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Kicking and Crumbing Drill

John Northey — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:49:40 +0000

The drill is designed to crumb in front, after receiving the ball balance up decide (2 options) which player will receive your kick.
Place the kick out in front of the leading player so he can continue to run at full pace.

Around Square 2 Options

Half Oval Kick and Run

John Northey — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:53:52 +0000

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

After kicking the ball follow through and receive back, give it off quickly to the next or same team mate who you received it from.

Sprint for 10 metres

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Half Oval Kick to Space

John Northey — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:00:11 +0000

Kick to Space. Kicking the ball out in front of team-mate.

Kick to Space Kicking the ball out in front of team-mate, following on quickly to support your mate. After kicking the ball follow on in the same line as the kick,(don’t break away to the next starting point) this gives support to the receiver in case of a mishap.

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Half Oval Station Goal Kick + Flash Demonstration

John Northey — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:01:18 +0000

Players work in either singles or pairs. The ball is kicked from fullback to a leading player wide outside 50 who handballs or chip kicks to a player running hard through the centre of the ground. This player accelerates after taking possession and kicks the goal. Multiple footballs can be used.

KEY POINTS

kicks out in front
accurate skills
strong running
voice
encouragement

Half Oval Station Goal Kick

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Half Oval Shepherding/Support

John Northey — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:06:57 +0000

Shepherding/Support

The ball carrier works with the support of his team mates to get to the next spot.

Shepherding/Support

The red player is the opponent and endeavors to get to the ball carrier, while he works his way to the next group all players must stay out of the centre square.

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Half Oval Lead & Goal

John Northey — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:01:11 +0000

Lead and Goal. Kicking for goal on the run.

Requires, strong leads, marking, strong concentration and running straight when kicking for goal.

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Half Oval Around the Square

John Northey — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:53:34 +0000

Around the Square. Requires Timing of leads, correct positioning and controlled positional kick

Around the SquarePlayer marks and handballs to player running across in front who in turns kicks long to the marking player

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Half Oval Bermuda Triangle

John Northey — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:45:14 +0000

Bermuda Triangle. Players work in 3`s and the aim of the drill is to set up correctly.

Players work in 3`s and the aim of the drill is to set up correctly while the ball is in the air so that the mark can be taken and the ball moved quickly without U turns.

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Half Oval Feed & Lead

John Northey — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:16:24 +0000

This drill is designed to teach players to weight their kick.

This drill is designed to teach players to weight their kick to space allowing leading players to time their movement.

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Half Oval Give it Up

John Northey — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:09:05 +0000

This drill is designed to teach players to time their movement.

Give it up is about each player supporting one another, creating run and discipline to follow on.

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