Drop punt to a partner

Setup

1. Pair up and stand facing each other about 8 m apart, each on a cone.
2. Spread the pairs out side by side, at least 5 m between pairs.
3. One ball per pair.

How it runs

1. Kick a drop punt to your partner's chest; they mark it and kick it back.
2. Count the clean marks together.
3. After five in a row, the receiver takes two steps back.
4. If a kick goes wide, start again from 8 m.

Coaching points

• Hold the ball with the laces up and pointing at your partner.
• Guide the ball down with one hand and drop it, don't throw it.
• Kick through the ball and finish with your leg pointing at the target.
• Eyes on the ball until your foot hits it.

Common mistakes

• Tossing the ball up instead of guiding it down.
• Turning side-on, so the ball spins off the side of the boot.
• Kicking too hard and losing the drop punt shape.