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Nursery Football Drills

SOLO

The Solo in Gaelic Football is a technique used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. It is used to carry possession to a better position or to evade an opponent. A solo run may incorporate a sequence of alternating bounces and toe taps, or just toe taps.

Key Points

The Solo in Gaelic Football is a technique used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. It is used to carry possession to a better position or to evade an opponent. A solo run may incorporate a sequence of alternating bounces and toe taps, or just toe taps.

Look out for:

Using the opposite
hand to drop the ball
Throwing the ball
Not using a straight leg
Soloing too high

Solo Phase 1

Solo Phase 2

Solo Phase 3

PUNT KICK

The Punt Kick is one of the most common foot passing techniques in Gaelic Football. It may also be used to kick for a score when approaching the goal straight on.
Key PointsThe Punt Kick is one of the most common foot passing techniques in Gaelic Football. It may also be used to kick for a score when approaching the goal straight on.

Look out for:

Lifting the head too early
Dropping the ball with the opposite hand to kicking foot
Toes not pointed

Punt Kick Phase 1

Punt Kick Phase 2

Punt Kick Phase 3

HAND-PASS

The Hand Pass is a basic technique in Gaelic Football used to pass the ball over a short distance. The technique involves supporting the ball in one hand and striking it with the open free hand.

Key Points

The Hand Pass is a basic technique in Gaelic Football used to pass the ball over a short distance.

The technique involves supporting the ball in one hand and striking it with the open free hand.

Look out for:

• Hitting with the wrong part

• Not using a definite striking action

Hand-Pass Phase 1

Hand-Pass Phase 2

Hand-Pass Phase 3

BOUNCE

The Bounce is used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. When in possession it is possible to take a maximum of 4 steps without playing the ball. After 4 steps the player has a choice between bouncing, performing a toe tap or playing the ball away. It is not permitted to bounce the ball more than once in succession.

Key PointsThe Bounce is used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. When in possession it is possible to take a maximum of 4 steps without playing the ball. After 4 steps the player has a choice between bouncing, performing a toe tap or playing the ball away. It is not permitted to bounce the ball more than once in succession.

Look out for:

• Bouncing the ball with two hands

• Bouncing the ball too softly or too hard

• Attempting to catch the ball with one hand

Bounce Phase 1

Bounce Phase 2

Bounce Phase 3

BODY-CATCH

The Body Catch is a basic technique in Gaelic Football. This type of catch is used when the ball is dropping between waist and head height and the player has time to cushion it into their chest.

Key PointsThe Body Catch is a basic technique in Gaelic Football. This type of catch is used when the ball is dropping between waist and head height and the player has time to cushion it into their chest.

Look out for:

• Closing the eyes

• Leaning back as the ball approaches

• Keeping the arms too far apart

Nursery Football Drills

SOLO

The Solo in Gaelic Football is a technique used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. It is used to carry possession to a better position or to evade an opponent. A solo run may incorporate a sequence of alternating bounces and toe taps, or just toe taps.

Key Points

The Solo in Gaelic Football is a technique used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. It is used to carry possession to a better position or to evade an opponent. A solo run may incorporate a sequence of alternating bounces and toe taps, or just toe taps.

Look out for:

Solo Phase 1

Solo Phase 2

Solo Phase 3

PUNT KICK

Look out for:

Punt Kick Phase 1

Punt Kick Phase 2

Punt Kick Phase 3

HAND-PASS

Hand-Pass Phase 1

Hand-Pass Phase 2

Hand-Pass Phase 3

BOUNCE

Bounce Phase 1

Bounce Phase 2

Bounce Phase 3

BODY-CATCH

Body-Catch Phase 1

Body-Catch Phase 2

Body-Catch Phase 3