A. Soccer-Specific Anatomy
1. Hip: musculature
2. Knee: bony structure, musculature, ligaments
3. Ankle: ligaments
B. Biomechanics of Soccer’s Movement Patterns
1. Landing
2. Cutting
3. Kicking
C. Faulty Biomechanics of Soccer’s Movement Patterns
1. Landing/cutting
a. Knees buckling in
b. Feet too wide apart
c. Knees too far forward over toes
2. Kicking
a. No real faulty biomechanics
b. Inadequate muscle strength and flexibility
D. Signs and Symptoms of Injuries that Result from Faulty Biomechanics
1. Rectus femoris strain
2. Ankle sprain
3. Hamstring strain/tear
4. ACL tear
E. Analyze the Components of the FIFA 11+, an Evidence-Based Prevention Measure
1. Exercises plus fair play advice
2. Associated with significant reduction in game and practice injuries
3. Instructions for each exercise