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2 Vs. 2 - Pass and Move

Players take it in turns to run through the defender's areas as pairs. The player without the ball leads into the space. Working together they should try to pass and move, maintaining possession of the ball, from one side to the other. If players successfully pass and support each other to the other side without losing the ball they pass the ball to the next pair and then join the back of the queue. If the ball is intercepted though the pair who lost the ball become the defenders and the original defenders take the runner's place at the back of the queue.

Getting free

Channels to Feed the Circle

Set up: Shooting circle, 4-7 players, 1 ball, cones. Divide three channels across the court (you can refer to these as channel 1, 2 or 3 or first, second, economy class). Use cones to determine channels for players that are learning the areas. One channel in front of center transverse line (center pass area). Another channel between transverse line and top of circle. Final channel is from top of the circle to baseline (shooting area). Center feeder to pass ball to first attacker who will drive from WA position to middle of the first channel. Attacker to turn and pass to second receiver who will drive circle edge and pass the ball into the shooter. Shooter to shoot.

Movement

Christmas Stocking Warm Up

4 teams have a 'Christmas stocking' (box 2m x 2m) each and they each start with 4-5 objects that are 'presents' (spare shoes, coloured cones, bibs etc). They learn which objects belong to their team and each team puts all their objects in a ball bin (or coned area) in the middle. Play starts, only one person from each team can run forward to collect an object from the middle at each time.  The other players can steal presents from other teams, but they have to put it back in the box in the middle.  Teams can try to defend their stocking. Teams are aiming to fill their stocking again with the presents they had originally.

Warm ups

Hip Roll

With a foam roller, lie on your front in a front plank position, with your forearms on the ground Place the roller under one hip and with this leg extended Bend the free leg (leg with no foam roller) up to form a near right angle to use as an anchor Using the anchored leg to guide the movement, slowly move your body forwards and back so the hip rolls over the foam roller To get a deeper stretch, change your hip positioning to get the pressure from the foam roller into different areas of your hip joint, or put more of your body weight onto the foam roller (less weight on the anchored leg) Ensure you do both sides

Injury Prevention

Pass and Cut with Trigger

Set up: No set amount of people needed. Working in partners. 2 groups opposite each other. Two players drive out on and angle. One player receives a pass from the same line they have left. Receiver to pass back to partner who has driven out also. First receiver drives long and diagonal across court to receive a long pass from their partner then delivers it back to the line. Introduce trigger once players have mastered the above movement. Trigger – called by a nominated player to change the space. Same drill as above but to the opposite side of the court. When 'trigger' is called players aim to adapt to the other side of the court as quickly as possible. 'Trigger' player to initiate play and be passing/receiver option.

Movement

Pass and Touch

Set up: One ball, two lines opposite each other. Long pass delivered to opposite line, passer then to immediately drive to try to touch the ball. Driver returns to back of the opposite line. If ball is touched, driver to pass back to line to keep drill going.

Movement

Passing and Cutting Through Court

Set up:2 balls4 corners in partners Partners drive out together. One to receive a pass (attacker A) from feeder in opposite line and one to anticipate defending the oncoming attacker from diagonal side. Feeder (from opposite line) delivers ball to either one of the drivers who then becomes the attacker. Attacker A delivers ball to opposite attacker who has driven from the diagonal side. Attacker A to drive and cut through court to receive the ball from diagonal opposite feeder. Defensive partner to defend oncoming space/person. Attacker to receive the ball in front of defender. Ball returns back to line. Workers to return to line.

Group practices

Running the Gauntlet (with ball)

To be played in groups of 8. 2 defenders stand in each section of the court. 2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ball between them. They must make a given number of passes in each third before progressing to the next third. Defenders must stay within their own third. ProgressionYou could put 3 defenders in each third.

Getting free

Through court movement

Set up: 7+ players, one ball, full court. Players set up in loosely positioned areas. Ball starts down one end i.e. with the shooter and players work the ball through the full court.

Attack

Netball: Restricted Zone Passi...

Divide your players into 2 teams. The attackers (blue) have to try and keep the ball, passing from the left side of the playing area and taking it through the defender's territory into the 'restricted area'. Attackers must complete 10 passes before being allowed to enter the restricted zone - if they manage to do this they score a point. To prevent the attackers from scoring though the defenders have to use the 3 stages of defending to gain possession of the ball.

General

Netball With a Rugby Ball Warm...

Set up an area of about 15 x 15m. Have 2 teams of 5+ players, with 1 one ball.The players can run anywhere in the area but can't run with the ball. The first team that get 10 passes wins a point. If the ball in intercepted or dropped then turnover. The 1st pass is after the turnover is free.Stop the game every 1 minute to stretch for 30 seconds.

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Dodging Getting free - Netball...

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.

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Channels to Feed the Circle Mo...

Set up: Shooting circle, 4-7 players, 1 ball, cones.Divide three channels across the court (you can refer to these as channel 1, 2 or 3 or first, second, economy class).Use cones to determine channels for players that are learning the areas.One channel in front of center transverse line (center pass area).Another channel between transverse line and top of circle.Final channel is from top of the circle to baseline (shooting area).Center feeder to pass ball to first attacker who will drive from WA position to middle of the first channel.Attacker to turn and pass to second receiver who will drive circle edge and pass the ball into the shooter.Shooter to shoot.

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Wing Defence Roles & responsib...

Where can they go? The wing defence can move in the defensive and centre third but is not allowed to enter the circle.

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2 Vs. 2 - Pass and Move Gettin...

Players take it in turns to run through the defender's areas as pairs. The player without the ball leads into the space. Working together they should try to pass and move, maintaining possession of the ball, from one side to the other. If players successfully pass and support each other to the other side without losing the ball they pass the ball to the next pair and then join the back of the queue. If the ball is intercepted though the pair who lost the ball become the defenders and the original defenders take the runner's place at the back of the queue.

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Through court movement Set Pla...

Set up: 7+ players, one ball, full court.Players set up in loosely positioned areas. Ball starts down one end i.e. with the shooter and players work the ball through the full court.

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Netball rules - 1v1 Progressio...

Have 2 equal teams and 2 goals in a 23 m area. Players play a 7v7 game with the following rule: When a player is in possession they are not allowed to run with the ball - they can only pivot on the spot while looking for a pass. Players have to move into space to create options for a team-mate on the ball so they can look to receive the ball. The defending team can only intercept and put pressure on the player in possession of the ball (no closer then 2 metres).

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Centre Pass Set Play - WD Role...

C back to WD – Straight pass to GA – GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third from GA – GS passes to C at top of circle – GS receives straight pass from C in front of hoop.

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2 vs 1 Centre Pass Getting fre...

Set up a 3m x 3m area, with an Attacker  and a Defender inside. A Feeder stands outside the area and starts with the ball. A second Defender is positioned in between the Feeder and the area. You can set this up in the context of the court with the Feeder starting on the Centre circle and the box being in a shooting third. The feeder tosses the ball up to themselves to start the drill and turns to face the attacker. The attacker's aim is to come over the front line to recieve the ball, getting free from the defender. 

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Rugby Netball Warm Up - Rugby ...

Break your players into two teams. One team goes to attack, and one to defence. There is no kicking in this game. Normal laws of rugby do not apply e.g. the ball can be passed in any direction. The ball is passed from player to player, but once the ball is caught - the ball carrier must stop moving. They can move only to pass the ball to another player. The defenders can close down attackers, working to remove attacking options. Defenders can intercept the ball, but must leave the ball carrier alone once the ball is cause. They can apply pressure on the pass, similar to the pressure that a bastleball player might apply (but consider using this as a progression). Tries can be scored by attackers who catch the ball inside the oppositions in goal area. Dropped balls result in a turn over.

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Bulldog Warm ups - Netball Dri...

Setup: Choose 1 player to be the catcher - they start standing on the line between 2 thirds, wearing a bib. All other players start spread along the goal line facing the catcher. <hr /> Game: The aim is for all the other players to run and get past the catcher into the end zone without being caught - the last player still active is the winner. The catcher must try and catch as many players as possible before they reach the end zone. <hr /> Rules: If a player is caught by the catcher they then become a catcher and start this role on the line for the next run back. Players must not go outside of the blue coned area. Once a player has reached the end zone line they must wait there until the coach signals they may try to run back once all players have attempted to run across. Players can only wait a maximum of 5 seconds after the coach signals they can run from the end zone line - if they do not move after this time they automatically become a catcher.

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End Zone Game Interception - N...

Using cones create two end-zones either side of the middle 3rd on the court and divide your players into 2 equal teams. One player starts with the ball in their end zone and starts the game with a pass. The team in possession of the ball has to always keep one player in the oppositon's end zone - This players has to be marked by 2 defenders. The rest of the players play in the centre, this creates an overload for the team in possession. The aim of the game is for the team in possession to score as many points as possible before losing possession or within a time limited. A point is scored with every pass and 5 points are scored for every pass made to the player in the end zone.

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Additional defence Group pract...

The first team starts with the ball inside the attacking third, with all the other players except one stood outside the area. The aim for the team in the area with the ball is to complete as many sets of 5 passes as possible. Every time they complete 5 passes another defender from outside the area is allowed in to try and intercept the ball. Once all of the defending players have entered the playing area, or after an interception has been made, the teams change over and try to beat the first teams score.

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Progressive Overload: Speed and Endurance

Improve your team's fitness and focus on developing key elements with this session!

Defending Principle - Pressure to Intercept!

Stand back and watch your team intercept the ball more, with this session!

Limit Attacking Options through Zone Defence!

Deny and limit the opposition's play in your next match with this week's session!

Move into space to receive the ball and lose the defence!

Develop your player's ability to get free and move into space to receive the ball effectively under pressure, ensuring they lose their defender to maintain possession.

Getting Free in a Small Space

Find a little pocket of space, receive the ball, move it on again, repeat. It?s the sign of a high-quality netballer, one who finds space in the smallest of areas and takes advantage of it immediately. Use this session with video annotations to watch your players grow in the space of just one session.

Defending Principle: Building a cohesive defensive unit screen

Regardless of the skills of your defenders, without team cohesion, you'll be sure to ship goals. Create a cohesive defensive unit with this defending session.

Attacking Principle - Driving onto the ball to maintain possession.

Make the most of every center pass by encouraging your players to drive onto the ball and make a solid connection with the passer.

Textbook Shooting for Beginners

Never miss a chance again with this shooting technique session!

Developing Speed and Stamina

With this out and out fitness session, work your players hard to improve their speed and stamina

Building Match Fitness and Game Awareness

Develop your team's fitness and all round game awareness, with the use of this challenging session

Creating and penetrating space to lose the defender and protect the ball

A good pass isn?t just made by the passer, the receivers movement must be spot on to create it. Develop your players explosive leads to get free from their marker and receive the pass.

Developing Dominant, Tight Unit Defence!

Build up a dominant defence and get on the way to winning matches with this week's session!

'Find your fit' - Developing Speed and Agility

Don't let your players tire in a match, get to work on their fitness with this speed and agility session!

All Rounder Fitness part 2

Continue to work on your player's fitness with the second part of this all-rounder fitness session

All Rounder Fitness

Get your players fit and fired up for the season ahead with this all-rounder fitness session

The Magnificent 7 - Developing player position knowledge

Where to begin with absolute beginners? That's the question this session answers as we teach your players positions and their respective working areas!
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Good one person drills?

I'm a GS playing indoor netball (ie with astroturf and nets around the court). I'm planning on trying out for superleague and state next year, and I want to get some good training in. My local centre have said I can practice there any time I want. I can practice shooting by myself, but the areas I feel I need to work on are catching quick passes, catching angled/spinning passes off the net and breaking free of different style defenders. Any ideas on how I can work on these skills by myself?

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Rotating a team of 10 fairly

How do I rotate my team of 10 netballers fairly?

Sue Whiffen Coach, Australia

what personal goals should i set myself?

i'm doing netball coaching as one of my practicals for GCSE PE and ive set myself a few goals such as to improve my confidence to ensure girls enjoy my sessions but what else could I put?

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Secret formula for a 10 player team roster?

I have 10 players and need to roster them equally, does anyone have a formula

Lisa Spinks Coach, Australia

Fair system for 10 girl rotation ?

I need to have a fair system with all girls attending every game and changing position each quarter...Some suggestions please

Holly Dean Coach, Australia

Team of 10 - how best to rotate?

I have a team of mixed age girls from year 4 to year 5. 7 of the players are playing together for 2nd or 3rd season together with 2 of these players having low ball and motor skills. 3 of the players are in their first year, 1 of which demonstrates good ball and motor skills, the other two with beginner skills. What is the best way to rotate the players for games to ensure they are all developing? The section we are playing in does not require mandatory position changes at half time, although I have been doing this to develop their overall skills, is this right? Thanks in advance, Mel

Mel Turdeich Coach, New Zealand

Netball Boot Camp for U12 and U16 players

Hi,I am designing a boot camp for my U12 and U16 Team and I need any and every kind of technical assistance I can get from my fellow coaches worldwide. So please help me in designing this camp.Thank you.Kind Regards,Loona

loona Moosa Coach, Maldives

How to get girls to listen

I am coaching an U13s team and at training i am struggling to get them to listen and stop mucking around. Any ideas i can try?

Amber Bowen Coach, Australia

Upgrade to the Session Planner?

I'm currently using the Session planner, and would find it useful if i could change the colour of the text in certain areas. Is there any chance the editor is due an upgrade?

Steven Portplan Coach, England

Planning weeks exercises according to different exercises.

Hi can you give me advice on a weekly exercise? How do you divide your exercises? When to do footwork, ball skills etc?

Corré Michau Coach, Namibia

PRE-SEASON PROGRAM NOVEMBER - FEB

I WOULD LIKE A SUGGESTION OF A PRE-SEASON PROGRAM FROM NOVEMBER TILL FEB

Marie Coach, South Africa

defence around circle. tips for wd c

what are the best ways for WD and C to effectively defend on the circle

Celia Fielke Coach, Australia

how to apply progression

how to apply progression

marcus Coach, Heard and McDonald Islands

Cool down

what a some good cool down activities for a training session?

Johniacia Clifford Coach, United Kingdom

coaching two different age groups

How can you make under 13s, under 15s, and under 17s training different as some players play on more than 1 team.

Chloe Coach, Australia

goal shooting

how can I improve my goal accuracy

Wilmari Knouwds Coach, South Africa

Splitting the court into zones...

I coach a group of 10 girls (8 yrs old) in the grade above netta (we call it Sub-minis but same rules as netta) I rotate them 4 def 2 c 4 attack (eg 3/4 each or 1/2 if they are center) I am having problems teaching them spaceing and who to lead into which spot etc. After our game on the weekend I thought I'ld try a different tack (was a bit loathed to do this as they may take it too literal) but I am wanting to split the court into "zones" for each position as a guide for them eg Center gets the middle "track" right down the court WA one side GA the other etc. has anyone tried this, will it make it worse any further suggestions......?????

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What's the best technique to t...

Hi there I"m coaching a wonderful team of yr7 girls (11-12yr olds) they have lots of potentional however no matter how much I tell them to "find the open spaces" they don't and keep all running towards the ball as they are very keen. Then we have all this open space and about 3/4 players bunched together. Ideas of drills/ strategies to teach them would be much appreciated. Thanks - Trish

Trish Goulter Coach, New Zealand

Ideal Order of creating sessio...

I have an Under 9 Team with a mixed bag of some good skill level and understanding and others that have very basic skills/Understanding. We have played 3 games this season and won 2. I know all the areas I want to focus on eg,Ball Skills, Footwork, Defending, Attacking, Zones, throw ins, centre passes eg, but is there an order I should create my session plans with these skills flow onto each other. Thanks

melissa halliday Coach, Australia

Netball Boot Camp for U12 and ...

Hi,I am designing a boot camp for my U12 and U16 Team and I need any and every kind of technical assistance I can get from my fellow coaches worldwide. So please help me in designing this camp.Thank you.Kind Regards,Loona

loona Moosa Coach, Maldives

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