1. Auskick (U6-U8) Junior (U9-U12) Youth (U13-U16) Known for… Parent engagement/ spreading the load Skills measurement effectiveness Effective transition to youth Fun, fit, friendship Successful transition to U18 AFL Player in future Skill/ performance/ requirements Basic kicking Preferred-hand hand ball Ball handling Bounce stationary Making space Chest Mark Listen to instructions Sportsmanship Accurate kicking on run preferred (correct drop punt) Intro to non-preferred foot Understanding instructions Communication Handball both sides on run under pressure using correct technique reaching target Marking in hands Overhead mark uncontested Ball control two hands Running important part of the game Understand basic terms, positions and set plays Sportsmanship Bounce and return on run Front on tackle – target the hips and drop to the knees Spoiling and positioning Sidestep Proficient kicking on run (preferred foot drop punt), competent non-preferred Handball (both hands) at speed Overhead marking in front (contested) Fitness level – beep test level 10 (U14+) Game sense / terminology Bouncing Tackling – target the hips and drop to knees Defensive aspects Evasion Ball control (one hand) Measure of success Parent engagement/ spreading the load Skills measurement effectiveness Effective transition to youth Fun, fit, friendship Successful transition to U18s AFL Player in future 1

2. U6U7U8 Skill / performance/ requirements Kicking Handball Ball handling/Bounce Making space Marking Listen to instructions Game sense Sportsmanship KICKING Teach technique using Audio Visual, stick figure hand outs, practical Hold drop Punt - The grip - The Release - Get ball to spin backwards HANDBALL >Overspin /Underspin Teach Technique - Ball firmly gripped and hit with clenched fist - Eyes on the ball, place thumb outside - Stance to the side to allow punching arm to swing freely - After contact with ball, fist remains on the platform hand BALL HANDLING - Roll ball around cones - Pick a stationery ball up - Bounce ball and catch it whilst standing still MAKING SPACE - Create a lead Calling for the ball MARKING Chest Mark - Keep eyes firmly on ball and line up body with flight of the ball - Fingers and hands are extended- palms up. Tuck elbows to side - The ball is taken on the hands and guided to chest - The Ball is hugged tightly to the chest. LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS - Ask to repeat simple instructions ie where is the game this week end? Stay in zones SPORTSMANSHIP - Share the ball / shake hands with the other team /respect the umpire & have fun KICKING Build on technique Kick to 10 metres Kick to a target Introduce non preferred foot HANDBALL Build on Technique Handball 3 metres to target Use in game conditions BALL HANDLING Pick / Scoop the ball up on the run. Bounce the ball on the run MAKING SPACE Create links in & out of zones MARKING Chest Mark Build on Technique Mark on the run LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS Carry out simple tasks during game time SPORTSMANSHIP As per Under 6 KICKING Sound Technique Distance Accuracy HANDBALL Sound Technique Use in game conditions BALL HANDLING Pick up a ball moving towards you Picking up a ball moving away from you MAKING SPACE Breaking away from a pack Calling & running on the opposite side MARKING Introduce overhead marking Marking a Wet Ball LISTEN TO INSTRUCTIONS Same as Under 7 GAME SENSE Practice games / reading the play Sportsmanship

3. U9U10 Skill / performance/ requirements Kicking Handball Ball handling Bounce Making space Chest Mark Listen to instructions Sportsmanship Drop punt preferred foot Accurate hand ball preferred Hand ball non-preferred Contested chest mark Basic set up at centre bounce Introduce hold/release Introduce pressure on ball handler Introduce keeping ball in front Picking up ball on the run Introduce bounce Introduce evasion Drop punt preferred foot on the run Accurate hand ball both sides on the run Simple marking in hands Introduce positions and more complex bounce set up Encourage physical aspect of hold/release Encourage pressure on ball handler Encourage supporting team mate (shepherding) Promote picking up ball both sides on run Bounce on the run Introduce sidestep and evasion 3 Junior Slide 1 To be completed by Steve and supported by 18 th Dec

4. U11U12 Skill / performance/ requirements Kicking Handball Ball handling Bounce Making space Chest Mark Listen to instructions Sportsmanship Accurate kicking on the run Handball under pressure preferred side Understand positions and centre bounce set up Commence promoting forward line set up Introduction to tackling – target the hips and drop to the knees Introduction to shepherding Introduction to spoiling Effective bounce on the run Effective sidestep and evasion Accurate kicking on run preferred (correct drop punt) Intro to non preferred foot Understanding instructions Communication Handball both sides on run under pressure using correct technique reaching target Marking in hands Overhead mark uncontested Ball control two hands Running important part of the game Understand basic terms, positions and set plays Sportsmanship Bounce and return on run Front on tackle – target the hips and drop to the knees Spoiling and positioning Sidestep 4 Junior Slide 3 To be completed by Steve and support by 30 th Jan

5. U13U14U16 Skill / performance/ requirements Kicking Handball Ball handling Bounce Making space Chest Mark Listen to instructions Sportsmanship Can call and lead Kick good drop punts on preferred side Good handball on preferred side Reliable chest mark – developing hands and overhead skills Can trap and pick up at least 2 of 5 roll outs Can run and kick Has practiced evasion No back chat (NBC) Will always call and lead into space Encourages others through talk Kick good drop punts on preferred side on the run and at set shot on non-preferred side Hand ball preferred side on run – can handball on non- preferred side Will try to evade Can mark with hands in front, and above and is willing to make a contest in the air Developing trap and pick up skills Can run and bounce at least once at top speed Knows basic set plays and knows all positions NBC Has an active onfield presence through talk Kick good drop punts (end-over-end) on both feet on the run; Will run thru to a target after kick Handball both sides on the run Can mark with hands in front, above and will make a contest in the air Can usually trap & pick up rolling ball Can evade Can run at top speed and bounce 2 to 3 times Can run into space, knows team plays Keen to be given a specific role NBC to umpires, appreciate the sport and is a good sport.