Netball: into the middle and receive

This session looks at developing your players attacking principles focusing on short, sharp direct passing to maintain possession.

Burst into space using quick footwork and scan the pitch to be more aware of your passing options!

minimum of 8 players set up in square grid as shown in picture Ball is passed round the square with players timing their move so that they run onto the ball Players should lead out to then change direction to receive the ball

A min. of 8 players standing in four corners of 1/3 of the court, one player with a ball.

Player 1 passes the ball into the space ahead of player 2 who runs on to receive the ball and passes it into the space ahead of player 3 etc. Players move on to next group after the pass.

Progressions:

Ball is passed round the square with players timing their move so that they run onto the ball.

1. In this practice 2 players run to make a lead to receive the ball.
   
   
2. Feeder throws to one of the players.
   
   
3. The player that did not receive the ball makes another lead run to receive the ball.

Red Player 1 has the ball over their head and then proceeds to drop the ball in front of her for Green Player 1 to pick up and retrieve, before throwing the ball back to Red 1.

Red Player 1 then throws the ball over Green Player 1 for them to run back and receive the ball.