ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to integrate experiential knowledge from an expert coach with existing biomechanical evidence and empirical kinematic data from high-level performers to develop the current understanding of technical aspects of rugby place kicking. It presents findings that stimulate interest in specific aspects of the biomechanics of rugby place kicking, which will further develop the understanding and, most importantly, will improve performance. The chapter provides an appropriate, evidence-based overview of some of the important features of technique and it is hoped that it will stimulate future experimental and theoretical biomechanical research to further the current understanding and ultimately to improve rugby place kicking performance. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was adopted as an in-depth qualitative approach to explore the coach's understanding of place kicking.
