OBJECTIVE: To practice beating the man one on one.
EQUIPMENT: One ball per pair.
GROUP SIZE: Two players.
AREA: 22 x 15 meter grid.
DRILL SET-UP: The defender starts at various points along the 15-meter line within the 22-meter line. The attacker starts outside
the 22-meter line with the ball.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
- The player aims to beat the defender whilst staying inside the 15-meter line zone.
- This can be done by way of sheer pace, change of pace, side-step, swerve, fend or chip kick.
COACHING POINTS:
• Alternate both sides of the field.
• Nominate whether the defender will use a two-handed touch or tackle.
• Encourage the defenders to keep the winger between them and the sideline.
• Options - chip or centre kick.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
Set of cones to condition player for judgment of swerve.
