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Seconds to Decide

Focus
Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Forward line delivery.
Skills
Kicking.
Purpose
Players need to be keep a cool head, spot a target and make an effective disposal when they are clear but have a player bearing down on them. This drill teaches them to quickly decide the the best option and not panic their kick.
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Groups of
7
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Ages
13+
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Balls/grp
1
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Cones
5
distance
Distance (max)
45m
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Opp. tops
3
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Visible opposition strip: 3
  • Setup

    Setup a 20x20m square of cones approximately 15m from the kicker (B). (C) starts from a cone about 10m from the kicker. Two attackers must start at the front of the square of cones (D), while one attacker starts on the back edge of the square (E). The 2 defenders can start anywhere inside the square. Setup these playing fields at both ends for more player involvement.
  • Step 1

    Coach or injured player (A) gives a slightly looping handball or roll to (B) who is facing away from goals. As soon as (A) handballs, defender (C) charges in towards (B)
  • Step 2

    (B) gathers, turns and decide who is the best attacker to deliver a kick to. All three attackers have made leads to space, and will be covered by 2 defenders.
    Remember a longer kick if more risky, but will give a closer shot on goal.
    Teammates should be conscious of whether the kicker is a let or right footer when leading.
  • Step 3

    (C) can give (B) a little shove in the side to put them off if (B) hesitates too long and is caught.
  • Step 4

    If (B) gets a kick away, the defenders can attempt to spoil. As soon as the ball is marked or spills, stop the drill.
  • Step 5

    Quickly reset with the players in the same starting position and repeat 3-5 times so the kicker gets some good practice. Then all attackers rotate (B to D, one from D to E, E to B), and rotate the defenders so everyone takes turn as the chaser (C). After all attackers have been the kicker, swap the defenders with attackers.
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Groups of
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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
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
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.
play
video
Players
group
20+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
0
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Contested ball, Forward line delivery, Stoppages, Gameplan/Strategy.
Skills
Kicking, Handballing, Tackle, Crumb, Mark Contest.
play
video
Players
group
22+
Ages
profile
11 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
30
Distance (max)
distance
40m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Stoppages.
Skills
Kicking, Handballing, Tackle.
play
video
Groups of
group
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2
Ages
profile
9 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
3
Distance (max)
distance
20m
Skills
Kick Short.
play
video
Players
group
18+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
4
Distance (max)
distance
130m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square, Run & Carry.
Skills
Handballing.
play
video
Groups of
group
group-arrow
icon-group
10
Ages
profile
9 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
8
Distance (max)
distance
35m
Skills
Kicking.
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