TRANSFORM YOUR TEAM'S SEASON WITH PROFESSIONALLY PLANNED SESSIONS
Use our expert plans or build your own using our library of over 700+ drills, and easy-to-use tools.
JOIN NOW
What drills or training can you give goalers to do so their goals convert each time they shoot in netball?
Shoot, shoot, shoot! I have 3 good shooters in my U11s. One girl shoots at 80% plus accuracy, which is awesome. The other two shoot around 60% but have much better circle work and get some awesome long range goals when the defence is tough.
At training, the three of them spend at least 10-15 mins shooting from different positions in the circle while the rest of the team does other drills. They also do a 10 min shooting warm up before each game. At home, they all have access to hoops and aim to shoot at least 50 goals a day at least 5 times a week. I have also taught them the lying on the ground drill, popping the ball up with backspin so it comes straight back to your hand.
But from everything I`ve read (I`m a GD, so not a great shooter!) the main thing is to just keep putting balls through the hoop. Feet and elbows pointed at the net, aim for a witches` hat above the ring, bend knees and finish with hand in periscope position. Adjust and try again and again. Good luck
Shoot, shoot, shoot! I have 3 good shooters in my U11s. One girl shoots at 80% plus accuracy, which is awesome. The other two shoot around 60% but have much better circle work and get some awesome long range goals when the defence is tough.
At training, the three of them spend at least 10-15 mins shooting from different positions in the circle while the rest of the team does other drills. They also do a 10 min shooting warm up before each game. At home, they all have access to hoops and aim to shoot at least 50 goals a day at least 5 times a week. I have also taught them the lying on the ground drill, popping the ball up with backspin so it comes straight back to your hand.
But from everything I`ve read (I`m a GD, so not a great shooter!) the main thing is to just keep putting balls through the hoop. Feet and elbows pointed at the net, aim for a witches` hat above the ring, bend knees and finish with hand in periscope position. Adjust and try again and again. Good luck
in more ways than one
Split circle defence is the system the top three NSL teams have built their identity around in 2026. The Goal Keeper and Goal Defence divide the circle into zones, switch in synchrony, and make every passing option look risky. Here is how to coach it.
Most netball shooters know how to shoot. The difference at the top is who can shoot when it counts. A structured 10-minute pre-game mental routine is the most under-used performance tool in club netball - and it is the simplest to teach.
The best Goal Defences in the 2026 NSL season are intercepting more than ever. The reason is not raw athleticism. It is a deliberate shift from chasing the attacker to driving into the flight path of the ball. Here is how to coach it.
Use our expert plans or build your own using our library of over 700+ drills, and easy-to-use tools.
JOIN NOW