AFL drills
AFL decision-making drills
7 free AFL drills for decision-making, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
GameDecision-making9v9 zoned gameA 9v9 game with the ground split into back, middle and forward zones, three players a side in each, so everyone learns to hold their position.25 min · 14–22 players · U12+
HandballDecision-makingHandball under pressure 3v1Three attackers keep the ball by handball in a small square while one defender closes in and tries to touch it.12 min · 4–12 players · U10+
GameDecision-makingMatch simulation quartersFour short, full-intensity quarters with a coach-set scenario in each, bench rotations and stat targets, so the team rehearses its game plan decisions at match speed.45 min · 24–44 players · U16+
GameDecision-makingMini footy 4v4A small-sided game on a 30 × 20 m field with cone goals, no tackling, and three seconds to kick or handball.15 min · 6–10 players · U7+
KickingDecision-makingRebound from defensive 50Defenders win the ball in their back 50 and rebound fast through the corridor when it's open, or down the boundary when it isn't.15 min · 10–14 players · U14+
KickingDecision-makingSwitch the playWhen opponents flood one side, the ball carrier switches with a kick across to the open side and the team attacks down the free wing.15 min · 9–14 players · U13+
Decision-makingKickingTurnover to scoreboardAfter an intercept at half-back the team has 25 s to score, reading whether the corridor is open for a fast kick or the opposition has set and it's chip and switch.24 min · 12–16 players · U16+