http://www.swoopercoach.com.au AFL Coaching, AFL Coaching Drills by John Northey Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:07:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Full Back The role of the full back first and foremost is to defend and stop the opposition from scoring. The full back generally plays on the oppositions best forward out of the goal square. The full back may be required to kick out from opposition points scored and therefore must be ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2010/playing-position-fullback/ This is designed as discussion points for coaches, players or individuals. Playing positions for AFL football BACKMEN GAME PLAN Disciplined, body against opponent Beat your opponent / punch from behind Be ready to run off and create Look to switch play / run and carry Numbers at fall of ball, follow opponent, endeavour to read play to create COMMUNICATE ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2010/playing-positions-backpocket/ Effective communication is a key ingredient for effective umpiring. Effective communication is a key ingredient for effective umpiring. While it is imperative that the Umpire controls the match – players, officials and spectators expect this – it is also essential that he or she does so in a manner, which ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/839/ Fitness for Umpires There are several areas of fitness required by an umpire that form the basis of the umpire’s fitness training: CARDIO-RESPIRATORY ENDURANCE Working muscles need oxygen and nutrients to operate efficiently. Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to supply these essential ingredients through the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. It is possible to ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/fitness-for-umpires/ Great success, the success of the few really great ones, is based on the spirit -- the emotional content of the athlete.  Do you have what it takes? Learn more about what you need to do to reach ultimate success in life and football. To be great, you will have to ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/pain-spirit-and-success/ 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. Possibly this is the most important learning time in their sporting life. Equally important is the Coach who is laying the ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/starting-in-the-back-yard/ Do you have a question for John Northey? John will answer your question online or pivately if you wish. You can also read other questions that John has been asked in the past. If you would like to ask John Northey a question please just fill in the section below, John will ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/ask-john/ Mental application. chart-achieving-your-goals http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/chart-specific-areas/ The stratedgy and mindset to achieve a succesful outcome from your Ruckman in backline and centre bounces.   Do you have anything to add? Please do so in the comments. The ruckman should win the hit out in the backline. This is because the opposition ruckman usually has formed a wall with ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/ruckman-backlinecentre-bounces/ 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. It allows the forward players to have first use of the ball, creating many ... http://www.swoopercoach.com.au/2009/centre-bounce-ruck-strategy/