The pitches may be closed but you can still practice your skills!

Check out some simple activities our Bord na nÓg members can practice at home!

SOLOING

• Pick ball off ground using correct pick up - Left Foot/Right Foot
• Start with 5 solo’s standing still then move around two markers 5m (5 long strides) apart
• 1mins on Left Foot & 1mins on Right Foot
• 4 steps between solo’s, if ball falls to ground pick up with left foot left solo, right foot right solo

HAND PASS AGAINST A WALL

• 1mins using Left Hand & 1mins using Right Hand
• Keep a distance of 2-3 m away from target
• Aim for a mark on the wall

CATCHING OVERHEAD

• Pick ball off ground using correct pick up - Left Foot/Right Foot
• Throw ball in air - 1mins with ball caught above head using two hands & feet on ground
• 1mins with ball caught above head using two hands & jumping off the ground
• Kick ball into air with Left foot/Right foot & catch above your head.

PUNT KICK

• Pick ball off ground using correct pick up - Left Foot/Right Foot
• 1mins on Left Foot & 1mins on Right Foot
• Keep a distance of 10m (10 long strides) away from target
• Aim for a mark on the wall
• Kick the Ball in a straight line

TIPS

• Don’t let the Ball hit the ground, if it does try again
• Ensure kick or hand pass hits a target
• Repeat the skill each day and see an improvement each day.
• Make out a day by day chart and mark off each skill as you perform it
• Try above each day for 10-15 mins , your skills will improve & when we get back you will be ready to go.