No sticks needed. Use a tennis ball. Players try to score by rolling the ball through the goals. Passes and shot must be delivered below knee height, otherwise, the opposition team get a 'free hit'. Split into two teams. Netball rules (no running with the ball and no tackling). Players are permitted to go anywhere. No deliberate contact with other players. Players try to score by rolling the ball through the goals. Passes and shot must be delivered below knee height, otherwise, the opposition team get a 'free hit'. Progression: Add a second tennis ball Add in a time limit that the ball can be in a players hand Add in a scoring 'D' Only use 1 hand to pick up and pass ball Conditions To Add in to change the game slighlty: A time limit that teams have to take a shot Change the size/shape of the playing area Change the direction/ position/ number of the goals
Emphasis on movement off the ball and moving the ball on quickly. Actively discourage players standing 'in goal', pretending to be goal keepers.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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