Fat Side Rebound

Focus

Skills under pressure, Defensive, Contested ball, Hard Running, Front & Square, Run & Carry.

Skills

GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd, Crumb, Mark Contest.

Purpose

The best passage out of defense is to switch to the fat side, i.e. the opposite side from which the ball approached, as there will be more space to work with.

Players

9⁺

Ages

14⁺

Balls

Cones

Distance (max)

100m

Opp. tops

Visible opposition strip: 3

Setup
Choose a full-forward at (B) and 3 defenders across the full-back line.
Step 1
Coach feeds the ball high so players (1 v 3) compete at the top of the goal square, while others (E - F - G) sprint to assist.
Step 2
Defenders should win this ball unless (B) marks, and instinctively look to head towards the fat side, as (E) will be the closest player in support.

If (B) marks, kick a goal, reset in same positions, restart.
Step 3
Use run and carry to work the ball out of defense and finish with a kick to (H) who has sprinted across the ground to present across wing.

The contest ends when defenders lose the ball, or the ball is kicked to (H).
Step 4
You can set this drill up at both ends of the ground if numbers permit. Players not involved clear off.