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Afl Preseason Training Program > Shepherding Square

Focus
Defensive, Hard Running.
Skills
Tackle, Shepherd.
Purpose
Players must not let an opponent get past them and tackle their teammate. This aerobically intense drill makes a player repeatedly responsible for shepherding their teammate from an opponent, while the teammate uses evasive skills to get away from trouble.
group
group-arrow
icon-group
Groups of
6
profile
Ages
15+
ball
Balls/grp
1
cone
Cones
4
distance
Distance (max)
10m

  • Step 1

    3 of the 6 players in a group start inside the square, (A) has the ball, (B) is designated to protect (A), (C) is the designated tackler

  • Step 2

    (B) must prevent (C) from tackling (A) by obstructing with body and arms
    (B) must have their back to (C), with arms spread out
    (C) must not give away a free-kick to get past (B)

  • Step 3

    (C) attempts to tackle (A), who moves within the confines of the square to avoid (C)

  • Step 4

    If (C) gets past (B) they should lay a fair tackle on (A), at which time players are substituted for the resting players.
    Resting players should stay involved with encouragement

  • Step 5

    Players change roles on their next turn.
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Groups of
group
group-arrow
icon-group
8
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
1
Distance (max)
distance
15m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Run & Carry.
Skills
Shepherd, Crumb.
demo
play
video

Kick & Follow-up Hands

Players
group
16+
Ages
profile
11 +
Balls
ball
1+
Cones
cone
4
Distance (max)
distance
80m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square.
Skills
Handballing, Kick Long, Shepherd.
demo
play
video

Help After Poor Disposal

Players
group
20+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
6+
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Crumb.
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Kick and Stand the Mark

Groups of
group
group-arrow
icon-group
8
Ages
profile
6 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
2
Distance (max)
distance
60m
Skills
Kick Long.
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Run Inside Circle Handball

Players
group
12+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
2+
Cones
cone
0
Distance (max)
distance
40m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Front & Square.
Skills
Handball Quick.
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Direct to Marking Targets

Players
group
24+
Ages
profile
15 +
Balls
ball
4+
Cones
cone
9
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Focus
Front & Square, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking, Gameplan/Strategy.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kick Long, Shepherd, Handball Quick, Crumb, Mark Contest.
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Give then Protect Handball

Players
group
10+
Ages
profile
6 +
Balls
ball
1+
Cones
cone
4
Distance (max)
distance
20m
Skills
Shepherd.
play
AFL Preseason Training Program: Work around the Marking Player

Work around the Marking Player

Players
group
16+
Ages
profile
15 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
100m
Focus
Front & Square.
Skills
Kick Long, Handball Quick, Crumb.
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