Beginner - Hand on Ball Drill

This drill addresses the most common problem with kicking. Even top AFL players still struggle with this, as they never practiced this at an early age. Over the last 15 years as an AFL coach, Mark Williams has spent countless hours re-wiring players with their hand on the ball action.

HAND ON BALL DRILL - STANDING UP

This specific drill provides a solution for perfecting a player’s grip and ball motion towards the foot. It is ideal for beginners but also appropriate for more advanced players. When doing this drill, make sure the player has the correct sized ball for their hand size/age. Also, ensure a player practices on both sides of their body.

💡Note: It’s important to practice this regularly and is as simple as doing it at home on the couch watching TV. A player should be repeating this drill constantly – thousands of times!

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Beginner - The Basics of Kicking

The basics of kicking form the foundation for all kicking techniques. Always refer back to these basic points if having issues or problems with your kicking technique – these hold the key to success...

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Introduction to precision

Recognising that kicking in AFL is one of the most challenging skills to learn, Sherrin has partnered exclusively with AFL Premiership Coach and PE Teacher Mark Williams, to launch Sherrin Precision...

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Beginner - One-step kick

One step kick is the first progression of the kicking phases. It is ideal for those players who have been playing Aussie Rules for under 3 years...

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Beginner - 3-5 step kick

Once a player has mastered the one-step kick, they are ready to move onto the next kicking phase; the 3-5 step kick...

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