Chew-the-clock Kicking

Focus

Skills under pressure, Defensive, Decision Making, Gameplan/Strategy.

Skills

Kicking, Tackle, Shepherd, Mark Contest.

Purpose

There are times when playing defensively to retain possession is necessary, requiring a cool head and well executed passes, as a turnover can be particularly costly during these periods. This drill works on leading and finding targets under pressure from the opposition.

Players

16⁺

Ages

15⁺

Balls

Cones

Distance (max)

50m

Opp. tops

50%

Visible opposition strip: 50%

Setup
The two teams spread out inside the 50m arc, if there is no 50m arc then use cones to mark one.
Step 1
Team (A) start with the ball and retain possession by kicking to leading teammates, whilst Team (B) attempt to cause a turnover by spoiling or intercepting the kick

Simulating a match, if a mark is taken, the player has a free kick

Players must remain within the arc

Handball is not allowed
Step 2
The ball may hit the ground, providing a player can gather and kick without being tagged by opposition (touched only, not tackled).
Step 3
When the ball is turned over by Team (A), the roles are reversed and Team (B) attempt to retain possession, while Team (A) try to force a turnover