DRILL
Snap or Centring Kick
  • Purpose
    When a crumb is gathered deep in the forward pocket, players have the choice of taking a snap at goal, or a centring kick to a teammate who can take a set shot. The latter is preferable but not always an option - this drill works through that decision making process.
  • Focus
    Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Forward line delivery
  • Skills
    GoalKicking, Kicking, Tackle
  • 7
    Players

  • 13+
    Ages

  • 2
    Balls

  • 2
    Cones

  • 20
    Distance

  • 2
    Opp Strip

  • 2 defenders and 2 attackers are involved each turn. Start another attacker in the goals at (C) to retrieve/return shots on goal. Remainder line-up at (A)
  • Coach rolls the ball near the boundary. (A) runs out and crumbs, while a defender runs out to pressure them from near the goalsquare.
    (A) should be able to crumb without pressure from (B), so make sure you roll so (A) has the advantage
  • After picking up, (A) sees the approaching defender, so stops and wheels back inside.
  • The second attacker (B) is roaming around providing a short option, however will have a defender on their hammer.
  • (A) must choose between the centring pass if (B) has managed to gain a few metres on their opponent, or taking a shot if (B) is covered.
    As mentioned, a pass is preferable - but only if it's on.
    (B) can only receive a kick, not a handball, so mustn't get too close to (A).
  • After the kick, first defender returns to their cone near the goals. (A) becomes the leading forward (B); (C) returns the football to the coach and joins (A); (B) becomes (C).
    Rotate the defenders after 5 turns.
  • Progression 1: Move the cones to the other side of the ground. This is a much trickier proposition and most players are right-footed and will find the shot difficult.
  • Progression 2: Add a second roaming forward and defender to cover them.
    Roaming forwards have 2 turns at (B) before moving to (C).

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+