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FOOTY MAGIC TRICKS

Now it's time to increase NAB AFL Auskickers' confidence using a footy!

AFL X1 Football Handball x1 football for each Auskicker
AFL Adult Football Gear x1 football for each Adult

(1 adult:group ratio)

HOW TO SET UP

Spread the player out in an area with everyone holding their football ready for when you call out a football "magic trick"

AFL Cones are placed in four square area. Auskicker can play football within the area.

LET'S PLAY

The coach call out different "magic tricks" for the Auskickers to follow. for Example

  • Figure Eight - Move the ball in between around the outside of each leg, like number 8.
  • Wrap the ball around your body - move it around you in a circle shape.
  • Throw the ball up - clap before catching it or catch it behind your back.
  • Pass the ball - side-to-side with a partner or through the legs.
  • Hoping or Robot walks! 
AFL Auskickers are aiming the ball into the point and using their footy.

VARIATION 1

Use your imagination for different magic tricks! Fun changes can include dodging opponents while holding the football.

AFL Auskickers running with their footy in hand

VARIATION 2

Pretending to do an awsomely spectacular catch of the football (Known as "taking a speccy")

AFL Auskicker ball for kicking, bouncing and hooping.

There are many "magic tricks" you can come up with when it comes to just having fun with the footy

AFL Auskicker handling ball in one hand Skill task

Keep the Auskickers guessing what's next. This will quickly become a favourite game.