How do I kick an Aussie Rules ball?

Being chased and kicking an Aussie Rules ball
is a skill that's easier said than done!

(Watch Video #2) Kicking is a major part of Aussie Rules. After all, it is called FOOTball! Players need to kick the ball between the goal posts in order to score and can also use kicking to pass the ball to another team mate. The action used is very similar to that of an NFL Punter.

One difference is that players will kick the ball 'on the run'. That is a player may take possession of the ball, run 10 steps and then kick (either for goal or to a teammate).

You can't throw the ball!? What is a handball?

(Watch video #3) In Aussie Rules football throwing the ball is illegal and will result in a penalty. The handball is a fast and accurate way to pass the ball to a team mate. Resembling a volleyball serve, a player cradles the ball in one hand and punches it toward his/her team mate with a clenched fist.

In a game scenario players will use the handball when surrounded by defenders to quickly find an open team mate who can kick the ball further down the field.