DRILL
Run Off the Forwards
  • 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.
  • Focus
    Defensive, Run & Carry, Gameplan/Strategy
  • Skills
    Handballing, Kick Long, Shepherd
  • 18+
    Players

  • 15+
    Ages

  • 2
    Balls

  • 8
    Cones

  • 160
    Distance

  • 0
    Opp Strip

  • 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
  • Hearing a call from (B) who has run off their forward, (A) handballs wide to (B)
  • (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
  • (D) runs, bounces, steadies and kicks long towards true centre half forward
  • (E) cuts across and takes a relieving mark. The drill is then mirrored up the other side of the ground.

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+