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.
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.
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.
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.
Foundation Drill for Set Plays.
April 15, 2010 by John Northey · Leave a Comment
This drill is designed to formulate set plays.
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.
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.
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


