Corridor Full Oval – The Front and Square Setup
This is a drill that teaches a “front and square” set up, with hard inside running in numbers and long accurate kicking. A full oval drill that incorporates the entire team training. Corridor Full Oval Drill 138.42 KB Download *Requires...
How To Win the Contested Possessions
SUMMARY: Contested possessions are one of the most quoted statistics in AFL, yet there seems to be little rhyme or reason as to why. But do contested possessions really matter? This article explores why contested possessions really DO matter and...
How I Was Almost Bankrupted – Because Of No Player Insurance
Do you play football and work full-time? Whether you own your own business or work for someone else, you work hard and you’re dedicated to what you do. But work isn’t everything, footy is also where it’s at. Community footy...
14 vs 11 Game Sense Training – Ball Movement & Structures
This is a great drill that allows a team to practice their ball movement and structures in match like conditions. It is an excellent drill for the entire team (or multiple squads) to compete in. 14 vs 11 Game Sense...
How Ice Baths Have Changed The Way We Prevent Injuries In Community AFL Football
SUMMARY: Just as important as the skills and conditioning program you are putting your players is the ability to allow your players the chance to recover effectively. In this article, you'll discover how to aid the recovery process through the use...
How To Avoid The Goal Kicking Yips
SUMMARY: Set shot goal kicking has not improved after a hundred years of AFL, even though the kicking efficiency of today's modern players has increased significantly. So why do players choke up in front of goal? Turns out it has...
How To Kick Out From Full Back
With West Coast Eagles Superboot, Shannon Hurn SUMMARY: How should full backs kick out when faced with a man-on-man defence? Or what about a zone defence? Or playing on? Shannon Hurn from the West Coast Eagle recently shared his tips...
Rebound and Angled Kicking – Maintaining Defensive Pressure
A running drill aimed at teaching players to switch play and rebound, while also practicing their angled kicking. As a variation, you can also put two players at each position and have them handballing to each other and working in...
How The Frankston Dolphins Are Planning Their Practice Matches
SUMMARY: How are you planning practice matches this year? And how do you compare to what others are doing? In this feature article, we talk to Simon Goosey, coach of the Frankston Dolphins in the VFL, about how they have...
10 Stations – Creating the Overlap
A running drill which educates players on how to create an overlap with the opponent. This highly effective drill focuses on both offensive and defensive skills while testing a players fitness and endurance. 10 Stations 239.28 KB Download *Requires Adobe...