Netball: When to use Backup

A game using the full court, 4 attackers, 4 defenders, 2 trailers.

Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. Both trailers in one half with attacking players "1".

Attackers are aiming to move the ball from one end of court to halfway (and then on to the other end of court)

10 reps, keeping score (this can be reduced if you have a bigger squad). 

Rules:

1. Defenders are fixed to their attackers up to halfway
2. 2 original trailers are fixed to their half
3. A1s can go anywhere. As they cross the halfway line they become trailers for the other attackers.

(You can separate the court and just have the halfway aim for each side if players at one end are not getting the opportunity to be as active)

White player 1 initiates a move towards either ball (on cone). Red player 1 responds and tries to get the ball before white 1 . But whoever gets to the ball first throws to their team mate.

Defender must decide whether to

1. go for the ball and defend the throw if unsuccessful or
2. drop back and mark the receiver.

Use an area half the length/width of the court with 2 attackers, 2 defenders and 2 trailing players.

The attackers are working to get the ball to travel from one end to the other using their passes and the defenders are trying to intercept.

Trailers need to stay behind the ball and can receive and pass from an attacker if the other attacker isn't free.

If the ball is intercepted then the defenders become the new attackers.

Pairs should keep score.

Goal Keeper floats to the top of the circle and drives to either side of the area to intercept balls that are fed up to the opposition's Goal Attack/ Wing Attack.

By moving to try and intercept the ball your player will inevitably leave a hole. To ensure this hole isn't exploited by the other team it is important that the Goal Defence drops back to cover the direct throw to the red team's Goal Shooter.