Side-Step
• Distance 2 - 5m apart for 1-on-1 drill.
• Prop by thrusting down hard on lefl foot. (i.e. moving to right).
• Push to the right.
• Accelerate as you straighten up. (opposite action for side-step to left)
• Practice side-stepping both ways
The Swerve
• Timing important; 2 - 5m from opponent in 1-on-1 drill
• Shorten stride
• Transfer weight; body lean
• Leg cross-over action to swerve away
• Accelerate out
Change of Pace
• Use this skill when you have ample room to move.
• All players should develop a change of pace.
• The change of pace can occur close to the opponent or, if there is plenty of room, a good 10m away.
• Slow pace to slow the defender; then
• Apply top speed and swerve away
Acting Half
• Feet apart, crouch low
• Move foot opposite to passing direction to be beside the ball
• Place hands either side of ball
• Point near foot to the receiver
• Remain crouched and swing arms in a pendulum motion
• Distance 2 - 5m apart for 1-on-1 drill.
• Prop by thrusting down hard on lefl foot. (i.e. moving to right).
• Push to the right.
• Accelerate as you straighten up. (opposite action for side-step to left)
• Practice side-stepping both ways
The Swerve
• Timing important; 2 - 5m from opponent in 1-on-1 drill
• Shorten stride
• Transfer weight; body lean
• Leg cross-over action to swerve away
• Accelerate out
Change of Pace
• Use this skill when you have ample room to move.
• All players should develop a change of pace.
• The change of pace can occur close to the opponent or, if there is plenty of room, a good 10m away.
• Slow pace to slow the defender; then
• Apply top speed and swerve away
Acting Half
- Acting half-back (dummy half) must – Support tackled player
- Listen for calls of play
- Note opposition’s placements
- Deliver a good quick pass
• Feet apart, crouch low
• Move foot opposite to passing direction to be beside the ball
• Place hands either side of ball
• Point near foot to the receiver
• Remain crouched and swing arms in a pendulum motion
In Attack...
Moving into and identifying space