DRILL
Wing Contests with Defensive Runner
  • Purpose
    A contested ball around the wing area is to the advantage of a particular team with extra who provides run from the back.
  • Focus
    Skills under pressure, Contested ball, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Stoppages
  • Skills
    Kicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd, Crumb
  • 10
    Players

  • 15+
    Ages

  • 3
    Balls

  • 0
    Cones

  • 160
    Distance

  • 8
    Opp Strip

  • Pick 8 evenly matched pairs. This drill is firstly up the right wing (B's, C & D compete), then mirrored back down the left (E's, F & G). Pick either 1 or 2 leading forwards to play at (D & G).
  • Coach feeds the ball high so 2 talls at (B) compete, while other players feed off the marking contest.
  • One team has the advantage of a runner from defense (C) who streams through the corridor looking for a pass.
  • Full-forwards are neutral and lead for both teams, so the first team to win possession attempts to hit their full-forward inside-50.
    Normal rules apply.
    If a turnover / scrimmage occurs, play ends.
    Have the full forward take a shot if they mark it. Rotate forwards if you have 2 at each end.
  • Once the previous group has finished, immediately feed a ball in to (E)'s. Exactly the same occurs down the other way, with (F) running through and (G) leading.

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+