afl warm up drills

Although kicking to the hotspot isn''t seen much at AFL level these days, it''s still the most dangerous place for the ball to be delivered at local level. This drill teaches players to position themselves front and square of a kick to the hotspot, requiring judgement of the ball in flight, and sprinting ability to get there first.

When midfielders and defenders sprint forward and take an attacking mark within goalscoring range, they will often be spent after the run, resulting in inaccuracy in front of goals. This drill makes players sprint forward to present a marking option, then relax and compose themselves before concentrating hard to kick the goal while fatigued.

Quick thinking and smart decision making are vital attributes a good player must possess. This drill makes a player weigh up whether the 'have a shot' at an opponent, or move the ball to a temmate in a better position. It also teaches evasive skills.