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Agility and Accuracy - Progression

Place 2 cones on the ground, diagonal from each other - approximately 1 meter apart Place a 3rd cone with a ball on in front of these cones - approximately 2-3 meters away Your players will use a small foot base to move around the cones, ensuring they do not contact the cones When someone says 'Go' or after a certain time the worker will drive hard towards the cone with the ball, pick up the ball and hit a certain target - this may be a brick on the wall for example

DIY Drills

Agility and Accuracy

Set up 3 cones in the shape of a triangle Place a 4th cone with a ball on in front of the triangle The worker will complete a footwork pattern - of their choice or given by the coach They will then drive hard towards the cone with the ball, pick up the ball and hit a certain target - this may be a brick on the wall for example

DIY Drills

Body Angles- 5 Points

Players set up like five points on a die- these are the feeders. Workers start in the middle facing out to one of the feeders who has the ball. Worker recieves a pass in the middle and passes back. They then drive on an angle towards the the far point on the same side as the ball ensuring they can see the ball and body angle is indicating where they would like the ball. Feeder sends a long pass to the point the worker is heading to. Worker then passes a long pass to the far diagonal feeder. They then front cut the middle point to receive another pass on the drive and pass back to the feeder. Once again they turn body angle to see the ball as well as indicate where they are heading and drive to the last far point on the die and receive a long pass from the feeder. Repeting again, the long diagonal pass and front cut for the pass in the middle. Roatate players after player makes a few successful run-throughs.

Movement

Circle Edge Driving Drill

4+ players set up on half court. One stationary feeder to set up in front of the centre circle with the ball. One defender to hover just inside the shooting third. Two attacking players, one from each sideline, run to meet in the middle, high five and then run out in a "V" to space. Defender to pick up either of the attackers. Feeder delivers the ball to the free attacker. They are to then pass to the attacker with the defender on them. The attacker needs to work hard to receive this pass on the circle edge. Play the ball back with the defender receiving the next pass and back to feeder.

Attack

Follow your player

Players work in pairs (one defender, one attacker). The court is divided into 3 channels along the length of the court. The ball is placed in the center court channel. Players must jog, sprint and dodge their way through each outside channel - with the defender trying to stay between the attacker and the static ball in the center of the court.

Defence

Individual Footwork

Set up: One third space, any number of players, 2 cones for each player. Player practice "little feet" and body angles by moving in and out of the two cones they have set on the baseline. Players move their feet in, out , in, out and then drive stright towards the third line and back.

Footwork

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

Passing Into Space and Drive

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.

Attack

Body Angles- 5 Points Movement...

Players set up like five points on a die- these are the feeders. Workers start in the middle facing out to one of the feeders who has the ball. Worker recieves a pass in the middle and passes back. They then drive on an angle towards the the far point on the same side as the ball ensuring they can see the ball and body angle is indicating where they would like the ball. Feeder sends a long pass to the point the worker is heading to.Worker then passes a long pass to the far diagonal feeder. They then front cut the middle point to receive another pass on the drive and pass back to the feeder. Once again they turn body angle to see the ball as well as indicate where they are heading and drive to the last far point on the die and receive a long pass from the feeder. Repeting again, the long diagonal pass and front cut for the pass in the middle. Roatate players after player makes a few successful run-throughs.

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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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Defensive Body Position Defenc...

Get into 3's with one ball Set up two cones approximately 4-5 meters apart 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 two cones - running back and forth At any point the feeder and pass the ball in The defender must go for the interception The defender must get 3 interceptions to swap out

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Chest Pass Fundamentals - Netb...

Spread your hands around the ball in a 'W' shaped position Bring the ball to your chest with your arms close to your bodyStep forward with either leg, usually your most dominant, and push through with the ball transferring your body weight forwardAim for your partners chest

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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 "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.

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The Bow Movement - Netball Dri...

Set up: Five cones set up as a square with one cone in the center, 1 ball, 4-6 players.Two feeding players are set up in between cones in line with the center cone.Two attacking players start on the centre cone and choose a corner cone to drive out to, each driving to opposite cones.Attackers time their drive so they receive their pass on the centre cone.Attackers are to create a ‘bow’ shape by driving to the outer cones one at a time and receiving a pass on the middle cone between each drive.

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Passing and Cutting Through Co...

Set up:<br>2 balls<br>4 corners in partnersPartners 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.

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Shadowing Defence - Netball Dr...

Players run in pairs along the length of the court. The defender runs alongside the attacker, trying to keep the attacker on the outside edges of the channel by turning their body as the attacker jogs/ changes direction. Do this four times and then swap roles.

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Diamond getting free Movement ...

Feeder starts with the ball outside of the diamond, 2m from the edge. Attacker and Defender start in the square. Attacker has to get free from defender and receive a pass from F at the cones of the diamond. Defender has to prevent A from moving, restricting her space. Work for 2-4 minutes with A moving to as many different cones as possible to receive a pass from F. Swap roles.

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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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Drive and Turn Ball skills - N...

Players work in pairs with 1 ball, standing 2 metres apart. The worker drives forward and touches the ball in feeder's hand. They then angle their body to the right and move back 3-4 steps. The feeder places the ball on the worker's right hand side. The worker retrieves the ball and is then passed back to feeder.

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Drive to receive Movement - Ne...

2 players; 1 feeder and 1 worker standing a metre apart.The worker must drive to the left before changing direction and running back to receive the ball in the middle where they pass back to the feeder.Repeat 10 times in total (5 times to the left and 5 to the right) before changing over.

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Follow Ball - Part 1 Movement ...

Split players into groups of 7/8 with 1 ball.Players stand into 2 lines facing each other with 1 feeder in the middle on their own at an angle.Player 1 starts with ball, throws to 'Feeder' who sprints forward to recieve the ball on the cone<br><br>The receiver lands on 1 and releases the ball on 2 to the player waiting at the opposite queue.<br><br>The receiving player then joins the opposite queue. The player at the front now with the ball repeats the process.

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Single Leg Jump Turn Injury Pr...

Start on one leg facing forward Slightly bend your knee of the leg on the ground Jump and turn 90 degrees, in the direction of the standing leg, using your hips to twist your bodyLand softly with a bend in the knee on the same leg you took off from Return to your starting position and repeat Ensure you practiced on both legs

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Pass and Cut with Trigger Move...

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.<br><br>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.

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Shooter Rotation Movement - Ne...

Create a diamond shape with 4 cones Two players will work and will set up one on the back cone and one on the front cone The two players will work together and read off each other to balance the diamond As RED drives back (1), BLUE drives forward (1)If RED moves latterally (2) BLUE may drive up (2) The drill is continous and the players should work for a set time

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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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Triangle pass 2 Movement - Net...

Max 12 players. Triangle set-up. 1 ball 1 player from front of each line drives into the centre of the triangle to pass and receive the ball. The ball must be received by all three players and then sent back to the original person before the next 3 players come i

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Mastering effective footwork |...

Develop your players footwork in order to land correctly, whilst also looking at the skill of turning in the air to shut out the defender.

Dominant defending body positioning to deny space

Develop your player's ability to have a strong, dominant and decisive body position to deny and close down space for their opponent up and down the court.

Forcing errors and making interceptions

Develop your player's defensive ability, allowing them to practice their 3 stages of defence in order to force errors and successfully obtain interceptions.

Closing down space to deny and limit options for the opposition

Developing your player's defensive skills, focusing on applying the three stages of defence to deny and limit the options for the opposition.

Simple yet effective ways to beat a defender!

Outplay your defence with simple yet effective ways to get free in order to maintain possession.

Developing effective team defence to deny space and force errors up and down the court!

Develop your defenders ability to deny space to prevent them from gaining any depth and struggle to make connections across the court.

Defensive Pressure - Advanced

Develop your player's ability to dictate their opponents movement and apply pressure to the ball carrier.

Attacking introduction - Getting Free and Taking on a Defender

Improve your attacking players' preliminary moves - to help them outwit their marker and get free to receive the pass
body angle 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 are the different types of dodges in netball?

What are the different types of dodges in netball?

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What is the best way to defend a holding shooter?

What is the best way to defend a holding shooter. At the moment I am trying to get my Keeper to keep moving around the holding shooter, mixing up going behind and infront, so the feeder isn't 100% sure what the holding space is. But am struglling to think of some drills to instill the movements into the circle defenders. Look forward to hearing your fantastic suggestions, Donna

Donna Bradshaw Coach, England

11s - Overhead passes

How is it best to teach 11's to throw over players?  I know we teach them to drive in front but there are times they need to throw over and I have found they they throw drops short.  So the pass is easily intercepted.  It is like I have spent so much time drilling to come in front when they have to throw over they can't do it.  Thx

Sheryl Pascoe Coach, Australia

What is the best way to defend a tall goalie?

I have short defenders and we will be playing a team in the finals that has a 6ft goalie. Looking for advise on the best way to stop the giant goalie.

Renee Brooks Coach, Australia

quick feet on second defense for an older person

Good morning. I need help urgently for a older person. She is playing WD and I don't know how to help her on getting on defense quicker. Thank you in advance.

Archived User Coach

Defenders in a 2 v 1 situation

How to get my GD and GK to know how to defend a 2 v 1 situation if one of them are standing out, outside of the ring?

Archived User Coach

How to move in the circle

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

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Strong Holding Shooter etc

Hi allWhats the best way to defend a great holding shooter?And I also have a player who every time receives the ball she'll just pass straight away, I always keep encouraging her to hold it for just a little bit as most of the times and look for options 1,2, or 3, the pass just isn't in the right space, or she'll pass to a heavily defended player, etc I have been doing a lot of drills involving timing, space, driving and passing she tends to get it in training just not in match play. She just seems frantic. Any tips. As I just want to get this across to her.

carie williams Coach, Australia

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

How to stop contact as WD

How to stop a lot of contact with having a position as WD throughout the court, does anyone have any tips ? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Karrygon Robinson Coach, New Zealand

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Marie Coach, South Africa

Foot work, I need examples

Hi there, Im coaching my childrens netball team and actually don't know much about netball. I have downloaded the 'Defensive moves to secure possession' plan so we can do some work but I don't understand what 'rolls, forward and back drives and weaves' are, have you got some examples so I can understand what these moves are?ThanksShae

shae hughes Coach, Australia

What to ask students about defending after a session in netball?

I am planning a Netball session focused on defending for my BTEC. What questions could i ask them about defending?

Shannon Hills Coach, England

What makes a good defender?

What makes a good netball defender? Whether it be WD, GD, GK.Also, how do you know what defending position is good for you? Right now, I am really struggling to know where I stand as a defender. Sometimes my coach puts me as WD or GK but I do not know which one I am better at.

Nicole Ogunlaja Coach, England

Combat a good GA opposition

Looking for ideas or strategies to combat a really quick and accurate GA. Cant let her run the whole court as she will get every second pass and still shoots 90% of the other teams goals. Our defence can only keep up after half time when she starts to tire. We should be able to beat them if we can combat this one very good player.

Nikki Hackshaw Coach, Australia

What is the best way for a Goa...

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

How to stop contact as WD | Sp...

How to stop a lot of contact with having a position as WD throughout the court, does anyone have any tips ? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Karrygon Robinson Coach, New Zealand

What makes a good defender? | ...

What makes a good netball defender? Whether it be WD, GD, GK.Also, how do you know what defending position is good for you? Right now, I am really struggling to know where I stand as a defender. Sometimes my coach puts me as WD or GK but I do not know which one I am better at.

Nicole Ogunlaja Coach, England

playing a team with very good ...

How does a team defend against opposition that pass into space extremely well. I teach my girls to stay in front of player as a defender but their passing is extremely on point and very difficult to intercept. Can you give me some suggestions.

sadie brown Coach, Australia

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