The important aspect of this drill is the center cone. After kicking the ball the player must follow through over the cone and this action prevents players from falling to the side, which effects their accuracy, or falling backwards, which effects their distance.
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The setting out of the drill
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The follow through at the end of the drill
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Video Clip of the kicking drill
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Individual kicking skills: We show our coaches how to use an easy drill to help their kickers to get more accuracy and distance with their out of hand kicking or punting.
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" We are using this drill for a few years and is getting great results. The drill helps players with their follow through and balance and immediately adds accuracy and distance to their kicks. " - Jan Oberholzer
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The out of hand kicking drill.
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Rugby Skills Library Page: Kicking Skills
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This drill was given to me at a
kicking workshop in Pretoria by
my old friend, Eric Herbert,
kicking coach of the Stormers,
and second highest point scorer
after Naas Botha in South Africa .