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OBJECTIVE: To practice beating the man one on one.

EQUIPMENT: One ball per pair.

GROUP SIZE: Two players.

AREA: 22 x 15 meter grid.

DRILL SET-UP: The defender starts at various points along the 15-meter line within the 22-meter line. The attacker starts outside
the 22-meter line with the ball.

DRILL EXPLANATION:

  1. The player aims to beat the defender whilst staying inside the 15-meter line zone.
  2. This can be done by way of sheer pace, change of pace, side-step, swerve, fend or chip kick.

COACHING POINTS:

• Alternate both sides of the field.
• Nominate whether the defender will use a two-handed touch or tackle.
• Encourage the defenders to keep the winger between them and the sideline.
• Options - chip or centre kick.

VARIATIONS / PROGRESSION:

Set of cones to condition player for judgment of swerve.

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