Kade Simpson's Kicking

[gbatman]

Ok lets face it, we need Kade Simpson to improve his kicking and while he's not bad all the time he's often below par. Kicking short passes he's ok but over a distance and in front of goal he gets it wrong. He gets a lot of the ball which is a bad thing at times because he turns it over a lot. So what is he doing wrong?

1. Balance: he waves the ball/his arms from side to side when he's moving to kick and it's putting him off balance and causing him to not strike the ball in the middle. He needs to keep his arms still and this should help keep the rest of his body still and and give him a better look at the ball during his ball drop. Hard to watch a ball onto your boot if your waving it around.

2. Stride. He needs to take longer strides and longer and slower strides on a set shot at goal. He actually shortens his strides as he's about to kick which will affect his balance a little and reduce the leverage he gets. It'll affect his follow through as well and might result in him bending his leg on the follow through.

 

[Banga19]

How good were two of his kicks to set up goals. To Gibbs in the 3rd quarter, and Fev in the last. Two fantastic goal assists.

A bit off topic I know.

 

[gbatman]

How good were two of his kicks to set up goals. To Gibbs in the 3rd quarter, and Fev in the last. Two fantastic goal assists.

A bit off topic I know.

they were, the one to Gibbs was a ripper, i recon he's getting it right. It's over a long distance, especially when to a hard lead he struggles. Set shots at goal his techniques is ordinary, even when on the run he runs in an arc and attempts to hook the ball and it just doesn't work. He needs a consistant style.

 

[Banga19]

they were, the one to Gibbs was a ripper, i recon he's getting it right. It's over a long distance, especially when to a hard lead he struggles. Set shots at goal his techniques is ordinary, even when on the run he runs in an arc and attempts to hook the ball and it just doesn't work. He needs a consistant style.

Yes I do agree with you in that respect. Kicking at goal seems to very much let him down.

 

[Silvagnis]

How did Kade kick an important goal on the run on his right foot?

Yet Simpson misses them on the run using his preferred side.

It's the end of the world...

 

[mediumsizered]

Yes I do agree with you in that respect. Kicking at goal seems to very much let him down.

3 goals straight in the last 2 games points to him starting to improve this aspect of his game.

 

[thylacine60]

Thought we couldn't lose once I witnessed Carrots set shot go through. Simmo's 2 goals against the Dogs turned the game. His handballing against the Hawks was atrocious. He's a pretty good player, marks well above his head and a fair ball carrier. Think Wallsy was a bit harsh putting him among our bottom 6.

 

[matt decat]

off topic but does anyone think that he has a great set of hands. he constantly out-manoeuvres and out-marks his opponent in 1-on-1 situations even when you think he is no chance at all.

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

off topic but does anyone think that he has a great set of hands. he constantly out-manoeuvres and out-marks his opponent in 1-on-1 situations even when you think he is no chance at all.

Agreed. Is great in the air, often against larger opponents. In fact, Simmo rarely gets beaten one-on-one, in any situation - is a lot tougher than blokes twice his size.

But given this great contested ability, it actually makes it a bit annoying when he turns it over and misses kickable goals. Pretty frustrating footballer really: apparently he's an outside midfielder, but he seems to excel at the tougher stuff. His primary role is to link up and deliver the pill, yet he seems to be struggling in that department at the moment. If only he could get some consistency in his kicking, his great one-on-one efforts would make him a bloody complete player.

Still love him, however.

 

[celtic_pride]

You know the difference between Carlton and Geelong ??

Their version of Kade Simpson (in their pecking order of midfielders) is Joel Corey !!!!

I'll admit i'm not really a fan of Simpson, but then again people would accuse me of having an 'axe' to grind, but in reality, I just wish we could have greater midfield depth ..

 

[a1118374]

You know the difference between Carlton and Geelong ??

Their version of Kade Simpson (in their pecking order of midfielders) is Joel Corey !!!!

I'll admit i'm not really a fan of Simpson, but then again people would accuse me of having an 'axe' to grind, but in reality, I just wish we could have greater midfield depth ..

That's a bit unfair it would be Gibbs wouldn't it?

Hmm. forgot about Selwood. ouch fair call.

 

[gbatman]

his kicking has improved the last few games, now it's his handball! Hit the target, not the ground!

 

[Pamam]

Simmo's kicking can really grind my gears.......he really annoys me!!

i think the problem he has is that he drops the ball down with a limp wrist!!

have you ever noticed that?

 

[gbatman]

he had a stability issue when he dropped the ball, now the ball is looking more stable from hand to foot. Fisher is the worst player when you look at ball drop stability. Hold the ball in position, hold it still and drop it without waving it from side to side or fliping the point up and down. How can you kick a thing in the right place if it's moving around the place...

 

[Barry Zuckercorn]

IMO, the 3 most frustrating things about watching Carlton:

1) Jordan Russell
2) Carazzo's disposal
3) Simpson's kicking

 

[Barry Zuckercorn]

he had a stability issue when he dropped the ball, now the ball is looking more stable from hand to foot. Fisher is the worst player when you look at ball drop stability. Hold the ball in position, hold it still and drop it without waving it from side to side or fliping the point up and down. How can you kick a thing in the right place if it's moving around the place...

Serious question: Do you reckon Fisher can kick 45 metres? I seriously dont think he can.

 

[Blue since 72]

Simmo has alot of good attributes... Great overhead/contested mark, runs the lines and is a good outside player but his kicking in general is inconsistent and I really hate those high balls he often kicks into the forward fifty when on the run; reminds me of Troy Cook from Freo. The problem is kicking accuracy is so important to current game plans and I do think we have some better kickers at the club who could play Simmos position. We have Grigg, Browne even Chris Johnson (yes I know he had a shocker recently but he is noted for his kicking plus I reckon he would look better on a wing anyway) and lets be honest at Simmos stage of his career his kicking overall isn't going to improve that much. In fact by the time players get to AFL level their kicking 'style' is pretty much set; eg Franklin's set shot kicking is ordinary and he is never going to be as accurate as Fev but he gets around it by getting so much of the ball.

 

[Silvagnis]

IMO, the 3 most frustrating things about watching Carlton:

1) Two players with silky skills don't put their body in and chase
2) Lack of blocks/shepherds across the board
3) Cloke & O'hAilpin

I can recall Luke Darcy giving Simpson's disposal a huge wrap and comparing his kicking to Gilbee's a few years back.

Simpson clearly isn't as skilled as Gilbee, but this thread is putting Kade on the same level as Joseph, Russell and Armfield.

 

[Pamam]

Mark Athorn doesnt seem so bad lately!!!

 

[Blue since 72]

Something to ponder: When a team is crap individual players skill deficiencies don't get as much attention as everyone gets the blame. When the team is on the improve individuals deficiencies are scrutinised a helluva lot more (as they should be) and while we all have our favourite players and like to support the guys who took us through 'the tough times' eventually some of those players will be replaced by someone with a better overall skill set, or at least they should be if you want to win a premiership.

 

[gbatman]

Serious question: Do you reckon Fisher can kick 45 metres? I seriously dont think he can.

I recon he can kick 45, just not accuratly or consistantly. The best thing players like fisher and simpson can do is work on technique and practice long kicking, especially long kicking at goal. Practicing long kicking improves a players kicking as it teaches them to hit the ball in the right spot at the right time (timing). It also trains their body physically for kicking. What I'm saying practicing long kicking will improve a players all round kicking and I don't think they do much of that.