Kick from Hands

The kick from hands (punt kick) is a fundamental Gaelic Football skill used for longer passing and shooting. The ball is dropped from the hands and struck with the instep.

How to do it

●Hold the ball in front of you
●Look up at target
●Drop it down and kick through your laces
●Make sure to follow through with the kick

For Parents & Coaches

Hold Ball Out Front

Hold the ball at hip height in front of your kicking foot, slightly to the outside.

Drop, Don't Throw

Let the ball drop from your hands — don't toss it up or down.

Eyes on the Ball

Watch the ball all the way onto your foot at the moment of contact.

Kick Through It

Follow through fully — your kicking leg should rise towards your target.

Plant Foot Stable

Your standing foot should point towards your target and stay firm on the ground.

Fist pass

Kick pass of wall / Partner catch