The front kick is one of the first basic kicking techniques taught in Taekwondo and Hapkido. It is one of the easiest to learn and because of its linear nature one of the fastest, strongest and hardest to block.
Most people have no problem delivering a powerful front kick to a middle section target.
The primary striking surface for front kick is the ball of the foot. The ball of the foot can be used on nearly any part of the opponent's body. The most common targets are the Ribs, Solar Plexus and Chin. The instep is another common striking surface for front kick. The instep can be safely used to strike upwards at softer targets such as the groin or the throat of a bent over opponent.