Do Elite Footballers Learn to Use Both Feet? The Answer is Messi

Lira Calabrich, S. (Organiser)
Carey, D. (Speaker)

School of Psychology & Sport Science

Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar

Description

In this session, Dr David Carey used examples from football to explore the science of footedness. Why are most players strongly one-footed? Can elite footballers learn to use both feet equally well? And what can science tell us about skill and performance in sport?

Period	19 May 2026
Degree of Recognition	International