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
in more ways than one
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