Publications by authors named "Kenichi Shibukawa"
Sci Med Footb
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- In 2019, FIFA changed the goal kick rule, allowing kicks with teammates in the penalty area, prompting a study on its impact on head injury risks in soccer.
- Analysis of 306 matches from the Japan Professional Soccer League showed that long goal kicks (LGLKs) dropped from 14.20 to 8.85 per match after the rule change.
- Aerial challenges (ACs) also decreased significantly, from 6.08 to 3.92 per match, indicating that the rule revision likely reduced the risk of head injuries.
