Search: Catch & Pass

10 Balls Anywhere

category: Warm-ups

In partners: one player drops or throws the ball in random places around a semi circlular area and the other player has to react to catch it either...

5 Point Interception

category: Interception

Have two players passing a ball back and forth about 5m apart. Set up 5 cones behind one of the players, in a semicircle behind them, about 2m away...

Around the 3ft mark

This helps your players pass around the defender's 3ft mark

Set up a small triangle (gaps of ~2m) of attackers with one defender in the middl...

Around The Cone - Meet The Pass Progression

category: Passing

Two passers (blue) start with the ball on the outside red cones.

Two workers (red) start on the blue cones. One worker goes one way around ...

Ball Catching Skills And Quick Movement

category: Ball-skills

Two players stand two meters apart.

The receiver turns their back on the feeder and awaits their instructions. When the feeder gives the command, ...

Ball Handling And Coordination

category: Ball-skills

A Worker and 2 Feeders set up in a triangle about 3m away from each other and each player has a ball.

Worker throws the ball up in the air to...

Ball Release Tag

category: Small-games

Designated players (catchers) attempt to tag other players.

Once tagged players must stand still.

Tagged players may only be released...

Bow Tie

category: Passing

Set up cones in a bow tie shape, with 2 cones on the third line, one halfway down the end third and 2 at the end of court, as shown in the diagram....

Bulldog

category: Warm-ups

Setup:

Choose 1 player to be the catcher - they start standing on the line between 2 thirds, wearing a bib.

All othe...

Catch And Pass

category: Passing

4 cones are placed as shown in diagram and players work in pairs with one ball.

The worker (red) runs to any cone, changes direction and rec...

Catch And Turn

category: Movement

Working in threes with 1 ball per group.

The 1st player has their back to the others throws the ball up and over their head, turns and cat...

Catch Pivot And Pass Relay

category: Footwork

The starting player passes the ball to the player moving towards the ball from the opposite group.

The receiving player who catches the ball...

Catch Turn Catch

category: Ball-skills

Hold the ball between the legs with left hand in front and right hand behind.

Let go of the ball twist and hold the ball with hands the othe...

Catch, Turn And Pass Relay

category: Group-practices

Players work in groups of 4, with 1 ball between them.

1. The first player runs towards the centre
2. The player with the ball thro...

Catching A Bad Pass

category: Passing

Working in pairs with 1 ball.

Players pass the ball between them -one player is passing accurately and the other is throwing balls slightl...

Catching On The Move

category: Ball-skills

Set up 4 cones in a square, 3m apart

3 players start on different corners (leaving the top right corner free).

The player at the bottom...

Catching Overhead

category: Ball-skills

Pass the ball quickly from one hand to the other, at about shoulder height.
Try both static and moving.

Vary level at which you pass the ball - ...

Centre Pass Defence

category: Defence

Have the feeder start on the centre circle. Set up two boxes starting in the middle of the court and ending at one edge, with the bottom edge of th...

Chest To Bounce Pass

category: Passing

2 balls, 2 players face each other. Both players pass the ball straight and at the same time, but one player uses a chest pass and the other a bou...

Cross Over

category: Movement

Players run across the square to catch the ball and pass down the outside of the square.

Use cones to start with but once the players unders...

Cross Overs

Minimum group of 6 - 2 balls.

Players 2 have a ball each and pass to players 1, and then cross over to receive, return; cross over to receive, retur...

Drop, React, Catch

category: Warm-ups

In partners: one player does quick feet in a slight squat position, looking at the ball with their hands by the sides of their heads.

The oth...

Easy As 1, 2, 3

category: Warm-ups

Whilst passing the ball to each other, three players run in a line across the width of court.

Players number themselves 1, 2 and 3 and pass ...

Fartlek Challenge

category: Warm-ups

Players start inside the safe house (the white area).

On the coach's call players must sprint around the entire perimeter of the co...

Follow Ball - Part 1

category: 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 ang...

Free To Catch

category: Getting-free

Players stay in groups of 3 with 1 ball.
2 players stand in the grid and 1 player outside with the ball.

The players inside the grid al...

Give And Go In Pairs

category: Passing

Players work in groups of 4, with two feeders, two balls and two workers.

1. The workers receive the ball from the feeder opposite them and...

Give And Go In The Square

category: Passing

Players stand on a corner of the square to begin with, one player has the ball in hand.

1. The player with the ball passes the ball anti-cl...

Half Court King Ball

category: Interception

Each team has a King (player)standing on their bench. The aim is to get all players (Kings) onto their bench. To become a King, the players on the ...

Ice Cream

category: Footwork

This is a very simple relay practice with the emphasise on the player running in catching the ball and landing on one foot and then the next. The play...

In And Out Star Pass

category: Passing

4 players stand in the middle of the square catching and pivoting.

Every time the middle players receives a pass they pivot anti-clockwise ...

In-Out High Ball Catch!

category: Interception

Working in pairs, with one ball between two.

The player without the ball is the worker. They must drive forwards to the first cone immediate...

Intercept The Compass

category: Interception

Set up 4 feeders in Compass positions (North, South, East, West), with 2 defenders standing behind the W feeder and to the side. The E feeder begin...

Intercept The Compass

category: Warm-ups

Set up 4 feeders in Compass positions (North, South, East, West), with 2 defenders standing behind the W feeder and to the side. The E feeder begin...

Intercepting Passes Down Court

category: Attack

Half the group have a ball each, the other half has to stand tactically in between the two lines.

The players with the balls start behind th...

Intercepting Passes Down Court

category: Interception

Half the group have a ball each, the other half has to stand tactically in between the two lines.

The players with the balls start behind th...

Islands

category: Small-games

Create all different islands on the court by using cones. Players need to get in pairs with 1 ball between 2. You need 1 or 2 catchers in between the ...

Jailbreak

category: Movement

One team runs clockwise round the inside of the circle with the other team running anti-clockwise around the outside of the circle.

In this ...

Jailbreak

category: Warm-ups

One team runs clockwise round the inside of the circle with the other team running anti-clockwise around the outside of the circle.

In this ...

Jump Backwards - High Catch

category: Interception

The player without the ball (the worker) drives forwards, taking approximately 5 steps before then rapidly running backwards towards one of the con...

King Ball

category: Small-games

Each team has a King (player) standing on their bench.

The aim of the game is to get all your team's players (Kings) onto their bench.

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Landing Shuttles

category: Footwork

2 Feeders and 1 worker.

1. The worker receives the ball from one of the feeders and passes it diagonally to the other feeder.
   
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Left Or Right

category: Passing

4 players 1 ball 1 player is the worker 1 semi active defender and 1 feeder and 1 player catching the pass.

The ball is fed into the worker ...

Meeting The Ball

category: Interception

Facing each other one player:

1. Drives forward 5 steps,
2. Back 5 steps and jump to catch the ball
3. Drives out to the side...

More Active Left Or Right

category: Decision-making

Left or right 4 players 1 ball 1 player is the worker 1 semi active defender and 1 feeder and 1 player catching the pass. The ball is fed into t...

Moving Spider

category: Ball-skills

The feeder passes the ball to the working player (blue 1).

The passes should be varied (short, wide and high).

Blue 1 must move t...

Moving Spider

category: Zone-defence

The feeder passes the ball to the working player (blue 1).

The passes should be varied (short, wide and high).

Blue 1 must move t...

One Arm Catch And Return

category: Ball-skills

1 feeder and 1 worker 1 ball. Feeder throws the wide left right to the worker who has to run out to either side catching the ball and returning it wit...

One Handed Pass And Catch

category: Ball-skills

One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.

Both players are catching and throwing the ball ...

One Handed Pass And Catch

category: Passing

One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.

Both players are catching and throwing the ball ...

One Handed Pass And Catch

category: Warm-ups

One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.

Both players are catching and throwing the ball ...

Overhead Catch

category: Ball-skills

Similar to first practice, but now tossing the ball further so that the player moves to catch the ball with one hand.

Overhead Catch

category: Warm-ups

Similar to first practice, but now tossing the ball further so that the player moves to catch the ball with one hand.

Overlap To Gain Territory

category: Passing

Set up 4 lines of players down a third. 2 lines at each end, facing each other, 1, 2, 3, 4

A1 passes to A2, and runs in front of A2 to receiv...

Passing - Mix It Up!

category: Ball-skills

In pairs, standing about 2 metres apart, players pass to one another using a variety of passes:

Chest, shoulder, bounce pass, high pass (to ...

Passing Coordination 1

category: Passing

Three feeders stand on a line and start with two balls, opposite the worker.

The feeders take it in turns to pass to the worker who must retu...

Passing Coordination 2

category: Passing

Three feeders stand on a line and start with two balls, opposite the worker.

The feeders take it in turns to pass to the worker who must retu...

Pivot Catch And Pass

category: Footwork

In this relay the player running out to catch the ball turns in the air to land on the back foot and pass the ball back to the line of players they ha...

Quick Release Working In Threes

category: Passing

1 worker, 2 throwers with a ball each.

The worker (blue) alternatively receives passes from each thrower (red) and returns the ball to the th...

React And Catch

category: Interception

Feeder (Blue 1) throws the ball against the wall.

Blue 2 faces the wall and reacts to catch the rebounding ball.

Progression<...

Reaction Drill

category: Ball-skills

Players work in pairs (1 feeder and 1 worker).

1. The worker turns her back on the feeder.
2. When the worker turns around (on the...

Reactions

category: Ball-skills

The worker stands, knees bent slightly and both hands on ears.

The feeder holds the ball still in front of the worker's face and drops it -...

Rebound - Groups

category: Rebounding

White player 1 throws to Red player 1 and then follows in to mark and catch the rebound from the Red player's shot.

The White player returns...

Rebound - Groups

category: Shooting

White player 1 throws to Red player 1 and then follows in to mark and catch the rebound from the Red player's shot.

The White player returns...

Receiving Under The Post

category: Shooting

in pairs the worker runs out to touch the circle edge and then runs back in to receive the ball after which they return the ball to the feeder.<...

Run Through - Two Balls Passing Circuit

category: Movement

Divide your players into two equal lines, with one ball with the first player. Two feeders stand in the middle on either side of the two lines.

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Run Through - Two Balls Passing Circuit

category: Passing

Divide your players into two equal lines, with one ball with the first player. Two feeders stand in the middle on either side of the two lines.

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Running Shapes

category: Movement

Players must run around the outside of their shape, changing direction as quickly as possible.

Players must work at full speed (sprint) for ...

Set Play - Attacking Centre

category: Attack

WA starts wide drawing the WD with her. GA also starts wide.

The GA drives should time their run in court to receive the ball.

The W...

Set Play - Attacking Centre

category: Movement

WA starts wide drawing the WD with her. GA also starts wide.

The GA drives should time their run in court to receive the ball.

The W...

Sprints - Out And Back

category: Footwork

Players must sprint facing forward out around the red cone. After reaching it they should quickly change direction and sprint diagonally back to th...

Static Ball Catches - Think Fast.

category: Ball-skills

Two players stand two meters apart. The catching player must keep both feet on floor whilst the feeder passes the ball to them to the extremes of t...

Step And Pass (Left)

category: Wall-drills

Players start 4 feet from the wall, with both hands behind the ball.

Movement:

Step to the left and as the right foot joins the left,...

Step And Pass (Right)

category: Wall-drills

Players start 4 feet from the wall, with both hands behind the ball.

Movement:

Step to the right and as the left foot joins the right...

Street Tag

category: Warm-ups

Split your players into 2 teams 4v4 with one ball to start and mark out a square grid (20x20) by using cones.

The white players (catchers) pa...

Tag Ball

category: Warm-ups

In one third of the court any number of players work with one ball between them.

The aim of the game is for players to pass the ball to each...

Tag Intercept

category: Group-practices

Players in pairs with 1 ball between them.

They have to keep possession of the ball by passing it around and running into spaces, whilst 1 o...

Tag Intercept

category: Interception

Players in pairs with 1 ball between them.

They have to keep possession of the ball by passing it around and running into spaces, whilst 1 o...

Tails

category: Warm-ups

All players have a bib tucked into the back of their waistband (must be visible).

On the whistle, players attempt to catch as many bibs as p...

The Flag

category: Movement

The aim of this drill is to get the players to think about passing and moving in variety of directions at speed.

The ball must always travel...

The Flag

category: Passing

The aim of this drill is to get the players to think about passing and moving in variety of directions at speed.

The ball must always travel...

Throw, Meet, Catch And Turn To Pass

category: Wall-drills

Players are working in threes with 1 ball per group, using the wall.

Standing 2 metres away from the wall the 1st player throws a strong pa...

Time Your Run - Pass And Move

category: Group-practices

1. The Player with the ball passes to player in space on the left.
2. The player receiving the ball jumps into the air, prior to pass and ...

Time Your Run - Pass And Move

category: Movement

1. The Player with the ball passes to player in space on the left.
2. The player receiving the ball jumps into the air, prior to pass and ...

Triple R - Receive, Rotate And Release

category: Passing

Turning And Changing Direction

category: Attack

Individually, run into a space. On the whistle jump into the air, landing right or left.
Turn on first landing foot, point other foot into ne...

Wall Pass

category: Passing

Players stand in a line 3 metres away from a wall with one ball per line.

Player 1 throws a powerful high pass against the wall, after throw...

Wall Practice

category: Wall-drills

4 players lined up width wise (equal distance)

1 player starts by throwing the ball into the wall and catching the return to then turn and p...

Wing Attack

category: Roles-responsibilities

Where can they go?

They are allowed to move in the centre and attacking third but not in the circle.

Landing and foot work

How to teach young player to catch

Passing strength for 11yo

Catching Games - what conditions can i add?

If the balls hits the net post when shooting can they try again

what does a new coach say to her new team

Defence session plans

Easy but effective stepping drills

What drills for 1st time players

my team is not strong on catching

Attacking Principle: Introducing possession on the move

Develop your players’ passing and catching skills with this session, as you look to maintain possession on the move!

Improving Reactions - Games and Challenges Session

How fast are your reactions? Quick reactions can win matches so use this plan to get your players bursting out the blocks - ahead of their opposition

The Overhead Pass - Putting Power behind the Pass

Use this plan to get players making quick and straight overhead passes - perfect for throw-ins, penalty passes and passing down court

Passing on the Move to Keep Possession

Improve your players' passing and catching skills to help them keep possession and create as many attempts on goal as possible

Attacking and Getting Free - Part 3

Dodge, Sprint and Double Dodge. Use this plan to keep improving your players' attacking movement to help them lose their defender

The 3 Rs of netball - Receive, Rotate and Release

Jump, pivot and pass in one fluid movement to give your players more time on the ball and help them pick out their best passing option!

Mini-games and Warm Up Drills

10 fun games and ideas to improve your warm up - Bring the WOW factor to your next practice and prepare your players, mentally and physically!

Working Together to Provide Options

Encourage your players to find space and start thinking tactically by being more aware of other players on court as well as improving their ball handl...

Denying Space - Channel, Shadow and Intercept!

Improve defence throughout your team and deny the opposition space with this forcing the error and interception plan

Through Court Play, Set Plays and Backing Up

Use this exciting extended skills session to improve how your team use the full court, support one another and bring the ball down court

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WA drives to catch a pass from the C, then pivots and passes back to GD who then passes to the C. WA drives to intercept the pass from the GD.Once all...

Team Passing Drill

Passing DrillFocus on - Intensity, Footwork, passing out infront, catching, balancing and releasingCount the number of successful passes before a drop...

Two ball up!

2 players, 2 balls. Players stand approx 2m apart facing each other.GD throws her ball straight up in the air above her head.As soon as GD releases he...

Game based skill progression: End Ball

Using the three passes learned, make 5 successful passes with footwork without being intercepted or dropping the ball - be more strict on the rules. R...

Down The Line

Starting on one side at one end, passing diagonally across to the next person, who then also passes onward diagonally until it reaches the end of the ...

Tap and Collect - 3 mins

Pairs T/W1. High Balls to the L and R to extend Workerworker taps the ball and collects themselves.2. Wide ball to the L and Rworker taps the ball dow...

Copy of One handed Pass and CatchOne Handed Pass and Catch

1 ball, 2 players facing each other.One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.Both players are catchi...

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Footwork, passing and catching

final progression

The final progression involves the participants getting back in to groups of 3, where there will be one worker, one feeder and one defender. The feede...

Poison

One player has ball near goal postAll others in a line around circle edge.First player from line (GA in the example) make a lead in and at the same ti...