ASS Rugby League Skill Development Tips ( Advanced Skills Tips )

1. SPRINT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Small steps to start.

2. Speedy leg work... (Think of ladder drill)

3. Exagerated arm & leg movement at the start.

4. Tuck ball under arm.

5. High knee action.

6. Keep head still and in a forward position.

Tom W
Mullumbimby Giants JRLFC

COACHING CORRECTIONS

1. Not being balanced.

2. Incorrect ball security.

3. Incorrect leg and arm technique.

4. Unbalanced arm action.

Thanks to...
Tod Martin - Level 2 Coach
Mark Harrison - Group 18 JRL
Kev Mulcahy - Mullumbimby
Dennis Ensor - Ocean Shores
Peter O'Grady - Macksville
Matt Fitsgerald - Gunnedah
Helen Loughrey - Gunnedah
Michael Loughrey - Gunnedah

2. DROP PUNT KICK INSTRUCTIONS

1. Grip ball as normal (for pass etc.)
   fingers spread.

2. Guide the ball with the kicking side hand and
   release to foot.

3. Strike to ball with the 'top side' of your foot.

4. Remain balanced the ball should roll end
   over end.

5. Extend Leg after contact for accuracy and
   distance.

Matt M
Mullumbimby Giants JRLFC

COACHING CORRECTIONS

1. Not controlling ball release.

2. Incorrect contact with the foot/ball.

3. No follow-through after kick.

4. Trying to kick the ball too hard.

5. Unbalanced.

3. GOAL KICK INSTRUCTIONS

1. Aim/set ball at target.

2. Walk back your required steps.

3. Look at target/visualize your shot.

4. Relax starting your approach fluently.

5. Eyes only now focused on point of contact.

6. As rehearsed, place non-kicking foot
   alongside the ball pointing in direction
   of target.

7.Rotate your hips bringing kicking leg forward
  and straightening - strike the target
with a straight instep.
  Keep head down.

8. Follow through in direction of target.

Tom P
Mullumbimby Giants JRLFC

COACHING CORRECTIONS

1. Eyes not looking at contact.

2. Head remains stable and down.

3. Non-kicking foot not alongside ball.

4. Not looking at point of contact.

5. Trying to "kick too hard”.

4. FIELD GOAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Normal grip of ball (1/2 down fingers spread).

2. Look at target.

3. Eyes focused on point of contact.

4. Take required steps remain balanced, eyes
    on point of contact.

5. Ball dropped with kicking leg hand, head
   over ball.

6. Make contact with instep or upper foot
   and extend leg to follow through.

Keegan L
Gunnedah Bulldogs JRLFC

COACHING CORRECTIONS

1. Incorrect drop of ball.

2. Unbalanced.

3. No follow through.

4. Rushing the shot.

5. GRUBBER KICK INSTRUCTIONS

1. Normal ball grip (same as passing).

2. Run a few steps remaining balanced.

3. Identify target area.

4. Release ball with kicking leg side hand
   to the top-side of the foot.

5. Keep knee slightly bent on contact/impact.

6. Point toes in target direction follow through.

7. Body should remain upright.

Hayden L
Gunnedah Bulldogs JRLFC

COACHING CORRECTIONS

1. Poor ball release and contact.

2. Unbalanced.

3. Knee straight on impact resulting in no control.

4. No Leg follow through.

6. PASS THE BALL (Standing Pass)

1. Hold ball basic grip (fingers spread).

2. Standing side-on to receiver/target...
   Step towards target direction with
   closest foot.

3. Ball at 6'o'clock (upright) swing arms across
    body rotate torso.

4. Extend arms release ball towards target.

Brock
Mullumbimby Giants JRLFC

COACHING CORRECTIONS

1. Unbalanced stepping with incorrect foot.

2. Incorrect grip.

3. Not rotating torso direction problems.

4. Not extending arms to target.

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