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Netball: Dodging

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DESCRIPTION

Split players into 4s inside a coned area. The attackers (white) start with the ball on the outside of the playing area.

To begin with White 2 feints a movement one way and then sprints in opposite the direction (to begin with use a passive defender).

After white 1 has passed the ball, she then has to do a feint dodge and run in opposite direction to receive the ball.

Try to get 3 / 5 passes in a row before possession changes.

COACHING POINTS

Players need to communicate with one another to beat the defenders.

Encourage players to use the whole space.

Try to get players to 'give and go' - once they pass the ball move to receive the pass (reactions).

The Dodge:

Feet shoulder width apart (weight evenly distributed)
Players on their toes - ready to move
Player takes two steps one way, drops the shoulder, push off the outside foot to change direction and drive onto the ball the opposite way

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Setup the practice as shown.

Feeder 1 has the ball. Worker runs out towards a cone, changes direction and sprints to receive a pass from the feeder.

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Changing Direction:

4 cones are placed as shown in diagram.
Red player 1 runs to any cone, changes direction and receives ball from White player 1 back in the centre. Defender (Blue player 1) must stay with Red player 1 and go to the same cone before returning to the middle.
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Dodging in 4s:

In 4's.

Feeder 1 passes the ball to 2. As she turns, player 3 has dodged to get free from her defence (player 4). Repeat the practice with player 1 now becoming the defender and 2the attacker
Progression:- When play reverses and player 4 begins with the ball, player 2 beginsher move assoons as player 4 is ready to pass.

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