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Practical uses (adapted from Donna O’Connor, 2012) Individual Questions


When was the best time to pass? Why? What was the best option? Why? Where should you defend?


How will the score affect your decision?


Team Questions


What strategies did you use when in possession? Which ones worked well?


What would you do differently if the opposition ....? What would you do if we’re up by one point with two minutes to go?


The three activities outlined below are relatively simple to organise and coaches should be able to adjust and adapt them to suit the needs and ability levels of their players.


Try them out using some of the questioning strategies outlined in the table on the previous page. Suggested Activities


One-on-one tackle drill


Aims: 1. For players to be able to perform a front block tackle on left and right shoulders.


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2. For players to be able to sidestep off both left and right feet.


2 Players, Grid approx 10m x 10m


– P1 and P2 oppose each other inside grid – P2 is in possession and must attempt to score at other end


– Once P1 secures a two handed grab on P2 the ball is placed on ground


– P2 retreats two metres and becomes the defender – P1 picks up the ball and becomes the attacker


Progression: Adjust dimensions of the grid in order to suit ability level.


P2 10m P1 10m


3 v 2 Aims:


For players to be able to maintain and create space on the outside.


Description: Grid 10m x 10m, 2 players are defenders, 3 are attackers. – Players line up behind cones in columns of three as attackers and defenders at opposite ends of the grid


A3 Attack


– As attacking players move, coach commands one defender to stay out (nominate by name or number)


– The attacking line then attempts to beat the defenders with a 3 on 2 situation


EMPHASISE: Communication (attack and defence), decision making, drawing the man, no silly passes, start slow


Progression: Remember to continually reinforce the core skills elements of this activity, namely pass, catch and carry


Number Catch Aim:


For players to be able to select and use a variety of kicks successfully in a game situation.


Description: Divide players into two teams. Each player is given a number.


Teams are scattered throughout their own half, as indicated opposite. The player in possession of the football calls out any number then immediately kicks it over the neutral zone and into the opposition’s half. The player with the nominated number must catch the ball. No other player can attempt to catch the ball. Teams must vary their number calls each time they kick.


Progression: As a variation another football can be added.


7 1 9 2 8 4 40m 3 5 6 4 6 9 7


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3 8 2 20m 10m D3 D2 Defenders D1


Coach 10m


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A1 Attackers


Neutral Zone


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