AFL · Goal kicking

Goal kicking around the arc

Players take turns kicking at goal from cones set in an arc, moving one cone round after each round of kicks.

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Time
12 min
Players
3–10
Age
U8+
Area
25 × 20 m in front of goal
Equipment
5 size 3 footballs (one per player)5 cones1 goals (or four tall poles or cones)

Setup

  1. Set five cones in an arc 10–15 m out from the goals, from a straight-on spot to two on each side.
  2. One player on each cone with a ball; the coach stands beside the goals.
  3. Start closer for younger players so most kicks reach.

How it runs

  1. Kickers take turns, one at a time, starting from the middle cone.
  2. After everyone has kicked, the coach rolls the balls back out.
  3. Everyone moves one cone round the arc and goes again.
  4. Keep a team score: 6 for a goal, 1 for a behind.

Coaching points

  • Pick a target behind the goals and line your body up with it.
  • Take a few steady steps in, then kick through the ball.
  • From the side, aim at the far goal post and let the ball come back in.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the run-up and slicing across the ball.
  • Looking up at the goals as you drop the ball.

Say it: “Line up, steady steps, kick through.”

Make it harder

  • Move the arc out to 20 m.
  • Each player must kick from the wide cones with their other foot.

Make it easier

  • Bring the cones in to 8 m and use only the three middle ones.
  • Use wider goals made with cones.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.