I am going to be analysing Kane. Kane is a good footballer and shows many strengths of skill within his performance.

His overall performance is an open skill, this means that the skills being performed are very much affected by the unstable and changing environment there’s also very often rapid adjustments of skill needed. Tackling is an example of an open skill which is one of Kane’s strengths. Kane is in the autonomous phase of this motor skill, this means that the performance of this skill is almost automatic and it is performed relatively easy without stress. When containing an attacker you must lower your centre of gravity by bending your knees and leaning forward. You should back-pedal if the attacker moves sideways and never face a dribbler straight on, because he will put the ball between your legs or he may run by you as you won't have the time to make a complete 180-degree turn. Instead, approach the ball carrier at a 45-degree angle forcing him towards the sideline. You should be prepared to move laterally with your opponent and to not just lunge at him.

If you want to improve your tackling skills, you should work on your physical strength, anticipation, balance and mobility.

Another strength of Kane’s is heading. Heading is a discrete skill, this means you can clearly see a beginning and end. When he headers the ball he uses the upper part of his forehead. This part of the skull will not injure or hurt, because it is comprised of only skin and thick bone. He also makes sure that he keeps his eye on the part of the ball that he wants to head, and his eye on the ball itself as he can see where it will land so that he can attack it rather than letting it his head. The force, which you apply to the ball, should come from bending backward your entire upper body and propelling your head forward which will produce far more power.

Another strength that Kane has is his shooting, although being a defender you don’t always get the chance to shoot especially with your feet given the chance he has a very good shot. Shooting is a gross skill as it uses large muscle movements associated with strength and power. Although there are two variables of shooting – power and accuracy. In order to improve shot accuracy, you must improve eye-foot coordination and strike the ball correctly. A good way to train for accuracy is to set a target on the goal and try to aim for it with each shot. As for power, you should work out your: lattisimus dorsi, rectus abdominis Biceps femoris and your Quadriceps as it's not the legs that give most of the power in a shot, but your lower back and abdominals.

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When shooting a ball the position of your supporting leg, the position of your body and the way you strike the ball will determine your shot.

The placement of your supporting foot is just as important as your other, kicking foot. To control the height of your shot or pass, be aware of where your supporting foot is, in relation to the ball. By placing your supporting foot in line with the ball, you will achieve power while keeping your kick low. By placing it slightly behind, you will produce a rising or lofted ball. Your upper body also ...

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