AFL · Goal kicking · Kicking

Set shot routine

Set shots from five spots inside 40 m, scoring goals and behinds.

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Start / 5
Time
12 min
Players
2–12
Age
U10+
Area
Forward 50
Equipment
6 footballs5 cones

Setup

  1. Five cones in an arc 25–40 m out, one straight in front and two on each side.
  2. Players queue behind the first cone; a retriever behind the goals.

How it runs

  1. Each player takes a set shot from each cone in turn.
  2. Goal is 6, behind is 1; keep a running score.
  3. Rotate the retriever every round.

Coaching points

  • Same routine every time: breath, line, steps.
  • Guide the ball down with the hand on the same side as the kicking foot.
  • Follow through at the goals.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing the run-up.
  • Dropping the ball from too high.

Say it: “Breath, line, steps.”

Make it harder

  • Move the cones to 45 m.
  • A clock: 15 seconds to kick.

Make it easier

  • Bring the cones in to 20 m.
  • Kick on the preferred foot only.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.