2 players working together, about 4m apart. One player punt kicks the ball to the hands of the other.
Create a competitive edge by having teams of 2 compete against each other for the most kicks in a minute, this increases pressure on technique.
Alternately 10 kicks from one distance and take a step back - if a mis kick given, start from the beginning.
Replicates speed of kick under pressure from backs e.g inside the 22m area (exits)
in more ways than one
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