16-17 yr olds

–  -Catching

·       High, Low, Body catch

·       -Kicking

·       Punt, Hook, Swerve

–  -Hand pass

·       Bounce, hand and fist pass

–  -Solo

–  -Movement

·       Roll, Side step, Dummy solo/Feint

–  -Tackle

·       Near Hand Tackle, Tackle the ball (Pop out), Block down, Side to side charge

-Striking from the Hand

·       Static, On the Run,Over the Shoulder, The drop shot

–  -Catching

·       High Catch /Jump Catch, Chest Catch, On the bounce

–  -Hand pass

·       COD pass

–  -Pick up

·       Jab lift, Roll & spin, Foot pick up, Ground flick up

–  Hooking & Block

·       Tackling/disposing opponents

·       Improve decision making capabilities and master the essential skills in pressure situation

·       Learn to disguise the intention under pressure with an opponent

·       Speed: Multidirectional movements between 5m & 25m with recovery in between (Part or the warm / Individuals). Incorporated with other functional movement activities (COD, acceleration & deceleration)

·       Strength: Upper body strengthening can be incorporated using own body weight, free weights and some medicine ball (weight) training. Lower body strengthening can move to low level plyometrics, Free weights and Medicine ball training.

·       Endurance: Players should follow a well-structured endurance and speed endurance training programme which is progressive in nature moving from individual fitness components to high intensity exercises and small sided games.

·       Understanding the specific responsibilities of the various position through playing experience and minimal direction from the coach

·       Principles of play in attack & defence (linking the two) and Attacking/Defensive responsibilities in transitional play and counterattack

·       Small sided games are crucial in players developing decision making. 5v5, 7v7,

·       Creating width, depth, penetration and Communication

·       Attacking Play: Implement attacking principles both in possession and support play

·       Maintain possession: Moving the ball as a team and understanding depth of support ie. Third man runner.

·       Defending: Implement and understand the principles of defending ie. Delay, Deny, Dispossess & deliver

·       Goal setting with individuals and teams and empowerment of players within this decision making.

·       Ability to mix and communicate with all team mates and Coaches.

·       Lifestyle and time management – maximizing academic and sporting performance

·       Important to create a ‘Mastery Climate’ while developing a ‘Growth Mindset’ in players – effort and improvements creates success above winning.

improve their coaching practice

·       How did the session go and did every player improve/participate?

·       Was the session challenging, enjoyable and well orgainised?

·       Were you positive in your body language and in how you communicated throughout the session? (Reaction to error)

·       What are the work on’s for the next session/priorities?

·       This age group experience hormonal changes and imbalances which result in youths being moody and at times irrational in their behavior

·       Players start to have other pressures at this stage including academic, social and family which may impact on their emotional state and behaviours

·       Focus here is on further developing endurance/stamina and strength

·      Importance of adaptation (recovery) – recovery sessions (pool / cycling / feet up)

·       Importance of Sleep within the recovery process.

·      Drug and anti-doping awareness – impact of drugs on health and lifestyle

·       Mental health awareness – impact of sport on wellbeing

·       Time management

·       Tactics Board