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Run Off the Forwards
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Run Off the Forwards
Focus
Defensive, Run & Carry, Gameplan/Strategy.
Skills
Handballing, Kick Long, Shepherd.
Purpose
Some forwards don't like chasing, this can be exploited by players running from the full-back line to provide options for a marking half-back.
Players
18
+
Ages
15
+
Balls
2
+
Cones
8
Distance (max)
160m
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Instructions
Step 1
Starting on the back flank, (A) simulates taking an intercepting mark at centre half back, then backpedals off the mark (as if covered), looking upfield for options
Step 2
Hearing a call from (B) who has run off their forward, (A) handballs wide to (B)
Step 3
(B) handballs further afield to (C), who then fires a handball infield to (D) who is running past at speed
(B) and (C) should use instructive voice to tell (D) they are clear
Step 4
(D) runs, bounces, steadies and kicks long towards true centre half forward
Step 5
(E) cuts across and takes a relieving mark. The drill is then mirrored up the other side of the ground.
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