DRILL
Direct to Marking Targets
  • Purpose
    Strong marking players should be supported by kicking long to them so they can contest 1-on-1. Every time a ball is handballed or kicked short, this give the defense time to close down the space up forward. This drill features long and direct kicks to targets, and creating run past these players to continue moving the ball on quickly.
  • Focus
    Front & Square, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking, Gameplan/Strategy
  • Skills
    GoalKicking, Kick Long, Shepherd, Handball Quick, Crumb, Mark Contest
  • 24+
    Players

  • 15+
    Ages

  • 4
    Balls

  • 9
    Cones

  • 160
    Distance

  • 0
    Opp Strip

  • Select 2 ruckman for station (B), 4 marking forwards - 2 for station (D) and 2 for station (J), and 2 tall backs for station (G)
  • Simulating a kick-in, (A) kicks from the goalsquare to leading (B)
    (B) will be one of 2 assigned ruckman
  • (B) marks and handballs to (C), who was positioned front and square before running past at pace
  • (C) runs, bouncing if required, before steadying and kicking long to (D)
    (D) will be 2 of 4 assigned marking forwards
  • (D) marks and handballs to (E), who runs, steadies and kicks the goal
    (E) should be positioned front and square, and run past (D) at pace
    Useful to have an assistant collecting balls behind the goals
  • Once the ball leaves (E)'s boot, (F) simulates a kick-in from the goalsquare to leading (G)
    (G) will be one of 2 assigned tall backs
  • (B) marks and handballs boundary-side to (H), who was positioned front and square before running past at pace
  • (H) runs, bouncing if required, before steadying and kicking long to (J)
    (J) will be 2 of 4 assigned marking forwards
  • (J) marks and handballs infield to (K), who kicks short to leading (L)
    If (L) marks, take a set shot, otherwise take a snap shot.
  • Designated marking players return to their station, other players skip the stations these players occupy

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+