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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

Cut and drive

AUDIO DISCRIPTION ON Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of partners. Two players to drive out straight from baseline to top of the circle (approx.) they turn and drive out on a V to the side channels where the feeder passes ball to one of the drivers. The driving player who did not receive the ball is to cut back to the top of the circle (middle channel) and receive pass from their partner. The partner now without the ball cuts back into the middle channel to receive a straight pass from their partner. Ball is returned to stationary feeding player.

Attack

Cut and Drive

10+ players 2 stationary feeders, one on baseline and one around centre circle. 2 groups of 4+ players line up on either sideline. 2 players run from both sidelines, high five the opposite player in the middle of the court and then run out forming a "V" shape with their partner facing a feeder. Feeders pass to one of the pair facing them. Player that does not receive the ball cuts back and drives towards the other feeder, receive a pass from their partner. Ball is then passed on to the opposite feeder.

Movement

Defenders Dictating Play

Create a narrow channel for 2 attackers and 2 defenders to work in, from the centre circle to the end of court. Have a feeder on each side of the channel; both able to move along the side. Attackers are attempting to play the ball over the baseline. Defenders are focusing on keeping the attackers high or forcing them to make as many passes as possible. (The more passes the attackers are forced to make the better. This is because they are more likely to make errors under fatigue and gives the defenders more opportunities to intercept.) Points Attackers pass the ball over the baseline = 1 point to Attackers Defender intercepts the ball =1 point to Defenders Best of 5

Defence

Driving into Channels

Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of partners. Two players to drive out straight from baseline to top of the circle (approx.) they turn and drive out on a V to the side channels where the feeder passes ball to one of the drivers. The driving player who did not receive the ball is to cut back to the top of the circle (middle channel) and receive pass from their partner. The partner now without the ball cuts back into the middle channel to receive a straight pass from their partner. Ball is returned to stationary feeding player.

Shooting

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

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

Whole court attacking challenge

Split group into 3 equal teams. Ideally 6 per team. 1 team is the attackers, 1 team are defenders, 1 team is resting off the court. Split court in half. Half of the defence and attack are restricted to defending half of court while the rest of the players are restricted to attacking half of the court. 1 A starts with the ball on the baseline. Attackers have 5 minutes to get the ball to the other end of the court and score as many times as they can. If the ball is tipped, intercepted or dropped the ball is taken back to the start. After 5 minutes, defenders become attackers, attackers come off to rest, resting team become defenders.

Getting free

Suicides Footwork - Netball Dr...

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.

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Backline Pass Progression Atta...

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space.1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball.2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother.3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder.Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass.Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

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Cut and drive Decision making ...

AUDIO DISCRIPTION ONSet up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of partners.Two players to drive out straight from baseline to top of the circle (approx.) they turn and drive out on a V to the side channels where the feeder passes ball to one of the drivers. The driving player who did not receive the ball is to cut back to the top of the circle (middle channel) and receive pass from their partner. The partner now without the ball cuts back into the middle channel to receive a straight pass from their partner.Ball is returned to stationary feeding player.

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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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Partner agility circuit Moveme...

Set up: Full court space, 4 x mini hurdles, 8x short ladders, 10x cones.Players are divided into 2 groups. Players start at baseline.Two players, from the front of each line begin by jumping over the mini hurdles (set up at right angles to each other).They then run to ladders set up in a cross formation. Action 1: Forward steps into each square.Action 3: Left turn: Forward steps into each square and backwards to return to the middle. Action 3: Right turn. Steps in and out of squares both directions to the middle.Action 4: Stright weave with both feet in each square. Players run towards cones set out in a zig zag formation across the middle third space. Players run from cone to cone in a zig zag direction.The focus is on taking off the outside foot. Players sprint to the end baseline then turn and sprint back to where they came from.

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Cutting the Angle Defence - Ne...

Get into 3's with one ball Set up 4 cones approximately 4-5 meters wide and 2-3 meters high One player will be the feeder and stand approximately 2-3 meters in front of the conesOne player will be the attacker and will start centrally behind the cones and the other player will be the defender and will start centrally in front of the cones The attacker will move between the cones running out wide and forwar to the cones closer to the feeder The feeder can only feed the ball when the attacker is at either front cone The defender must try to intercept the ball The defener must get 4 successful interceptions (2 each side) before they can switch out

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Threes - short long drives Att...

3 players, 1 ball, half court space. 2 feeders set up with one near baseline and one near half way.Worker starts near feeder on baseline. Feeder starts with the ball and gives a short pass.Worker returns pass and drives down the court to receive a long pass. Worker passess the ball to the opposite feeder on half way.Worker runs around feeder.Worker receives a pass on the go and passes back to the original feeder on the baseline to then get a short pop pass to finish.

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Defenders Dictating Play Defen...

Create a narrow channel for 2 attackers and 2 defenders to work in, from the centre circle to the end of court.Have a feeder on each side of the channel; both able to move along the side.Attackers are attempting to play the ball over the baseline.Defenders are focusing on keeping the attackers high or forcing them to make as many passes as possible.(The more passes the attackers are forced to make the better. This is because they are more likely to make errors under fatigue and gives the defenders more opportunities to intercept.)<em>Points</em><em>Attackers pass the ball over the baseline = 1 point to Attackers</em><em>Defender intercepts the ball =1 point to Defenders</em>Best of 5

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Cut and Drive Movement - Netba...

10+ players2 stationary feeders, one on baseline and one around centre circle. 2 groups of 4+ players line up on either sideline. 2 players run from both sidelines, high five the opposite player in the middle of the court and then run out forming a &quot;V&quot; shape with their partner facing a feeder.Feeders pass to one of the pair facing them.Player that does not receive the ball cuts back and drives towards the other feeder, receive a pass from their partner.Ball is then passed on to the opposite feeder.

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Backline Pass Progression Set ...

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space.1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball.2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother.3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder.Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass.Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

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Balancing along the line Ball ...

Sometimes the ball is delivered near a line. These drills can help with ball handling skills and balance.1. In partners, one feeding one working. Worker is to stay stationary and receive passes from the feeder in an arching movement. Worker is to stretch to reach the ball and extend as far as they can.2. Partners work along the baseline. Worker to have one foot on the line. Passer to deliver a ball outside of the court, worker to recive the ball whilst stay inside the court. 3. Worker runs along base line and recives a pass on the go. Passer delivers the pass just outside the court. Worker to recieve the ball at a stretch and pass back to feeder.

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Touch Pass and Shoot Shooting ...

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).

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Defensive decisions Defence - ...

5 players, 1 ball, half court space.2 players set up near baseline as posts (one in circle and one in pocket).1 defensive player is set up between the two posts.2 working players start on half way with the ball. They pass the ball down the court between eachother. Either player delivers a ball to one of the posts.The defender has to attempt a flying intercpet.

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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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First Three Steps Movement - N...

Set up:Half a court, 10 cones, elastic bungy x10.<br><br>Activity:Players line up on the baseline. On the coaches call they accelerate to the coned line. Progression:Players lay face down with their toes on the baseline facing away from the cones. On the coaches call, players jump up, turn 180 degrees and accelerate towards the coned line. Second progression: Players are in partners with a bungy cord. One player has bungy around waist, the other is resisting them moving forward.

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Pass and drive Movement - Netb...

Pass and DriveSet up: 1 ball, shooting third, 4 lines of playersThe ball starts with player on middle of transverse line (A).Player from the line midway down sideline (B), drives in front of A to receive a pass.Player B passes from middle of the third/top of the circle on a diagonal out to player standing at the corner of transverse and sideline intersection (C). Player B joins line player C is from. Player C delivers ball to a player (D) who has driven from baseline corner to the edge of the circle. At the same time player D drove out, another player (E) from the same line drives into the circle. Player D delivers ball to player E in the circle. Players D and E act as WA/C and GS/GA feeding in and out of circle. Player E may choose to put up a shot. Player E delivers ball back to starting point A.

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Pass and drive Roles & respons...

Pass and DriveSet up: 1 ball, shooting third, 4 lines of playersThe ball starts with player on middle of transverse line (A).Player from the line midway down sideline (B), drives in front of A to receive a pass.Player B passes from middle of the third/top of the circle on a diagonal out to player standing at the corner of transverse and sideline intersection (C). Player B joins line player C is from. Player C delivers ball to a player (D) who has driven from baseline corner to the edge of the circle. At the same time player D drove out, another player (E) from the same line drives into the circle. Player D delivers ball to player E in the circle. Players D and E act as WA/C and GS/GA feeding in and out of circle. Player E may choose to put up a shot. Player E delivers ball back to starting point A.

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Christmas Tree Drill Warm ups ...

Set up: Full court, 6+ players, 10 cones. Players start in two groups on the baseline. Cones are set up in a ‘Christmas Tree’/zig zag like formation down the length of the court. One at a time, each player runs straight to the first cone. Side steps to the second cone. Runs a diagonal to the third cone. Sidesteps to the fourth cone and finishes with a diagonal to the last cone.Players then join the group on the other side and do the same movements going back down the court. Players are running continuously and leave the baseline with the player in front has reached the first cone.

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Running Drills - 3 part warm u...

Drill 1. Start with a gentle jog around the court, throwing in some sidesteps, high knees and heel flicks. Drill 2. Line up two teams on opposite sides of the court and give each player a number or position. On the coach's call the players who has had their numbers called spint into the center, touch the cone and then run back to their touchline. Drill 3. Finish with some back and forth running. Players complete 10 runs (there and back) as quickly as possible.

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Midcourt driving - peel off Ge...

One ball, half court, 1+ workers, 1 feeder, 4 cones1. Worker starts at centre circle. Drives straight circle edge. Drives diagonally out to either left or right, drives straight foward to circle edge, drives straight back drive, square drive to centre court then receives a pass at top of the circle. 2. Bring in defender

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Create the options at set-pieces so a baseline free throw soon becomes a goal scoring chance.
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Does anyone have some good rebounding drills for GD/GK

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exercises for hands over ball

exercises for hands over ball

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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

Quickly - I'm in need of netball warm ups. Please help

What are some good warms for an individual? Please reply before tomorrow

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Fun session to boost moral for senior girls

I would like to do a fun session with my 17 year old as we are at the bottom of the ladder and will not make finals now.

Caroline Woodford Coach, Australia

Drills for movement in the attacking circle?

What are the best drills to train GS and GA timely movement in the attacking circle?

D Agius Coach, Malta

What are some warm ups or drill used with cones?

I need help, I can't figure out any cone drills or warm ups. Mainly looking towards footwork, fitness and changing direction.

Kerrie Dargin Coach, Australia

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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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

Are you allowed to score goal from the side?

Are you? can you? score the goal from side-on

Jessica Bateman Coach, Australia

New coach teaching new netballers Help

Would love some advice, I am a new coach about to start coaching 7-8 year olds who have never played netball before. I would love any advice you have for a new coach on how to structure the training session, any drills I should start with and fun ways to teach them the basic skills of netball

Allison Coach, Australia

how to apply progression

how to apply progression

marcus Coach, Heard and McDonald Islands

attacking

what is the best tactic or strategies to use to bit the opponent defence?

victor nesphory Coach, United Kingdom

baseline throw in sets | Sport...

baseline throw in sets

kathy Coach, England

Baseline pass in GA | Sportpla...

The GA take the baseline pass in. Can the GS run around the outside of the shooting post off court and on again to receive the pass? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

carie williams Coach, Australia

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which activity can help us to improve footwork

ayeza Coach, England

Can youplay ball off post from...

Playing ball off post from back line pass

karen channon Coach, England

Agility in the sport netball |...

why is agility important to the sport Netball and how can players use it in the sport

Renee Coach, Australia

How do I teach my team to read...

I coach a team of U15 girls who vary in their ability. Our play from the baseline throw in is disjointed and the ball is often intercepted as a result. What is the best way to teach the girls to read each others play and operate as a smooth unit?

Danielle Bridgette Schoer Coach, Australia

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