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1 v 2 Guarding Ball Side

Slowly, the two attacking players pass the ball back and forth and the defender should move to the ball side of the spare attacking player to prevent the pass. The feeder occassionaly feeds the ball to the far side of the spare attacking player i.e. When 1 has the ball, defence will be on blue 3's left and the ball will be fed to blue 3's right. The defending player in this situation must try to make the interception.

Defence

1 vs 1 Defending in the Circle

Slowly the two attackers pass the ball back and forth down the court towards the circle. The defender must move to the ball side of the player inside the circle. The defender must remain on their toes and keep moving as the two attacking players can put the ball into the circle at any point.

Defence

Dictating the Attacker Away from the Circle

Have 2 feeders positioned on the third line about 5m apart. An attacker starts just off the semicircle, with a defender behind them. Feeders pass side to side and the defender repositions to the ball side but still behind the attacker. Within 3 passes from the feeders to each other the attacker moves around the circle edge to become a forward option. Defender keeps repositioning behind to stop the attacker getting deep or on circle edge. Points: If Attacker receives the ball off the circle edge = Defender gets a point If Attacker receives the ball on the circle edge = Attacker gets a point Keep score out of 5.

Defence

GK dancing

3 Blue players pass ball to each other and attempt to pass the ball to a static player White 4 (varying types of passes). Defender Green 1 adjusts positioning according to the position of the ball and she attempts to intercept feed.Progression:- Attacker becomes a little more active.Blue players make a smaller area so ball movement is quicker

Defence

Keeping the Attacker off the Circle Edge

Have 2 feeders positioned on the third line about 5m apart. An attacker starts just off the semicircle, with a defender behind them. Feeders pass side to side and the defender repositions to the ball side but still behind the attacker. The feeders can pass in to the attacker and when this happens the defender cuts in front for the intercept The defender works for 4 intercepts and then players rotate roles.

Defence

Moving round attacker

White 1 is the defence. Blues 1 and 2 have a ball. Slowly, they pass the ball back and forth and defence moves to the ball side of the player. Progression - add the ball in to Blue 3 allowing White 1 to intercept the pass

Defence

Off the Post

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 ball to the WA, this will transfer the GK's body weight that way and leave room for the GS The GS will then pass the ball against the post and jump back onto court to receive the ball The GS will put up the shot

Set Plays

Popping over

Blue shooter (Blue 1) has the ball inside the circle.Pretend to shoot, with white 1 defending, instead of the shot, blue 1 pops the ball over the defender to blue goal attack(number 2) who has held her position with the defence behind her.Defenders stay in for 10 attacks. Attackers pass and follow and then go to the back of the line after shot.

Shooting

WA/GA Cross

The WA and GA will set up centrally and off the line - ensuring they are both ball side (with their defenders on the outside, as shown) The player slightly in front, in this case the WA, will lead and drive out for the ball but cross over to the GA's side Likewise, the GA will go the opposite way and cross over into the WA's side The GA will receive the ball from the C The WA recognises they haven't been used and will put their outside foot down and drive hard to receive the second phase ball on the circle edge The C will clear wide, to give the WA space, but then drive hard at an angle to receive the ball at the top of the circle ready to feed in The GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, receive it from the C and put up a shot

Centre Pass Set Plays

Wide Set-Up

The WA and GA will set up at opposite sides - in this example above, the WA is set up on the right and GA on the left The WA and GA will both provide an offer for the ball The WA will receive the ball from the C The C will then drive hard to get depth into the goal third and receive the ball from the WA on the circle edge The GS will hold their space ball side (in front) until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GA The GA should be able to receive the ball from the GS under the post

Centre Pass Set Plays

1 v 2 Guarding Ball Side Defen...

Slowly, the two attacking players pass the ball back and forth and the defender should move to the ball side of the spare attacking player to prevent the pass. The feeder occassionaly feeds the ball to the far side of the spare attacking player i.e. When 1 has the ball, defence will be on blue 3's left and the ball will be fed to blue 3's right. The defending player in this situation must try to make the interception.

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Side Steps Footwork - Netball ...

Pair your players up, with 1 ball per pair. The player that is the worker receives 3 passes to the left over an increasing distance, then repeat with 3 passes to the right (worker runs back to centre each time.) Encourage the worker to try to land on their outside foot.

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Pop Pass Set Plays - Netball D...

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 GAThe GA can put up the shot

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1 v 1 - Actual Defending Inter...

Two feeders stand in middle of the court, either side of the center circle. The attacking player passes the ball out to the feeder and then runs out, looking for the return pass. The defender must react and look to push the attacker wide and/or intercept the ball.

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Moving round attacker Defence ...

White 1 is the defence. Blues 1 and 2 have a ball. Slowly, they pass the ball back and forth and defence moves to the ball side of the player.Progression - add the ball in to Blue 3 allowing White 1 to intercept the pass

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Netball: Partner Side Plank - ...

Get into pairs with one ballOne player (the worker) will get into a side plank position The other player will be the feeder Whilst the worker holds the side plank position the feeder will pass the ball to the workers free hand

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WA/GA Cross Set Plays - Netbal...

The WA and GA will set up centrally and off the line - ensuring they are both ball side (with their defenders on the outside, as shown)The player slightly in front, in this case the WA, will lead and drive out for the ball but cross over to the GA's sideLikewise, the GA will go the opposite way and cross over into the WA's sideThe GA will receive the ball from the CThe WA recognises they haven't been used and will put their outside foot down and drive hard to receive the second phase ball on the circle edgeThe C will clear wide, to give the WA space, but then drive hard at an angle to receive the ball at the top of the circle ready to feed inThe GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, receive it from the C and put up a shot

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Side to Side Ball skills - Net...

Groups of 32 feeders with a ball eachWorking player runs side to side receiving the ball alternately and returning to the feeder. 8 reps and rotate feeders and workers.

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Passing Into Space and Drive A...

AUDIO DESCRIPTTION ONSet up:One third, shooting end of court.One ball5+ playersTwo players stand on base line with the ball. Three stationary feeders assembled as a triangle facing the shooting circle (two either side of circle and one at the transverse line). Description:Players on base line: Player closest to feeder passes the ball to standing feeder at side of circle. Both players drive out from base line. Player who passed the ball drives around the feeder who was just passed to (diagonal drive). Other player drives towards the stationary feeder near transverse line (straight drive), they need to prepare to receive a pass. First feeder catches and delivers a pass to the forward driving player before they get to the stationary feeder.The driving player with ball now passes ahead to the stationary feeder at the transverse line. The first initial driver has driven around first feeder and aims for a cross court straight drive to the final feeder.Stationary feeder at transverse line delivers a pass to the initial driver which will be received mid court. Initial driving player passes to the last stationary feeder in front of them and continues to drive around them.Other driving player would have driven around the transverse standing feeder and drives straight back towards base line and will receive a pass from the last stationary feeder midcourt before sending the last pass to the other driving player.

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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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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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WA/GA Cross Centre Pass Set Pl...

The WA and GA will set up centrally and off the line - ensuring they are both ball side (with their defenders on the outside, as shown)The player slightly in front, in this case the WA, will lead and drive out for the ball but cross over to the GA's sideLikewise, the GA will go the opposite way and cross over into the WA's sideThe GA will receive the ball from the CThe WA recognises they haven't been used and will put their outside foot down and drive hard to receive the second phase ball on the circle edgeThe C will clear wide, to give the WA space, but then drive hard at an angle to receive the ball at the top of the circle ready to feed inThe GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, receive it from the C and put up a shot

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Overload Variation Set Plays -...

The WA and GA will set up on the same side of the courtThey should be in a staggered position, so one slightly in front of the other (as shown in the diagram)The WA, GA and WD will all come over the line to produce an offer for the ballThe WA should cut their angle towards the ball and receive the pass from the CThe WA will then do a 'give-and-go' with the WD, who should receive the ball lateral to the WAThe WA penetrate down court to the circle edge to receive the ball back from the WDThe GS will hold their space until the WA has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GAThe GS can choose to take the shot (as shown in the animation)<br>ORThe GA can receive the ball from the GS under the post

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ball side SESSIONS
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Defending the Circle - Being B...

This session looks at developing your players defending skills focusing on how to effectively limit the space for the shooters in the circle, remaining ball side to gain possession of the ball.

Developing shadow defence to force an error

Develop your players existing defensive skills and reinforce the key defending principles of denying space and limiting attacking options to force an error to gain possession of the ball.
ball side ANSWERS
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What is the best way for a Goal Keeper to defend?

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

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

What is the best way to teach a new girl how to shoot?

What is the best way to teach a new girl how to shoot a goal? Is it 2 handed with ball above the head and arms stretched up?

Archived User Coach

How can I teach year 5's to become more aggressive?

I want to know if there is a way to make the girls fight for the ball more and not back away from their opponents. Any suggestions?

Archived User Coach

Looking for drills to develop 'aggression' in players?

Looking for drills to develop 'aggression' in players when there is a loose ball - ie. to 'want/own' that ball.

Archived User Coach

Does anyone have a drill for offering ball side

Does anyone have a drill for offering ball side

julie Coach, England

goal keeper

Do you have any tactics for a goal keeper? just so that they can improve. So far they cant quite intercept all balls & judge where the ball is heading. any ideas for improvements?

Archived User Coach

How do I get my under 10's to contest the ball.

Hi there, Can someone give me some drills/games/ideas to help my girls to attack the ball. They are not contesting the ball at all or chasing it down, they are being way too polite. Thanks

Archived User Coach

Skills for 11 year old daughter, who is just starting out.

My daughter has just started playing netball what are some good one on one skills for me to do with her? She is 11.

Archived User Coach

Throw in round back of post to player on other side

When throwing in from the baseline inside the circle can you pass the ball behind the post to a player on the other side of the post. Can't see anything in the rules saying you have to throw in front of the post on the side you are standing on (where ball went out),.

Tracy Hall Coach, New Zealand

Please help me with attacking and defending strategies in netball

What are attacking strategies and defending strategies??? I need to finish my coursework and I am stuck with those two!

Archived User Coach

What are the main defending skills in netball?

I need to know the defending skills, to make it easy on how to defense the attacker

Archived User Coach

functions of each player

I would like to know the tactics that will help improve the players by playing their role on the court. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Bright Acheampong Coach, Ghana

Grade 1 0/7 first time players

Hi im coaching the grade 1 netball team this year. Its my first time coaching so i just want some tips on how to start with practice. Some easy drills and things to do with them to make it fun and so they can learn.Thank youLindie

lindie swarts Coach, South Africa

drill for getting in front

does anyone have a getting in front drill for an U12's team

Archived User Coach

How to make someone into a WD?

I have a new player and we don't have a WD so I was thinking to put her into a WD.

Libby Williams Coach, New Zealand

which side is ball side in a centre pass

which side is ball side in a centre pass

Nicole Keinick Coach, Australia

Coaching points for stage 1 de...

It this shown as being ball side on is this the same thing think I have got confused?

sharon moher Coach, England

goal keeper | Sportplan

Do you have any tactics for a goal keeper? just so that they can improve. So far they cant quite intercept all balls & judge where the ball is heading. any ideas for improvements?

Archived User Coach

How do I set a defensive zone ...

How do I set a defensive zone (ie GA WA C WD GD) and teach the girls to defend the zone they are in and not go for the ball?

Bill Wilson Coach, Australia

how to mark the player in netb...

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

Archived User Coach

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