Norf have kicked 15.6 in their game at Etihad.

What do they do differently?

Kick straight

walked right into that one...

But it's the single reason that they're going to win.

Explore the possibility of hiring, (part time if necessary) someone like Jason Dunstall.

He was copybook in his approach; function, and accuracy in kicking a goal.

Even Fev cost us games with stupid misses from close in.

how many did he cost us??? .. and did you watch Dunstall kick every goal he should have?
Are you sure he didnt miss???

That hawthorn game sure sticks out

walked right into that one...

But it's the single reason that they're going to win.

RE: Set Shots - It's all about the proper mental approach, using the similar techniques golfers use as part of their pre shot routine, basketballers at the free throw line and rugby players taking conversions.

The key with each of these is to clear the mind and go through the pre shot routine and NEVER deviate from this routine. When the pressure is on, focussing on the routine limits the mind from wandering into negative areas. Things like visualising and picking a small target behind the goals also come into play. These things can all be taught and need to be practised under pressure circumstances and not just for a bit of fun at the end of training.

The only caveat to this is poor technique. With the exception of Levi and possibly Judd, most of our players techniques are ok.

Watch our guys for consistency of routine during set shots. How many of them go through the identical routine each time? Then compare this to the NRL's Jonathan Thurston kicking conversions. He never deviates from his routine and he rarely misses.

Any 2 bit sports psychologist can coach this (psych, can you qualify?). It's about adhering to it and practising.

A US Sports Psychologist named Bob Rotella worked with golfers and baskbetballers has written loads of stuff on this.

I'd like to know what we've done.

Or not.

When having a set shot for goal you must have a routine and that must remain consistent. You also find a lot now a days players turn their back on the goals. We were always taught to look at the goals when walking back for your kick. This keeps you focussed on your target and I believe is part of the routine. I know things have changed but players in general seem more casual when having a shot for goal. I used to remember the likes of Hudson, Lockett, Dunstall and McKenna etc. They were very purposeful in their approach. Naturally the game's a lot faster and more pressurised now but it's goals that win matches.

''Blues admit pressure for goal kicking misses''

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/b ... 2n6bl.html