afl skills coaching

1 AFL Skills Coaching - Kicking Drills AFL Skills Coaching - Kicking Drills

1.1 Backdoor Switch Handball
1.2 Block the Man on the Mark

2 AFL Skills Coaching - Handball Drills AFL Skills Coaching - Handball Drills

2.1 Kick, 1-2 Handball, Retrieve
2.2 Quick Full Oval Transition with 2-on-1

3 AFL Skills Coaching - Shepherding Drills AFL Skills Coaching - Shepherding Drills

3.1 Switch Through the Centre Handball
3.2 Pressure in the Pentagon

afl skills coaching: Kicking

1.1AFL Coaching Resources

Backdoor Switch Handball

When the field ahead is congested, as sideways switch is a good option as it opens up space for players to lead into. This drill replicates a mark or free to a player, who uses a player running through the backdoor who then switches laterally to an open running player.

Players

15⁺
Ages

13⁺
Balls

2⁺
Cones

6
Distance (max)

30m

Focus

Gameplan/Strategy.

Skills

Handballing, Shepherd.

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1.2Australian Rules Training

Block the Man on the Mark

An interesting tactic employed at AFL level involves having a player stand directly alongside the opposition man on the mark, thus blocking their ability to chase the next receiver. This drill employes that tactic in open play, and close to goal.

Players

20⁺
Ages

13⁺
Balls

2⁺
Cones

6
Distance (max)

80m

Focus

Forward line delivery, Gameplan/Strategy.

Skills

GoalKicking, Kick Long.

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afl skills coaching: Handball

2.1AFL Muscle Stretches Training

Kick, 1-2 Handball, Retrieve

This drill practices three skills in a short burst, and is ideal for pre-season or warm-up.

Groups of

6
Ages

15⁺
Balls/grp

2
Cones

1
Distance (max)

15m

Skills

Kick Short, Handball Quick, Crumb.

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2.2AFL Skills Training

Quick Full Oval Transition with 2-on-1

Moving the ball quickly through open space, then switching infield is an excellent pathway to goal. This drill practices long kicking to targets leading to open space, centering the ball, and beating a defender to achieve a shot on goal. A race format makes this drill more challenging and enjoyable.

Players

24⁺
Ages

15⁺
Balls

2
Cones

8
Distance (max)

160m

Focus

Skills under pressure, Front & Square, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Goalkicking, Gameplan/Strategy.

Skills

GoalKicking, Kicking.

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afl skills coaching: Shepherding

3.1Drills For Football Players

Switch Through the Centre Handball

Quickly switching play is vital to open up space to lead into. This drill practices creating space by handballing to a player front and square in a central position, who then gives to a wider running option.

Players

15⁺
Ages

6⁺
Balls

2⁺
Cones

6
Distance (max)

40m

Skills

Handballing.

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3.2Football Training For Adults

Pressure in the Pentagon

Players must practice making correct decisions under pressure. This drill makes players under-the-pump size-up which teammates are free, and dispose accurately to them without telegraphing their intention to the opposition.

Groups of

7
Ages

9⁺
Balls/grp

1
Cones

5
Distance (max)

5m

Focus

Skills under pressure, Decision Making.

Skills

Handballing.

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afl skills coaching

1.1AFL Coaching Resources

1.2Australian Rules Training

2.1AFL Muscle Stretches Training

2.2AFL Skills Training

3.1Drills For Football Players

3.2Football Training For Adults

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