Attacking Ruck Setup

July 29, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

When a team is dominating the centre ruck play, make sure you use it to your advantage.

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Shortball Give and Get

July 29, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

These drills give players a good understanding of anticipation when receiving the ball. Not early not late.

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Positional Forward Kicking

April 15, 2010 by John Northey · 1 Comment 

A drill focusing on improving the Positional Kicking to your forwards and improving thier timing on leads.  Strong running and accurate kicking are one of the key elements of this drill.

Player starts in centre of ground. Kicks the ball (follows) to a leading HFF who marks, Runs with the ball then handpasses to Wing player who is streaming through.  He receives ball and looks for the leading Full forward.

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One in the Middle

April 15, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

One in the Middle – Short Ball – One in middle.

Three player drill or use variation. One ball at each end.

Outside players handball / kick or roll the ball to the middle player who then handballs back to the end the ball came from.

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Foundation Drill for Set Plays.

April 15, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

This drill is designed to formulate set plays.

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Starting in the back yard

November 24, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

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

Ruck Strategy Centre Bounce

March 18, 2009 by John Northey · 2 Comments 

The Centre Bounce

Ruck Strategy (Five (5) Drills Included.

The Centre bounce is one of the most important parts of our game. A team that can consistently win the ball out of the centre will generally win the game.

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General Plays Kick Out (Ours)1

February 12, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Kick Out (Ours) 1  Nominated player who is to receive the ball.

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Half Oval Kick and Run

February 11, 2009 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Kick and run. Warm up drill with the focus on quickness and sharpness. Read more

General Play Kick In

June 18, 2008 by John Northey · Leave a Comment 

Creating positions (areas on ground) for players to lead into. Read more

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