Back in April Kick2Kick released six one percenters that will help you become a better more effective Australian Footballer, now we will release six more.
Dean Laidley was one of the best one percenter players in the 90s
Front and center to contests
The Australian Ball is unpredictable but it is a good skill to get yourself front and center to contests like a ball up or throw in when the rucks go at it or at a marking contest. This will enable that you have the best chance to gather the ball.
Keep your opponent to the boundary side
Especially for defenders were their main purpose is to limit their opposition forward player to kick goals. It is harder to kick a goal from the boundary so when standing next to them, make sure they are on the boundary side rather than goal side.
Be Accountable
Be accountable and aware and know where your opponent is at all times. Todays game is so fast that you cannot afford to be slack in this area, as it can effect the result of the game.
Follow up
If your kick is a bad one, or if its to a 50/50 contest following the ball up, increases your teams chances by getting over to the ball and usually you or your team mate will end up with the ball.
Lower center of Gravity at ground contests
Position yourself lower than your opponent when the ball is to be won at ground level. A lower center of gravity gives you more of a chance to win the contested ball as they cannot bump or knock you off the ground as easy.
Communicate
Not the usual banter… I mean, letting your team mates know where you are, who you’re covering. This is especially important at center bounces and throw ins. Some players prefer not to wear a mouth guard as this can effect your communication levels.
Do you have your own one percenters or an example were it has turned the result of a game?
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