Short Ball Diagonal Kicks
March 28, 2008
Short kicking drill, focusing on quick hands and full concentration in your lane.
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Starting in the back yard
March 24, 2008
This is where all footballers start - in the back yard. From here they are placed in the hands of a Coach, (Mum, Dad, Teachers) or the local footy Coach. Read more
Teamwork in all forms
March 21, 2008
LESSONS FROM GEESE
FACT 1 As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an “uplift” for the birds to follow. By flying in a “V” formation, the flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone.
Footy Tipping
March 18, 2008
Hello Swoopers!With the upcoming launch of the AFL Season John would like to invite you all to join his free online footy tipping comp, provided by Footy Tips.com.au. Geat Prizes
Man on Man Circle Work 2
March 18, 2008
The red team starts off with the ball doing circle work, taking the ball into the goal square at both ends and in any direction. Blue team are the run with players, staying with their opponent no more than an arms length away.
Quote of the week,
March 14, 2008
Des Gellie (”Black Duck” Derrinallum) after receiving one of his many Best & Fairest awards
Full Oval 2 on 1
March 13, 2008
Coach starts drill by kicking ball to groups of 3 players who contest in a 2 on 1 situation.
Forward Plays Forwards Creating
March 13, 2008
Forwards Creating, A drill where forward players don’t know who will do the leading until the last moment.(use half oval)
Article Capacity for Endurance Sir Edmund Hillary
March 13, 2008
MAN’ S CAPACITY FOR ENDURANCE — by
Sir Edmund Hillary, K.B.E., Auckland, New Zealand
A body physically well-developed and trained to a peak of fitness is a common ambition and one that seems highly desirable for the sudden efforts of athletics or competitive sport –or even for ordinary living .But when the challenges to be met extend over days , weeks, or perhaps years, man ’s physique matters less and less and his motivation and determination become increasingly dominant.
Aspects of Performance
March 7, 2008
A continued article by Peter Schwab Former AFL Coach, Triple Premiership Player Hawthorn
The following are more aspects to consider when talking about performance. Read more
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