Table 1.  Mean (±standard deviation) values for kicking accuracy and maximum ball velocity under each approach condition.

Approach Condition

Self-selected
30.3º (15.2º)

30º

45º

60º

Accuracy (m)

.94 (.67)

1.21 (.65)

1.09 (.73)

1.13 (.68)

Ball velocity (m.s-1)

25.15 (2.07)

24.23 (2.30)

24.47 (2.12)

23.51 (2.36)