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Netball: Small Group Decoy

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  • 1 Player starts at about half way facing the shooting circle, with the ball(could be a centre pass situation).
  • Player with the ball passes to one of the two players who are set up on the 3rd line (as if a centre pass).  
  • Player who does not receive the ball, drives as if going for the straight pass as a decoy, player with the ball can fake the straight pass but actually pass to the original feeder who is now square. 
  • The decoy player then cuts back and receives a ball on the circle edge.  

COACHING POINTS

  • Good for the backing up from defence or centre when coming through the court. 
  • Decoy player creates a distraction for the defence as well as clearing out a space for them to then drive into in the next phase. 
  • Ensure it is not too predictable, mix up whois receiving first pass and who the decoy is. 

PROGRESSION

Add in the defence. Can start with 1 and then 1 for each player, as if a game situation. 

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WD, GD Split | Set Plays

WD, GD Split:

  • WD and GD will set up to present an offer, however they will not be receiving the ball
  • The WD will start ball side and pull wide, taking the GS and WA with them to leave space in the middle 
  • The GD will pull wide the other way and take the GA away to leave space in the middle 
  • The C will time their movement and drive hard down the middle to receive the ball from the GK
  • By this time the WD and GD will have driven down court to offer for the next pass
  • The WD will receive the ball from the C
  • The GD will receive the ball from the WD

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Backline Stack | Set Plays

Backline Stack:

  • WD and GD will start in a stacked position, one behind the other with the WD in front 
  • The C will start just inside the centre third to allow the WD and GD space
  • Both players will split and go in opposite directions to make an offer for the ball 
  • The WD is likely to receive the ball 
  • The GD will then change direction and drive down court to offer for the next ball from the WD
  • The C will receive the ball from the GD - they must ensure they time their movement correctly

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Pop Pass | Set Plays

Pop Pass:

  • The WA will set up ball side on the side of the circle 
  • The C will set up ball side on the top of the circle 
  • The GA will set up ball side in the circle - this will keep the GD out of play 
  • The GS will fake the pass to the WA - this will move the GK's body weight that direction 
  • The GS will then pop the ball to the GA
  • The GA can put up the shot

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Circle Edge Set-Up | Set Plays

Circle Edge Set-Up:

  • WD will set up ball side on the circle edge 
  • GD will set up away from the WD to give them space and to balance the court - they should try to be ball side also 
  • C will start back just inside the centre third, this will allow the WD and GD space 
  • The GK will pass the ball to the WD (holding ball side) 
  • The GD will then drive to receive the second ball from the WD 
  • C will then make a move to receive the ball from the GD 

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