AFL drills
AFL leading & spread drills
7 free AFL drills for leading & spread, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
HandballLeading & spreadEnd-to-end handball chainGroups of three move the ball the length of a lane with handballs, switching sides each pass.12 min · 6–18 players · U10+
GameLeading & spreadForward 50 entriesMidfielders kick inside 50 to leading forwards against defenders; score on a mark or goal.20 min · 8–14 players · U12+
Leading & spreadKickingForward structure and leading patternsFive forwards against five defenders hold a set structure of two deep, two high and a small, and time first and second leads into the hole.20 min · 11–16 players · U16+
KickingLeading & spreadHit the lead on the runA runner takes a handball and kicks on the run to a forward leading hard, with a defender trailing the lead.15 min · 4–12 players · U12+
KickingLeading & spreadKick to a leadA forward leads at the right moment and the kicker hits them on the chest.15 min · 6–14 players · U11+
Kick-outsLeading & spreadKick-out patternsDefenders run three set kick-out patterns from the goal square, short to the pocket, long to the wing or a switch, against four opponents.15 min · 9–14 players · U13+
Leading & spreadMarkingLead to the coneThe coach points to a cone, the leader sprints to it and marks a short kick out in front, then joins the back of the line.10 min · 3–10 players · U8+