OBJECTIVE: Improve accuracy of a variety of kicks and improve catching reactions.

EQUIPMENT: One ball for every player.

GROUP SIZE: 8-10 players or any suitable number.

AREA: Quarter or half field (depending on the number and skill level of players).

DRILL SET-UP: Players stand in a circle equally spaced, “kicking” distance apart, as shown in the diagram. All players stand by a cone with a ball.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

1. On the coach’s call “kick”, players kick accurately to the next player in an anti-clockwise direction. Each player immediately runs in a clockwise direction to catch a ball that has been kicked.
2. Once the kicked balls have been recovered, the players return to the cones.
3. The drill continues.
4. Players receiving the ball can catch or trap the ball, depending on player’s accuracy. NB: To avoid disorganization, the coach must retain tight control.

COACHING POINTS:

• Go through these kicks: Basic, chip, spiral, grubber, up & under, drop kick, box and drop punt.
• Remember catching and trapping skills.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

Make area bigger.