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The Basics

Short training videos to help young players build core GAA skills — from soloing to hand-passing and beyond.

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🤚Hand Passing

Hand pass on the move - walk, jog, Run

Hand pass the ball to a partner while moving at different speeds — start at walking pace, progress to a jog, then to a run. Keep the ball in front of the body and time the pass with the stride.

intermediate

Added by Academy · Jul 3, 2026

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⚽Kick Passing

Jog/Run + Kick Pass

While jogging or running, release the ball from the hands and kick it to a partner. Time the drop so the ball meets the foot at the right moment. Keep the run balanced and don't slow down before the kick.

intermediate

Added by Academy · Jul 3, 2026

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🙌Catching

Low Catch

Get low and bend the knees to catch a ball arriving below waist height. Hands down and open, eyes on the ball, and cradle it into the body on the catch. Stay balanced and protect the ball after catching.

beginner

Added by Academy · Jul 10, 2026

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⚽Kick Passing

Kick a 4-5 meter pass from hands

Drop the ball from hands to foot and kick a short pass to a partner 4-5 meters away. Keep the kick compact and accurate, aiming for the partner's chest. Strike with the laces and follow through.

beginner

Added by Academy · Jul 3, 2026

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⚽Kick Passing

Kick a goal

From a set position or on the run, kick the ball low and hard under the crossbar into the goal. Target the corners, keep the head down on contact, and strike with the laces for power. Practice from different angles and distances.

intermediate

Added by Academy · Jul 3, 2026

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🤚Hand Passing

Run jump and Punch ball

Run toward the ball, jump, and punch it with the closed fist at the highest point of the jump. Time the jump so you meet the ball in the air, make a firm fist, and follow through toward the target.

intermediate

Added by Academy · Jul 3, 2026

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