A Drop Punt is the most accurate way of kicking the football in the modern game. This is one of the main skills that is required to play the game. Please use the written and videoed instructions to learn how to kick a Drop Punt.
Steps to kick a Drop Punt
- You hold the ball still and have your hands on either side of it.
- Then guide the football down onto your foot with your hand.
- The ball is dropped onto the ‘tongue’ area of your boot.
- You follow through with your boot.
Extra tips
- Walking as you kick brings momentum and makes the kick have more depth (go further).
- Learn to kick using both feet.
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May 18th, 2009 at 10:41 am
My 10yr old son is now into his 4th year of playing (QLD) and no matter how much we try, he just hasn’t mastered the drop punt. When releasing the ball he always appears to tilt, turn or flick the ball so that it hits his foot ona slight angle. What techniques are there they can help alleviate this problem.
Thanks.
May 18th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Hi Prento,
Thanks for the comment and feedback. I will try and help as much as possible and send your comment to others who also may be able to help.
1st tip would be practice.
I would then ask how is the ‘guiding hand’? If he is kicking the ball on the right, he should be dropping and guiding the ball using his right hand. This guiding hand will help the ball not tilt etc as it drops to the foot. The closer the hand is to the foot when guiding the ball, there is less room for the ball to divert.
Another question is to ask if he is moving his hands and arms when kicking the ball? It is best to keep the arms and hands as still as possible when in the run up/ walk up to kick the ball.
I used to practice using rolled up socks, ballons etc, anything that would help me get the sweet spot.
Let us know if this helps or not.
May 18th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Can you please help I am looking for a large poster demonstrating the correct way in which to kick and hold a football.I hope to put it on the wall of the change room in were the players prepare for trainings.Ido remember such a poster 20+ years ago when i played junior football and it was very helpfull in my development.Thanks.
May 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am
Hi Max,
Sorry I have not seen it HOWEVER maybe try Ebay as they could well have some on sale.
May 20th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
hi
when i go to kick a drop punt i usually kick it really high what do i do to keep it lower?
May 21st, 2009 at 11:25 am
@Bob - I have asked a mate who had this to say.
I will create a new article with some more tips following up this and other questions. Hope this helps Bob!