Junior Netball Drill 2: Feeders in a triangle, F1 with the ball. F1 can pass to either F2 or F3, but the ball is always returned to F1. Defender is behind F2 and F3, but in a ready position. Timing is key as she moved forward to intercept the ball ahead of the feeders and with two hands. Reset and repeat 5-6 times. Swap.
Feet under body, on toes, knees bent, ready to go Move forward into the path of the ball once the feeder has released (committed) the pass Moving onto ball, two handed pass Landing balanced, feet under body, head up, ready to make a string pass onwards
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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