DRILL
Out, Switch, Goal
  • 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.
  • Skills
    GoalKicking, Kicking
  • 6
    Players

  • 13+
    Ages

  • 3
    Balls

  • 3
    Cones

  • 80
    Distance

  • 0
    Opp Strip

  • 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).
  • (A) begins with a short kick to stationary (B) in the pocket.
  • (A) runs past (B) and receives a handball, before looking further afield and kicking long to stationary (C).
  • (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.
  • (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)
  • 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
  • Progress by reversing flow of play.
    Move (B) to opposite pocket.
    Right footers need to quickly straighten-up after marking on this side

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+