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ANGRY OGRE

This seriously fun game will have NAB AFL Auskickers laughing hysterically whilst dodging!

AFL Football Gear x1 football per Auskicker
AFL Gear Adult x1 adult for the group

HOW TO SET UP

Ask Auskickers to line up on one side of the playing area, directly opposite their balls sitting on the far side of the playing area.

The coach is the "Angry Ogre" and must stand in front of the balls with their back to the Auskickers.

In AFL Auskickers to line up on one side of the playing area. They can opposite by using their balls.

STEP 1

Auskickers sneak up behind the Angry Ogre to steal a ball. When the Angry Ogre turns around, Auskickers must freeze! If the Angry Ogre spots someone moving, they must go back to the starting line.

AFL Junior Auskicker kicking footy as the step 1 in Angry Ogre program

STEP 2

When an Auskicker successfully grabs a ball, they shout "Angry Ogre" ! Auskickers then run to grab a ball and race back to the starting line while Angry Ogre aims to chase and tag as many Auskickers as possible.

AFL Junior Auskicker kicking footy as the step 2 in Angry Ogre program

STEP 3

If anyone makes it back without being tagged by the Angry Ogre, they win!

Reset the balls, line up the players, and start again.

AFL Junior Auskicker kicking footy as the step 3 in Angry Ogre program

VARIATION

Place only one ball on the ground! Once a player gets their hands on it, the Auskickers must play keeping-off against the Angry Ogre.

AFL Auskickers running behind the ball during the training session
AFL Auskicker ball for kicking, bouncing and hooping.

You'll never hear more laughter than when "Angry Ogre" is in full fight, so be sure to practise your "Angry Ogre" impression!

AFL Auskicker handling ball in one hand Skill task

Download the Handy Hints below for more technique tips!

How to Grab a Ground Ball