OBJECTIVE:
To apply pressure to opposition from kick off, in order to regain possession and go forward. To score points from field of play.
KEY FACTORS:
- Hold ball with point downwards.
- Eyes on ball.
- Step forward onto non-kicking foot.
- Drop ball onto point.
- Swing through line of the ball.
- Contact ball at the top of instep.
- Follow through.
- Raise opposite arm for balance.
COMMON ERRORS:
- Not dropping ball in same alignment as it is held.
- Lifting head too early.
- Taking eyes off the ball.
- Turning shoulders with kick.
- Not contacting the ball correctly on foot.
- Trying to kick too hard and losing timing.