Solo
The Solo in Gaelic Football is a technique used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. It is used to carry possession to a better position or to evade an opponent. A solo run may incorporate a sequence of alternating bounces and toe taps, or just toe taps.
Key Points
The Solo in Gaelic Football is a technique used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. It is used to carry possession to a better position or to evade an opponent. A solo run may incorporate a sequence of alternating bounces and toe taps, or just toe taps.
Look out for:
- Using the opposite
- hand to drop the ball
- Throwing the ball
- Not using a straight leg
- Soloing too high
Solo Phase 1
Solo Phase 2
Solo Phase 3
Punt Kick
The Punt Kick is one of the most common foot passing techniques in Gaelic Football. It may also be used to kick for a score when approaching the goal straight on.
Key Points
The Punt Kick is one of the most common foot passing techniques in Gaelic Football. It may also be used to kick for a score when approaching the goal straight on.
Look out for:
- Lifting the head too early
- Dropping the ball with the opposite hand to kicking foot
- Toes not pointed
Punt Kick Phase 1
Punt Kick Phase 2
Punt Kick Phase 3
Hand-Pass
The Hand Pass is a basic technique in Gaelic Football used to pass the ball over a short distance. The technique involves supporting the ball in one hand and striking it with the open free hand.
Key Points
The Hand Pass is a basic technique in Gaelic Football used to pass the ball over a short distance.
The technique involves supporting the ball in one hand and striking it with the open free hand.
Look out for:
- Hitting with the wrong part
- Not using a definite striking action
Hand-Pass Phase 1
Hand-Pass Phase 2
Hand-Pass Phase 3
Bounce
The Bounce is used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. When in possession it is possible to take a maximum of 4 steps without playing the ball. After 4 steps the player has a choice between bouncing, performing a toe tap or playing the ball away. It is not permitted to bounce the ball more than once in succession.
Key Points
The Bounce is used to play the ball in order to keep possession without fouling. When in possession it is possible to take a maximum of 4 steps without playing the ball. After 4 steps the player has a choice between bouncing, performing a toe tap or playing the ball away. It is not permitted to bounce the ball more than once in succession.
Look out for:
- Bouncing the ball with two hands
- Bouncing the ball too softly or too hard
- Attempting to catch the ball with one hand
Bounce Phase 1
Bounce Phase 2
Bounce Phase 3
Body-Catch
The Body Catch is a basic technique in Gaelic Football. This type of catch is used when the ball is dropping between waist and head height and the player has time to cushion it into their chest.
Key Points
The Body Catch is a basic technique in Gaelic Football. This type of catch is used when the ball is dropping between waist and head height and the player has time to cushion it into their chest.
Look out for:
- Closing the eyes
- Leaning back as the ball approaches
- Keeping the arms too far apart
Body-Catch Phase 1
Body-Catch Phase 2
Body-Catch Phase 3
High Catch
The High Catch is a catching technique used to field the football from the air. It is used in particular to win possession from a kick out or a long pass.
Key Points
The High Catch is a catching technique used to field the football from the air. It is used in particular to win possession from a kick out or a long pass.
Look out for:
- Not swinging the jumping leg forward
- Not extending the arms fully
- Jumping too early or too late
High Catch Phase 1
High Catch Phase 2
High Catch Phase 3
