AFL drills
AFL game drills
6 free AFL drills for game, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
6 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+
Fitness & agilityGameBounce and run relayTeams race to a far cone and back carrying the ball, bouncing it at the halfway cone, then handball to the next runner.10 min · 6–16 players · U7+
GameLeading & spreadForward 50 entriesMidfielders kick inside 50 to leading forwards against defenders; score on a mark or goal.20 min · 8–14 players · U12+
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+
ShepherdingGameShepherd tag gameA runner carries the ball across a channel while a team-mate shepherds by blocking the tagger's path, with no pushing.10 min · 3–12 players · U8+