Six more ‘One Percenters’ to improve your game

Posted on 24 May 2008 by johnnytruent

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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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Meet johnnytruent

Graphic designer by trade and a joint owner and creator of Kick2Kick. Played football for ten odd years at several clubs in his career and won three premierships starring for Rockingham Rams Football club. A knee reconstruction and other injuries forced John into semi-retirement from the game that he loves but coaching juniors has helped scratch the itch.

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