Post by Marauders on Jun 21, 2017 13:26:08 GMT
In a vacuum, with a round ball, the best kicking angle would be 45 degrees. That is simple physics.
But a football has an oblong shape and has air resistance that is affected by wind. For tries, the ball has to get over the crossbar.
One also wants to allow for hang time to allow the kicking team to get down the field. There is a trade off between distance and hang time.
Kicking angle should be between 40-60 degrees depending on the distance, hang time, conditions, and leg velocity of the kicker.
All low kicking angle will give better distance, while a long kicking angle will give better hang time.
A kick over 60 degrees gives little hang time advantage for much lost distance. A kick under 40 degrees gives up both distance and hang time and allows for more blocks.
But a football has an oblong shape and has air resistance that is affected by wind. For tries, the ball has to get over the crossbar.
One also wants to allow for hang time to allow the kicking team to get down the field. There is a trade off between distance and hang time.
Kicking angle should be between 40-60 degrees depending on the distance, hang time, conditions, and leg velocity of the kicker.
All low kicking angle will give better distance, while a long kicking angle will give better hang time.
A kick over 60 degrees gives little hang time advantage for much lost distance. A kick under 40 degrees gives up both distance and hang time and allows for more blocks.