Kirkcaldy Coaches’ Corner

1. Driving & Re-Offering Drills

These drills train Wing Attacks (WA) and Centres (C) to lose their defender and provide a reliable second option.

The Reset & Re-Offer

• Setup: A stationary passer stands on the transverse line. A midcourter starts 5 metres away.

• Action: The midcourter drives hard to the left, changes direction sharply, and drives back to receive the ball. They pass it back, immediately drop back 3 steps into open space, and drive hard to the right to receive it a second time.

• Goal: Teaches players not to give up if their first drive is blocked, but to immediately clear out and re-offer.

1. Footwork & Recovery Drills

These drills focus on speed, body positioning, and recovering quickly to set up a legal defensive guard.

The 3-Foot Recovery Sprint

• Setup: Place a cone 3 metres away from a stationary attacker.

• Action: The defender sprints forward to the cone, then rapidly uses fast, small backwards steps to establish a legal 3-foot distance. They immediately jump vertically with arms fully extended.

• Goal: Builds muscle memory for recovering quickly without giving away an obstruction penalty. 

1. High-Volume Technique Drills

These drills focus on building muscle memory, rhythm, and consistent shooting form. 

Around the Clock

• Setup: Place 5 or 6 cones in a semi-circle at various distances around the goal post.

• Action: The shooter starts at the first cone, takes a shot, collects the rebound, and moves to the next cone.

• Goal: Complete the circuit cleanly, then repeat moving in the opposite direction. 

1. Basic & High-Volume Drills

Great for building muscle memory, warming up hands, and perfecting passing mechanics.

[A1] ───(Pass)───> [B1]

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(Drive)

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