ABSTRACT
Many studies have examined soccer kicking techniques in regard to swing action and joint torque. Shinkai et al. (2009) estimated the force of impact that occurs during instep kicks, and Ishii and Maruyama (20 09) analyzed external rotation angle of the foot during inside kicks. However, to date, most of the participants in studies on soccer kicking techniques have been male soccer players, and the number of studies that have examined the kicking action of female soccer players is limited (Barfield et al, 2002; Clagg et al, 2009).
