DRILL
Chew-the-clock Kicking

Purpose and Skills

  • 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.
  • Focus
    Skills under pressure, Defensive, Decision Making, Gameplan/Strategy
  • Skills
    Kicking, Tackle, Shepherd, Mark Contest

Players and Equipment

  • 16+
    Players

  • 15+
    Ages

  • 1
    Balls

  • 0
    Cones

  • 50
    Distance

  • 50%
    Opp Strip

Diagram and Steps

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  • The two teams spread out inside the 50m arc, if there is no 50m arc then use cones to mark one.
  • 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
  • The ball may hit the ground, providing a player can gather and kick without being tagged by opposition (touched only, not tackled).
  • 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

Video

demo
: Gather Give Bump play

Gather Give Bump

plus
GROUPS OF
AGES 13+
demo
: Kick & Follow-up Hands play

Kick & Follow-up Hands

plus
PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+
demo
: Help After Poor Disposal play

Help After Poor Disposal

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PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+

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