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twist one foot rest on the ground and supports the body weight
while the other foot kicks outward on upwards touching the outside
of the heel.
The
knee-kick kicks the shuttlecock with one knee touching the shuttlecock
with the top of the knee.
The foot kicks the shuttlecock with the top of the foot the
knee should be bent with the knee hanging down vertically and
the toes of the foot pointing forward.
The
beanpole the shuttlecock is kicked upward by the toes so that
the quick upward flipping motion of the ankle. The shuttlecock
comes into contact with the tip of the foot.
The
struggle, the shuttlecock is caught on the top of the foot while
the foot is moved in time with the falling shuttlecock so as
to reduce the force of impact and effect a smooth and steady
catch.
Now
we will demonstrate some kicks from the greater accomplishment
category,
The
hoof, one-foot is placed in front and the other foot is placed
in back. The back foot moves backward and upward hooking toward
the outside. The shuttlecock is caught with the inner side of
the foot on the arch of the foot.
The
jump, this stance is almost the same as the hoof except that
the person jumps up with both feet leaving the ground. The arms
are held out to maintain balance and the person should land
squarely on both feet.
The
limp, the limp stance also involves jumping up and kicking the
shuttle cock the front leg is kept straight by not moving the
knee when jumping up and kicking the shuttlecock with a back
flip the front leg may leave the ground.
The
kneel, the right leg is bent in a kneeling position and placed
next to the left leg. When the shuttlecock falls the person
jumps up and kicks inward and upward with the left foot the
point of contact with the shuttlecock being on the inner side
of the foot. This stance is relatively difficult for beginners
but with a little extra practice it can be mastered in a little
short of time.
The
step the right foot is placed on top of the left foot, jump
up bend the right knee and place the right foot on the calf
of the left leg. Immediately bring the feet back into their
original position and jump again otherwise there will not be
enough time for the second kick.
The
hop, the two feet are placed together with no space in between
and the body is bent slightly forward. Jump up and flip the
shuttlecock forward with the two feet the point of contact being
in the middle of the two feet. When kicking in the air the two
feet should be together upon landing the feet should be in normal
standing position. While doing this movement care must be taken
to adjust the body's center of gravity from kicking position
to the landing position.
The
scissors lean forward and stand with both legs crossed the front
leg supports most of the body's weight and the back leg move
backward and upward to kick the shuttlecock with the edge of
the shoe sole.
The
button, the body is bent slightly forward the shuttlecock is
held in front of the right knee and dropped. The right leg crosses
over the falling shuttlecock before the shuttlecock hits the
ground the left foot is quickly moved inward and outward kicking
the shuttlecock.
The
jump, jump with both legs spread one in front and one in back
the shuttlecock comes in Contac with the top of the front foot.
The
turn, the shuttle cock is kicked as in the basic kick but this
time in between each kick the whole body makes a three hundredth
and fifty turn in order to catch the falling shuttlecock the
standing foot should act as a pivot as the body turns.
You
can now practice all basic kicks of the shuttlecocks until they
are mastered. New method of kicking and new patterns can be
created according to your individual imagination. As a form
of physical exercise the art of kicking shuttlecock is well
worth learning. |