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Chest to Bounce Pass

2 balls, 2 players face each other. Both players pass the ball straight and at the same time, but one player uses a chest pass and the other a bounce pass.

Passing

Criss-Cross Pass - Land on outside foot

Split your players into 4s or more with 2 balls. Both blue players start with a ball. The blue players both throw the ball to the Red players who in turn return the ball. After returning the ball the red players swap places. Repeat once more. Time the cross-over moves so that players receive on the move.

Footwork

Cross overs

Minimum group of 6 - 2 balls.Players 2 have a ball each and pass to players 1, and then cross over to receive, return; cross over to receive, return; cross over to receive, return.Players 1 then toss the ball in the air for players 2 to catch and then become feeders to the number 3 who are now working. Numbers 1 join the back of the lines.

Group practices

Jumping Intercept

2 balls. The middle player faces player 1 and jumps to receive a high pass. The middle player then turns and receives another high pass from player 2.

Interception

One handed passing

1 Ball, 2 players face each other. Both players pass the ball straight alternating between left and right hand (with hand at shoulder height) Progression2 Balls, 2 Players face each other. Both players pass the balls straight and at the same time.

Ball skills

Reactions

4 players, 2 balls. The Player in the middle has to, on reciept of the ball, pass the ball onto a player that does not have a ball. This can not be to the player that just passed them the ball. ProgressionPlayers 1 and 3 move wider around the worker.

Group practices

Scramble Pass

4 Players, 2 balls. Blue player 1 without a ball receives a ball from White player 3,and passes it on to White player 1 (who did not start with a ball), receives from white 2 and gives to white 3 etc.

Ball skills

Triangle Chasing Game

2 teams (standing alternate) 2 balls. 1 team starts passing the ball in one direction around their team. The other team then passes their ball the same way to try and overtake the ball from the team that started.

Passing

Workers in a Square

Split your group into 8s (2 balls are needed for this pass and move exercise). The balls start on opposite corners and are passed clockwise. Each worker, after having passed the ball, swaps places with the player across the square that passed the ball at the same time.

Group practices

Two Balls, Two Games Group pra...

Two way game of netball with 2 teams and 2 balls! Each GK starts the game at their end with a throw-in from the back line. Each team has to look after their ball and give their GS opportunity to score. If their GS scores the ball goes back to the opposition's GK.

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Netball: Run through - Two bal...

Divide your players into two equal lines, with one ball with the first player. Two feeders stand in the middle on either side of the two lines. The first player passes to the feeder on their left and then runs out to receive the return pass. They catch the ball and then pass to the next player in the opposite line before joining the back of that line. Drill continues.

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2 ball skill advanced Ball ski...

2 players 2 balls 1 ball should only be bounce passed and the other ball should be chest passed through the air.

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2 vs 2 Small games - Netball D...

The 2 defenders are only allowed in the Circle. Attackers can move in and out of the circle as they wish but can only have one player at a time inside the circle. Start the practice with only 1 shooter and 1 feeder.

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4 vs 2 Decision Making Decisio...

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.

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Netball: Criss-Cross Pass - La...

Split your players into 4s or more with 2 balls. Both blue players start with a ball. The blue players both throw the ball to the Red players who in turn return the ball.<br /><br /> After returning the ball the red players swap places.<br /><br /> Repeat once more. Time the cross-over moves so that players receive on the move.

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Ball Handling Circuit Group pr...

Set Up: half court area, 12+ players, 8 balls. 4 stations each with 1 worker and 2 feeders with a ball each. A wall is required at station 4. Station 1: 2 feeders, each passing short sharp balls to a worker who is running side to side receiving and passing the ball. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 2: 2 feeders, feeder 1 delivering a loose, short pass, worker to receive and pass back, then drive back for a long pass from feeder 2. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 3: 2 feeders, Short pass from feeder 1, short pass from feeder 2, medium pass from feeder 1 and then a long pass from feeder 2. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 4: 2 feeders, two short flat passes alternating between feeders, one long pass from feeder 1, worker turns and passes to the wall, catches and returns the ball to feeder 1. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station.When workers have been to each station, swap with a feeder and repeat.

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Agility - Circle edge driving ...

1/3 court (shooting circle), 3 cones, 2+ players, 2 balls. 1. Player starts on the cone near the sideline and drives towards the two cones set up side by side midway across the court.2. Player makes a 'figure of 8' around the cones and drives towards the circle edge. Progression 1:Ball to be recieved on the circle edge.Progression 2: Add another drive to the pocket.

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Multi-Ball Madness Small games...

Both C players for each team start with a ball both in the centre circle facing the dirction they are shooting and the coach blows their whistle to start the game. Each team is trying to score as many goals as possible during the time frame. The game has 2 balls going at the same time. Every time a goal is scored the GK takes a back line pass. If a ball goes off the sideline normal rules apply You may find a lot of the time there be two balls down one end, this is then where your centre court players should make a difference. If a team intercepts/takes the ball they must try to get it to their shooters to score a goal. When a goal is scored or goes off the backline the ball goes to the GK or GD for a backline throw in. Coach to keep score of the game - extra players can score and umpire where needed.

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2 vs 1 Passing Getting free - ...

3 Players; 2 Attack and 1 Defence set up in an area of court relevant to their positions.The marked attacker passes the ball to the other and then moves into a space and gets free from the defender to receive the ball back.

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Working on a 2 vs 1 Getting fr...

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.Within the square, there will be 2 defenders and 1 attacker.The attacker can offload to either feeder.However, if the attacker cannot get free within 3 seconds OR the attacker is holding the side of the free feeder - the ball can swing to the free feeder.The ball can only be swung once, at which point it must be passed to the attacker.The attacker must still try to get free each time for the first feed.The practice allows the attacker to work on a 2 on 1 situation.

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1 vs 1 with Ball Transfer Defe...

Player 4 marks player 3 while aiming to intercept the pass between the two blue players (feeders). If Player 4 makes their move too soon the feeders should try to play the ball over the defender's head to player 3.

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Peripheral Vision Ball skills ...

- Have your team get into 4s with at least 2 different colour cones- One player will be the worker (GREEN) - set up a cone either side of the worker (approximately 2m away)- One player will stand directly opposite the worker (ORANGE) and will pass the ball back and forth with the worker (GREEN)<br>- The other two players (BLUE) will have at least 2 different colour cones each and will stand either side of the static player<br>- In turn each BLUE player will hold up a coloured cone, the worker will have to call out each colour- If it is correct each player will take a step outwards, put the cones back behind their back and pick another cone- Repeat until BLUE player have reached the outer cone (Red)

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Follow Ball - Part 2 Movement ...

Add an extra feeder to the Follow ball part 1 practice and an extra ball as well - in each queue the 1st person should have the ball.Both players with the ball are working together as a team- and must not release the ball until each other is ready.Worker 1 passes to feeder 1 as worker 2 passes to feeder 2. Both receivers drive out to recieve a square pass back from their feeder.<br><br>Worker 1 then passes to feeder 2 as worker 2 passes to feeder 1. They both drive to recieve a square ball from the feeders.<br><br>They finally pass to the player working at the front of the queue and the drill continues.

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1-2 Taking on two defenders Ge...

One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender. First A then moves, taking on the other defender to receive the ball back from her partner, a 1-2 passing pattern. A then passes to another A at the front of the opposite line to where she started. Defenders mark tightly. Working As line up at the back of the opposite line to where they started. New As repeat.

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Sharp driving Attack - Netball...

Set up: 2 post players, 2 balls, 4 cones set up in a square, 1/3 space.Workers line up behind a cone and drive straight out to first cone to recieve a sraight pass from passer.The worker then straight drives across to side cone, recieves a pass from other passer. Drives forward to front cone and receives diagonal pass from the first passer.Worker then drives sideways to the final cone to recieve a pass from the opposite passer. Worker drives midway between the front cones and recieves a pop pass.The worker then returns to the liine they came from and next worker drives out.

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Triangle 2 vs 2 Getting free -...

Set up a triangle with cones. 2 players are attackers, 2 are defenders.Attacker starts on the top of the triangle and the other starts on one of the bottom corners.They are defended by 2 defenders the whole time.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to the other attacker and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. Again they pass to the other attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle.They receive the ball back again and the other attacker runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes one of the bottom corner spaces and the drill repeats.

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In pairs shooting Shooting - N...

2 players 1 ball 1 post. The player at the top of the circle starts with the ball and passes it to the other player to receive it back under the post. to take a shot . After the shot the other player moves to the top of the circle to receive the ball and the shooter moves wide out of the circle. The practice then starts again.

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2 lead drive Passing - Netball...

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

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Bread And Butter - Turn And Dr...

3-5 players, 1 ball, 1/2 court space.1 player, the feeder stands on the third line with the ball.The other two players (workers) stand about 3 metres away facing away from the feeder.The workers jog away from the feeder. When the feeder calls &quot;turn&quot; or &quot;go&quot; both workers turn and drive towards the ball in anticipation to catch the pass. The feeder can choose either players to pass the ball to.This can be set up with two sets of workers and the feeder can alternate between each set of partners.

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Warm up - Crossover Warm ups -...

Equipment: 2 balls, half court space, 6+ players.4 players stand as posts in a square as set out in video. Approximatly half way down 1/3 and near halfway.2 other players, the workers, start on the baseline with the balls, one each. Workers pass ball out to first posts on a diagonal and follow the pass to recieve a short pass from first post.Workers then pass straight on to the second posts and follow the pass. Second post players toss a high ball for the workers to catch. Workers stay put and the second post players run down court to recieve a long pass to the point of the first posts.First posts move down and will become the workers in the next round.

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Communication in pairs Warm up...

2 workers, 2 feeders, 2 balls, 1/3 court space.1. Workers are in pairs. Starting in the middle of the feeders. Workers side step to the outside then back to centre of the court.2. Feeders deliver a pass as workers cross over. Workers pass back. 3. Workers meet in the middle and navigate around eachother to receive a front pass from the feeders.4. Workers pass back then straight drive towards the feeder, worker moves around the feeder.5. Workers drive diagonallly from behind the feeder to receive a long pass from the opposite feeder in front of them.

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Ball Handling and Coordination...

A Worker and 2 Feeders set up in a triangle about 3m away from each other and each player has a ball.Worker throws the ball up in the air to start the drill.Whilst their ball is in the air:F1 passes a ball and the worker catches it and puts it between their kneesF2 then passes a ball, which the worker catches and immediately passes back to F2The Worker then catches their own ball again.

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Box Drill Passing - Netball Dr...

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:Change direction.Second ball starts opposite the first.Shrink and stretch the square.

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Compete for the ball. Footwork...

Variation Feeder throws the ball against the wall. 2 players compete fo the rebound.

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Wall Drills - Partner Passing ...

Good fundamental skills in partners.Any number of player can take part, one ball between 2 and wall space.You can get creative with rotational ideas but here are some:1. Right hand wall taps.2. Left hand wall taps3. Overhead with two hands4. Chest passes5. Figure of 8 and 2 passes6. Around your partner7. Pass behind your back

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2 balls ANSWERS
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What is the best way for a Goal Keeper to defend, especially within the semi circle. ? Should they watch the ball then try to intercept any ball going to Goal Shooter or just mark up their partner?Submitted via email

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Circuits

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Drills to improve shooting! ie the actual shot itself. Our shooter is brillant at getting in crazy long shots... but not consistantly. any tips?

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What are the dodges in netball?

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What are the best drills to get the team to pass without giving the ball over when under pressure?

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I am looking for some advice on being a better GD?

I am looking for some advice on being a better GD. Any advice out there will be greatly appreciated. Also some strategies on the defense side for GK, WD. Question submitted from "Sportplan Netball" on Facebook, by Inge Kruse.

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intercepting high balls

if you are working in the D and intercepting high balls into the GS/GA would this type of defending be classed as stage 2?

shooter Coach, England

6 year old netball games and activities that are skill based?

What type of games and activities that are skill based would be ideal for teaching 6 year olds netball?

Megan Steel Coach, England

I'm a new coach with 2 players who struggle to catch...

I am new to coaching this year and have a couple of girls who struggle to catch the ball despite 3 yrs of playing. One is quite scared and the other does not have good gross motor skills. Any suggestions on drills or games to improve these?

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Footwork drills for an 11 year old?

I have a girl who never knows which foot she has landed on and then throws awkwardly rather than foot fault.

mairi Coach, Scotland

How to train a group ranging from U9s to U16 year olds?

How does a coach keep training sessions fun, complex, educational and entertaining enough to keep the older girls interested and for the younger girls to keep up? And some training sessions have less than 10 girls (easy to handle) and some can have maybe over 30. Only ONE of these teams (a group of 9) are mine and the other 20-odd are from at least 4 other teams in the club.

Georgina Noack Coach, Australia

Team format for finals

Hi there, I coach an under 10 netball team and have rotated the team fairly throughout the season. We have now qualified for finals and am wondering if I should play my strongest team?

Elle Crawford Coach, Australia

U10's making space and passing the ball early?

Hello all, I have been coaching my u10's currently for 2 years now. They are a fabulous little team i.e. gs holds and defence box out etc however we are never winning games! They are currently playing up a year and after sitting back and watching what is going wrong I had noticed they all seem to be in one area so no-one can drive into a space to receive a direct fast ball. When this occasionally does happen the ball is not released fast enough and consequently intercepted! I was wondering if anyone has an tips on space, driving into space, and early passes! This team could be amazing if we sort this is out! Please help!!!!!!!!!

Mia Kersey Coach, England

how to mark the player in netball

i need to know some techniques when marking a player in netball.

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Defending a short shooter

I am going to be playing against a short shooter in the next 2 games (I'm about 7inches taller than her) and I want to do some drills that will help me with defending the drop ball and low balls into the circle. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks, Siobhan

Siobhan Tarleton Coach, England

Pre game drill ideas for adult top level

I am looking for pre game drill ideas. in half a hour we warm up with dynamic stretching. Ball handling/passing then 2 or 3 team drills. What drills do you recommend for adult top level drills?

Michelle Pannell Coach, Australia

Actions of a player intercepti...

how can you intercept in a game of netball

Francis Njoroge Coach, Kenya

I'm a new coach with 2 players...

I am new to coaching this year and have a couple of girls who struggle to catch the ball despite 3 yrs of playing. One is quite scared and the other does not have good gross motor skills. Any suggestions on drills or games to improve these?

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