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Holding space

Players work in 4s, with 1 ball. GS and GK work in the middle with a feeder either side. The GS in the middle positions herself on the opposite side to the ball. So when the lob pass is thrown to the other side the GK cannot move to get in between the feeder and the GS. This should make for an easier pass to the GS inside the circle for the shot.

Getting free

Numbers Game - Quick Passing Attack

Have two evenly numbered teams lining up on either side of the netball court. To start the drill call out a number. Upon hearing the call the first players in the queue must run out (in the image 5 players from each team must run). All players must touch their base line then run into the middle to try and be first to receive the ball. Whichever player is the first to cross their transverse line receives the ball from the coach and their team is attacking, the other team is defending. The aim is to get pass and move down the court to score a goal. Once completed, the players go to the back of the line in their respective teams, and you call out another number to start the game again.

Small games

Passing diagonally then straight - Overhead and Chest Pass

Have two lines of players both stood behind a cone on the edge of the first third. The red player starts with the ball. The blue player sprints to the cone on the baseline and receives the diagonal overhead pass from the red player. Once they have received the ball the blue player then passes the ball to the next player in their team before sprinting the back of their line. The drill repeats the other way round (blue passing to red). Drill continues in this way.

Group practices

Quick Feet with Jump

Work in pairs. Start back line. In turn for 30 secs. Jog forward. On whistle fast feet make diamond shape – defending jump at each point of diamond.

Defence

Run and follow

Position 4 red players on the first 4 cones of the tree and 4 blue players in a queue at the base of the tree. Like a pendulum, blue players from the queue run to the person in front of them and stop. Like in a relay the person who was standing on the cone runs to the next cone and then stops as the person who was previously on the cone runs the next one. Once the red players reach the top of the tree they then run all the way back to the start, sprinting along the diagonals and side-stepping along the horizontals. Repeat this until the 4 first cones are now occupied by the queuing players and the players who were on the cones are now at the start.

Warm ups

Shuttle Circuits

Designed to work your players hard - working on their cardiovascular endurance and their plyometric strength Heel Flicks: Kick your heels up to your bum. Moving at 60% pace. Side-steps: Face the base line from where you started. Players should side-step across, making sure they do not let their feet touch. Moving at 50% pace. Star Jumps: Explosive jumps, with wide arms and legs. Raised Knees: Jog across diagonally, raising knees to a 90 degree angle (can hold out hands to provide a target height). Moving at 60% pace. Side-steps: Same again, this time facing the other direction. Moving at 50% pace. Power Jumps: Starting from a crouched position players must jump up, with arms raised above their head. Twisties: Rotate upper body from one side to the other with your arms while running diagonally across the area. Moving at 40% pace. Sprint back: Players run back to the start line at 100% speed.

Footwork

Suicides

A tough fitness exercise that works your players' speed stamina. Depending on your team's age/ ability you can choose to do the simple course (in blue) or the advanced one (in red). Players all line up on the baseline and must run out to each line (starting with closest first) and upon reaching it turn back to the baseline and then out the next line.

Footwork

Touch Pass and Shoot

Space out four passers (red players) with a ball each around the outside of the shooting circle. The rest of your players line up on the baseline. Running one at a time players run out, touch the ball in the passer's hands and then run backwards 3-4 steps before receiving the pass in space and shooting for goal. After the shot they collect the ball, pass it back to the passer and then move on to the next outside player. The next player waiting on the baseline can now go. Repeat at each point (four time in total).

Shooting

Two Step Intercept

Player 1 takes two steps in to finish with feet side by side. From this firm base, jump up to receive ball from player 2 who pushes it high above 1. One step back and repeat.

Interception

Getting Around Your Player DIY...

Place down a single conePosition yourself in front of the cone with a ballThrow the ball into the airUsing a narrow foot base and fast feet, move around the coneCatch the ball back in your original position before its second bounce

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Passing into space and drive.m...

AUDIO DESCRIPTTION ON Set up: One third, shooting end of court. One ball 5+ players Two 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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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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Defending a Holding Shooter Fu...

Firstly, try to not let your shooter set up a holding position, however if she does... Keep moving your feet around the shooter to put pressure on her and ensure she has not free space to hold into Try to stay as close as possible but without contacting the shooterEnsure you move around the shooter both in front and behind for the best chance of success

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Star Drill Movement - Netball ...

Set up: 1 ball, 4 cones, 1 third area, 6+ players.Three cones are set up in an arrow formation with 2 at the base. A player stands on each of the cones. Remainder of players are in two lines at the bottom of the arrow behind the two cones. Ball starts at Player A (left line). Player A passes to feeder 1 (first cone on the left). Feeder 1 passers to player B while Player A runs around feeder 1. Player B passes to feeder 2 then runs around the feeder. Feeder 2 passes to player A who receives the ball in the middle of the diamond. Player A passes to feeder 3 then runs around the feeder. Feeder 3 passes to Player B who has driven from feeder 2 and receives the ball in the middle.

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Delivering ball to shooters Sh...

Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shootersSet up: Half court, two balls, 5+ players1 player standing on base line, another player with the ball standing around the third line. Description:Note: The video shows the drill being played out with 2 groups of players, you could just focus on one group i.e. 1 line, 1 V driver. The description is based on one group. Player on base line near shooting post, V drives towards court edge and receives a pass from the player in the line with the ball. Player who passes the ball drives directly to the circle edge in a straight line and receives a pass from the player who has driven out on the V. Player who had initially drove out now drives into a position under the hoop to receive a pass from their player and put a shot up.

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Circle Movement Shooting - Net...

Shooting third, 4+ players, 2+balls, 3+ cones.Space cones out around the shooting circle. The more cones, the more work. Two working players are inside the circle, two passers are outside of the circle area.Players drive out and choose a cone to move around. Passer delivers ball to working player near hoop. Player takes a shot.Working player passess out and moves around another cone. The player is finished when they have moved around all cones.

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Correct Defending Body Positio...

Whilst defending, you should always try to maintain an open body position, allowing you to see both the player and the ballThis means you should position your body at an angle so you are not flat facing your player, nor with your back to them. This position will enable you to see the a wider view of the court and help you analyse play to time your interception perfectlyYou should also try to maintain a narrow foot base and a stay on the balls of your feet so you are ready to move off and be first to the ball

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Footwork and Accuracy DIY Dril...

Get into pairs with one ball - one player will be the worker and the other the feederCreate the shape of a triangle - you may use 3 cones if you feel more comfortable The worker will simply use fast footwork to move around the triangle Once the feeder says 'GO' the worker will turn and drive onto the dropped ball The worker will retrieve the ball and try to hit a target - this may be set up on a wall for example

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Run vs pass game Small games -...

Two equal teams The team on the outside have to run a relay around the outside of all the cones (each player runs around once). Meanwhile the players in the middle have to pass the ball around the smaller square and see how many times they can pass the ball around their square in the time it takes the other team to all round the outside. Swap teams.

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Attacking bow Movement - Netba...

3-6 players, 1-2 balls, 1/3 space.1 feeder with a ball stands at the top of the triangle.2 other players (workers) make the base of the triangle.Working players drive in the shape of a bow. They will cross paths and need to communicate. The feeder will deliver random balls so workers need to be ready to recieve a pass at any point.Progression 1: Bring in a defender. Progression 2: Two sets of workers set up opposite eachother across a whole 1/3 space. There are 2 feeders. The drill plays out as above but when the coach calls 'swap' one worker from each side swaps sides and continues the drill.

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Going for an Interception Fund...

When you go for an interception you do not want to try to intercept the ball AT the player as this is likely to result in contact (as shown)Instead you want to intercept the ball away from the attacker and cut the line of the ball - this will ensure you avoid contactWhen you are going for the intercept make sure you have a small foot base and fully commit to the interception

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Run out and touch cone - Condi...

After players have made a pass they must then run to any cone on the outside of the court and touch it before re-joining the game. Depending on the ability of your players, you can condition the game so the defenders must follow them to the cone.

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Netball rounders - Throw throu...

Set up a pitch using cones that is roughly the same size as a netball court (30m x 15m) and divide your players into two equal teams.Players <span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;>can run in all areas of the pitch but they are not allowed to run with the ball.Players must try to get the ball to a player in the shooting circle for them to score a point.

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Driving Onto The Ball Movement...

Set up: one third space, one ball between two, cones (one between two).One partner to be standing on the third line with the ball facing the baseline.Other partner starts on the baseline, drives out to cone (about halfway down the third), turns and drives back to the baseline. Turns again and accelerates to partner who is holding the ball. Play should recieve pass before the cone.

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Netball: Numbers Game - Quick ...

Have two evenly numbered teams lining up on either side of the netball court. To start the drill call out a number. Upon hearing the call the first players in the queue must run out (in the image 5 players from each team must run). All players must touch their base line then run into the middle to try and be first to receive the ball. Whichever player is the first to cross their transverse line receives the ball from the coach and their team is attacking, the other team is defending. The aim is to get pass and move down the court to score a goal. Once completed, the players go to the back of the line in their respective teams, and you call out another number to start the game again.

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Holding space Getting free - N...

Players work in 4s, with 1 ball. GS and GK work in the middle with a feeder either side. The GS in the middle positions herself on the opposite side to the ball. So when the lob pass is thrown to the other side the GK cannot move to get in between the feeder and the GS. This should make for an easier pass to the GS inside the circle for the shot.

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Getting Around Your Player - P...

Place down a chairPosition yourself in front of the chair with a ballThrow the ball into the airUsing a narrow foot base and fast feet, move around the chairCatch the ball back in your original position before its second bounce

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Speedy, accurate footwork to outwit your opponent

Develop your players understanding of the importance of fast footwork to deceive their opponent and gain more chances on goal.

Fast feet to outwit the opposition

Develop your player's ability to execute quick and efficient footwork, not only when receiving the ball, but also when creating and penetrating space.

Netball Skills: Developing players speed and agility whilst demonstrating spatial awareness

Refresh your players existing core netball skills, focusing on their speed and agility to be able to effectively outwit their opponent whilst demonstrating spatial awareness.

Attacking Principle: Reverse Pivot to outwit the defence in Set Plays!

The session focuses on enhancing your players attacking skills, introducing and developing the 'reverse pivot' to lose and outwit your opponents.

Providing Options around the Circle

Delivering the ball into the circle for the GS and GA requires sharp passing and clever movement and decision making. Improve each aspect of playing in and around the circle with this session.

Pre-season Session 2 - Developing Match Fitness

Develop match fitness and rediscover the finer skills to get back up to speed as quick as possible with this fun, engaging pre-season session.

Pre-season Session 1 - Back in the swing of it!

Encourage concise, decisive movement from your attackers to create space and maintain possession. Outwit the defenders and take your games by storm.

Attacking Principle - Developing effective movement with the circle using the mid-court players

The circle is a shooters domain, but it's got to get there in the first place. Discover the value of mid-court players when playing in the circle.

Developing awareness on court and reacting effectively to stimuli to maximise success!

Maintain possession, take control of the game and carve out chance after chance!

Attacking Principle: Developing Set Plays for Throw Ins

Create the options at set-pieces so a baseline free throw soon becomes a goal scoring chance.

Attacking Principle: Maximising Possession through the straight line ball

Find your fastest route to goal with passes too fast for the oppositions defence.

Penetrate the space to maximise attacking options

Be clever with your movement to penetrate the space and maximise your attacks.

Decisive attack to provide ball carrier various options

Get your players all on the same page so their movement is decisive, direct and threatening with every attack.

Shooting Technique - Making the shot Session

Fine tune your players' shooting before the festive break and get them scoring, with a flick of the wrist and a swish of the net!

Developing timing to force an error to gain possession of the ball

Develop individual defensive skills to improve the overall team defence to pressurise the pass and force an error, encouraging a covering defender to anticipate and make the interception.

Defence around the Circle

Dictate the attackers into bad positions, increasing the difficulty and numbers of passes; therefore increasing opportunities to intercept
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Can someone give me some basic base line throw in set?

Can someone give me some basic base line throw in set ups?

Robinson01 Coach, Australia

what are the different type of dodging in netball

what are the different types of dodging in netball

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Does anyone have some good rebounding drills for GD/GK

Does anyone have some good rebounding drills for GD/GK

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How do I get my goalies moving?

How do I get my goalies moving?

Shana Miatke Coach, Australia

How do you teach Gk and GD to talk?

How do you teach GK and GD to talk? I know I need to teach my 14yr olds to communicate in the circle, but what exactly should they be saying? And how do I teach them to switch partners in the circle when they need to rather than getting caught out focussing too much on one player? They're an awesome pair, and I think if we can address these two issues, they will be scary good. Thanks for any help. Heather.

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Shooting set up drills and movement in the circle

I need shooting drills for around the circle to help my team on weekends. I don't want drills that have nothing to do with moving the ball around the circle and shooting. I want shooting set ups for game day please.

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How to move in the circle

How to move around in the goal circle Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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Clearing space and shooting!

I'm in desperate need of a drill for clearing space on a game, and a real good shooting drill please!! Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Rhianna Williams Coach, Australia

Ring movement drills

I need help on getting the girls moving and rotating within the ring, whats the best drill i can use to try get this happening? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Masey Knight Coach, Australia

How to defend Tall goal shooters

How to defend tall goal shooter and tall goal attack

Brad Sorrell Coach, Australia

is skipping good for netball?

can 10 mins of skipping every day improve your agility and help you get faster feet? will it improve your netball playing?

Ekeesha Rathnayake Coach, Australia

how to defend a tall shooter

how can you defend a tall shooter that stands and puts their arm up indicating a lob pass and holds you back with their hip?

Ekeesha Rathnayake Coach, Australia

Defending a tall shooter

How do i defend a very tall large shooter who continues to get lob passes. Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Vicki Robinson Coach, Australia

Gk marking a holding gs

I’m looking for a drill for my gk to help defend a holding gs. I’ve encouraged the gk to keep moving around the gs to limit passing options into the gs but need a drill

clare wilds Coach, England

How to defend a tall player

My daughter is gk only 11 so early stages not as tall as her gs opponents what are some tips to help her defend a tall gs who usually asks for lobs and receives it . thanks Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Faye Coach, Australia

how to hold in the circle and keep my GK where I want them

how to hold in the circle and keep my GK where I want

Lara Stuart Coach, England

Does anyone have set plays tha...

Does anyone have set plays that cover all of the netball court including side and base line throw ins?

Tracy Downing Coach, Australia

baseline throw in sets | Sport...

baseline throw in sets

kathy Coach, England

Can youplay ball off post from...

Playing ball off post from back line pass

karen channon Coach, England

How to teach Side on defense |...

I have an under 18's team and want them to incorporate side on defense in their game.When is it most useful and how can you teach it?I am looking for drills and tips please!! Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Lesley Kemp Coach, Australia
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