Chip kick and Catching a ball
Chip Kick: Aim to put the ball over the defensive line and to try and regather while still in the air.
Useful if the opposition is close to youHold ball with hands on both sides
Drop ball upright
Contact ball with the bootlace portion of the foot , scoop the ball, pull toe up
High knee action , keep head down
This is not a high kick , it needs to go about 3 - 5 m in the airIf the ball is rotating backwards you have made good contact and if it hits the ground it should bounce up
Use the crossbar of the goalposts ( 3m high )to practise height and length , try it on the run too.
Catching a ball: Keep your eyes on the ball!
Call for it my ball
Get to where the ball is going to land but have time to move into ball
Jump if there is pressure
Turn body side on to attackers
Get balance by spreading legs
Reach up for ball with arms , elbows together, fingers spread , catch in fingers at eye level and bring ball down to chest
As you bring it down lower your body as well , sink your hips , ready for contact with opposition
Practice catching on the run and preparing to kick ...maybe combine with the person who is doing chip kick practice