- Kicking
- Force Back
SD Seniors Force Back
Force Back
OBJECTIVE:
Put into practice a range of kicking skills.
EQUIPMENT:
One ball.
GROUP SIZE:
A team.
AREA:
The field.
DRILL EXPLANATION:
Groups advance only by kicking within the following rules:
- The ball is kicked off from halfway as in a normal game.
- If the ball is caught on the full, the catcher may advance 10 metres before kicking the ball again.
- If the ball is dropped, the kicking team moves up to this mark and retains possession.
- If the ball is recovered, but not caught, the next kick is made from the point of recovery.
When the ball goes into touch on the full:
- If kicked from behind the 22-metre line the non-kicking team restarts play 15 metres infield from where the kick went into touch.
- If kicked from in front of the 22-metre line the non-kicking team restarts play at the point where the original kick was taken.
Points are scored by:
- Punting the ball between the goalposts - one point.
- Drop-kicking the ball between the goalposts - three points.
COACHING POINTS:
• Players must kick for space.
• Reinforce kicking and catching skills.
VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:
- Add in a given number of passes that must be made before kicking.
- Add a second ball.
- With young players, a point may be scored when the ball is kicked across the tryline.
- If you have fewer players, a smaller area is suitable.