focus as a clichéd 'must win' tie.
However, the Tyne-Tees derby is one of the most difficult in the Premier League to pick up the three points, with each of the last four ending level.
The loser, if there is one, faces being cut adrift with the Baggies at the bottom, while the victor will take a huge step towards safety. However, there remains the strong possibility of a draw, and with it, the small crumb of comfort that is a single point each.
Parity could doom both sides, a win for either will condemn the other. Suffice to say, there has never been a bigger game for either manager in their nascent Premier League careers. By Monday night, one could be facing the dread of working in the Championship.
Form Guide
Newcastle United:
May 3 v Liverpool (A) LOST 3-0
Apr 27 v Portsmouth (H) DREW 0-0
Apr 19 v Tottenham Hotspur (A) LOST 1-0
Apr 11 v Stoke City (A) DREW 1-1
Apr 4 v Chelsea (H) LOST 2-0
Middlesbrough:
May 2 v Manchester United (H) LOST 2-0
April 26 v Arsenal (A) LOST 2-0
April 18 v Fulham (H) DREW 0-0
April 11 v Hull City (H) WON 3-1
April 4 v Bolton Wanderers (A) LOST 4-1
Team News
Newcastle United:
Joey Barton is suspended following his dismissal against Liverpool last week, while Jose Enrique is still struggling with hamstring problems. Alan Smith has a thigh injury and is not likely to feature but Steven Taylor is back in training.
Possible Line Up: Harper; Beye, Taylor, Coloccini, Duff; Butt, Nolan R Taylor, Gutierrez; Owen, Martins
Middlesbrough
Emanuel Pogatetz has been ruled out of the run-in with a knee injury and Chris Riggott will miss the derby with ankle trouble. Andrew Taylor has shaken off a hip problem and may return to the squad.
Possible Line Up: Jones; Taylor, Wheater, Huth, Grounds; O'Neil, Digard, Tuncay, Johnson, Downing; King
Players To Watch
Newcastle United:
Goals have been at a premium for the entire Newcastle number this season, but the potential remains with the likes of Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins in the squad. The Nigerian has only hit seven strikes so far this term, but could feature prominently as a former Magpies no.9 tries to get the goals flowing.
Middlesbrough:
Possibly playing his his last Tyne-Tees derby, Stewart Downing will want to sign off on a high note. The England international possesses the pace and trickery to unlock a potentially shaky Newcastle back-line.
Prediction
With West Brom winning at the weekend, the points on offer here are made even more vital. Scarcely has there been a higher-stakes derby for these clubs in the Premier League and both Shearer and Southgate need the win. However, two sides low on quality could slit each other's throats.
Newcastle United 1-1 Middlesbrough
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