Out, Switch, Goal

Skills

GoalKicking, Kicking.

Purpose

Great for pre-game and/or goalkicking practice, this gives plenty of kicking practice in a passage which moves the ball out from defence, then switches for a shot on goal.

Players

6⁺

Ages

13⁺

Balls

3⁺

Cones

Distance (max)

80m

Setup
Choose four players, a pair at (B) and another pair at (C) who rotate after each turn, everyone else at (A). Distribute 4 balls to players at (A).
Step 1
(A) begins with a short kick to stationary (B) in the pocket.
Step 2
(A) runs past (B) and receives a handball, before looking further afield and kicking long to stationary (C).
Step 3
(C) runs back off the mark, before delivering back to (A) who has lead across the ground.

Let players know this is a tough kick...both the correct weight and angle is required, and off just a few steps after backing off the mark. It will also determine whether the team will get a clear scoring opportunity.
Step 4
(A) finishes the passage of play by gathering, steadying and kicking a goal.

It will be more difficult for left footers to straighten-up on this side, so take a couple of quick sidesteps early to head directly to goal, rather than a long, wide arc

Assistants can help by returning balls to line (A)
Step 5
Once the second player has started, introduce a second ball.

Next (A) waits until (C) has kicked before setting off, to avoid collisions and confusion.

Change players at (B) after a while

(C) can have same two leading forwards throughout
Step 6
Progress by reversing flow of play.

Move (B) to opposite pocket.

Right footers need to quickly straighten-up after marking on this side