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4 corner drill

Minimum of 8 players with 2 balls (balls start on diagonally opposite corners). Players 1 and 3 run to their left towards the player that is going to feed the ball to them. Before reaching the player who is going to feed them the ball the receiving player should make a sharp dash towards the centre to receive the ball, accelerating as they do so. Once the ball is received the player passes it to the player diagonally across from where they started and follows their pass and joins the back of the queue. The drill continues.

Getting free

Box Drill

A min. of 8 players standing in four corners of 1/3 of the court, one player with a ball. Player 1 passes the ball into the space ahead of player 2 who runs on to receive the ball and passes it into the space ahead of player 3 etc. Players move on to next group after the pass. Progressions:Change direction. Second ball starts opposite the first. Shrink and stretch the square.

Group practices

Complete The Square - 3s

Players 1, 2 and 3 stand on 3 corners of the square. Player 1 has a ball and throws it to the 4th corner for player 3 to receive it. She lands, turns and feeds to player B who is moving into the free corner.

Passing

Hoop ball

3v3 in 1 third. A goal is scored by bouncing or placing the ball in the hoop (or chalk drawn circle) placed at all corners of the third. After a goal is scored the opposition gains possession.

Passing

Intercept and covering defence

4 Attackers with one ball stand on four corners of the square, they are not allowed to move from their cones. To start with include 3 defenders. These players must move around the area trying to intercept passes from the attackers by driving into the space between the passer and the receiver. If a defender attempts to intercept the ball and fails and is out of position as a result one of the other defenders should spot the gap and endeavour to cover the space.

Interception

Pass across followed by down the line

2 player in a square ( cones can be used). one player always passes across the area and one always along the outside of the square. each player moves between 2 corners after each pass.

Movement

Pass follow and return

4 players in a square ( cones can be used ) players pass the ball clockwise around the 4 corners of the square. After each pass the player follows the ball to the next corner and turns to return to receive the ball by the original corner when the ball comes round again. All players should be moving before they receive the ball.

Passing

Passing circuit

2 balls 4 players 2 players in the middle are static and need to turn on the spot. the other 2 players move between 2 corners. Middle player passes the ball to player on the outside. outside player passes diagonal across to other middle player and moves to the other corner to receive back the ball. to then pass it again across to the other middle player.

Passing

Tag the defender

Set up a triangle (or square) with players as the corners about 3m apart. Inside this area there are 2 attackers and 2 defenders. The attackers' aim is to tag the defender using the ball. They can also use the players on the corners, who are fixed in position but can pass and tag. When an attacker has the ball they are not allowed to move and so they need to get into position close to a defender before they are passed the ball. The defenders are aiming to run into spaces and avoid being tagged for as long as possible. Once one defender has been tagged they can then intercept passes between the attackers who continue to try and tag the other defender.

Movement

Workers in a Square

Split your group into 8s (2 balls are needed for this pass and move exercise). The balls start on opposite corners and are passed clockwise. Each worker, after having passed the ball, swaps places with the player across the square that passed the ball at the same time.

Group practices

4 corner drill Getting free - ...

Minimum of 8 players with 2 balls (balls start on diagonally opposite corners). Players 1 and 3 run to their left towards the player that is going to feed the ball to them. Before reaching the player who is going to feed them the ball the receiving player should make a sharp dash towards the centre to receive the ball, accelerating as they do so. Once the ball is received the player passes it to the player diagonally across from where they started and follows their pass and joins the back of the queue. The drill continues.

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4 Corners - Short Long Movemen...

One ball, 1/3 space, 6 players.4 feeders form a square.1 defender and 1 attacker work in the middle of the square.Attacker is to pass and recieve one short pass and one long pass from each corner.

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Happy Corners Extras - Netball...

Set up: 8+ players, about a third area.Players set up evenly across 4 corners.Opposing players run into the middle and give each other a high five.

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Four Corners Warm ups - Netbal...

5 vs 5 or 7 vs 7 depending on numbersSet up 4 boxes as shown in the diagram, ~3m x 3m each.The Attackers start with the ball in one of the boxes. Their aim is to get to the opposite box using passing. They are allowed into the other boxes but will only score if they get the ball to the opposite box.If the Defenders successfully intercept they can start in a box and do the same thing.

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Corner Ball - Pass and Drive G...

Players will recieve the ball from their left to start with. The first players in line A and B start with the ball.<br /><br /> The first player in line C drives to the centre cone to recieve the ball from first player in line B. At the same time player 1 in line D drives and recieves the ball.<br /><br /> Both players release the ball in the centre and (1) - (2) release the ball to the player opposite them.<br /><br /> Repeat...

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Truck and Trailer Movement - N...

Set up: Players set up in 4 corners 8+ players 2 balls in diagonally opposite corners Players without the balls and at the front of diagonally oppsite lines are the workers. Workers drive out and receive a pass from their left. Worker turns and passes back to the line they came from. Workers then drives back towards the line they came from to receive a short 'anywhere' pass (drop, high, bounce). Worker then drives to their left to receive a long over head ball and passes to the line they were driving towards. Passer sends a long flat ball to worker who then finishes off with a pass to the opposite line they originally started from.

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4 corner cut back Getting free...

Split players into pairs with one ball between them. The worker (player 2) drives from the centre to a cone and then back to the centre again to receive the ball from the feeder (player 1). The worker then passes back to the feeder and repeats. Each worker repeats this 10 times before changing over.

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Circle Edge End Drill Roles & ...

End drill – Feeding into circleSet up: four corners of 2-3 players, 1 ball, goal third end of court.Aim for the two groups of players on transverse line to hit the circle edge and feed ball into the circle to a shooter with a defending player.Bottom left corner (A) player drives out along sideline. Receives a pass from the defending player in the circle.Player from top left corner (B) drives straight into the court to receive a pass from the sideline player. Player B passes back to player A and drives towards the circle edge where player A delivers a long ball to player B as close to the circle edge they can get. Player A joins line where player A started.Player from top right corner (C) drives to circle edge to help feed pass into player D who has driven from bottom right corner into the circle as shooter. Player B joins line player C started in. After player C delivers final pass to shooter, player C joins bottom right corner. Essentially, all players rotate anticlockwise around the 4 corners.

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Corner Ball - Pass and Drive M...

Mark out a square approx 15x15m and then split players into groups of 12 (where possible) and add 2 balls. The balls must start opposite to each other.Players will recieve the ball from their left to start with.The first players in line A and B start with the ball.<br /><br />The first player in line C drives to the centre cone to recieve the ball from first player in line B. At the same time player 1 in line D drives and recieves the ball.<br /><br />Both players release the ball in the centre and (1) - (2) release the ball to the player opposite them.<br /><br />Repeat...

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Double Truck and Trailer Small...

Set up: Four corners of about 2-3 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls.Balls start in opposing corners. Balls and player will be moving in an anti-clockwise rotation. Players from the corner without a ball drive on a diagonal into the third space and receive a pass from player with ball in front of them (corner to their right). Ball is received then passed on to the player at next corner, in anticlockwise direction. Player who drove joins the line they passed the ball to.The ball continues to rotate anticlockwise.

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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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Using the Overload Warm ups - ...

Cone out a square, 5m x 5m, with 3 attacker's and 1 defender inside.One of the attackers starts with a ball.The attacker's aim is to get the ball to all 4 corners in any order without being tagged with the ball by the defender. They start again if they are tagged.They can only move the ball by passing, they can't run with it.You can swap the defender out if they make it to all 4 corners or wait until they have managed it a few times to progress.

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Hoop ball Passing - Netball Dr...

3v3 in 1 third. <br /> A goal is scored by bouncing or placing the ball in the hoop (or chalk drawn circle) placed at all corners of the third. After a goal is scored the opposition gains possession.

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Complete The Square - 3s Passi...

Players 1, 2 and 3 stand on 3 corners of the square. Player 1 has a ball and throws it to the 4th corner for player 3 to receive it. She lands, turns and feeds to player B who is moving into the free corner.

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Circle Edge End Drill Movement...

End drill – Feeding into circleSet up: four corners of 2-3 players, 1 ball, goal third end of court.Aim for the two groups of players on transverse line to hit the circle edge and feed ball into the circle to a shooter with a defending player.Bottom left corner (A) player drives out along sideline. Receives a pass from the defending player in the circle.Player from top left corner (B) drives straight into the court to receive a pass from the sideline player. Player B passes back to player A and drives towards the circle edge where player A delivers a long ball to player B as close to the circle edge they can get. Player A joins line where player A started.Player from top right corner (C) drives to circle edge to help feed pass into player D who has driven from bottom right corner into the circle as shooter. Player B joins line player C started in. After player C delivers final pass to shooter, player C joins bottom right corner. Essentially, all players rotate anticlockwise around the 4 corners.

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Bow Tie Passing - Netball Dril...

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.Have one player start on the middle cone with the ball, and the other players split at 2 opposite corners, the third line right corner and end line left corner.Passing order:<br>Middle --&gt; Bottom Right,<br>Middle runs to bottom left<br>Bottom right --&gt; bottom left,<br>Bottom right runs to middle<br>Bottom left --&gt; to middle<br>Repeat on other side, with the player in the middle becoming the starter for the opposite side.

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Triangle 2 vs 2 Getting free -...

Set up a triangle with cones. 2 players are attackers, 2 are defenders.Attacker starts on the top of the triangle and the other starts on one of the bottom corners.They are defended by 2 defenders the whole time.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to the other attacker and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. Again they pass to the other attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle.They receive the ball back again and the other attacker runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes one of the bottom corner spaces and the drill repeats.

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Pass follow and return Passing...

4 players in a square ( cones can be used ) players pass the ball clockwise around the 4 corners of the square. After each pass the player follows the ball to the next corner and turns to return to receive the ball by the original corner when the ball comes round again. All players should be moving before they receive the ball.

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Box Drill Passing - Netball Dr...

A min. of 8 players standing in four corners of 1/3 of the court, one player with a ball. Player 1 passes the ball into the space ahead of player 2 who runs on to receive the ball and passes it into the space ahead of player 3 etc. Players move on to next group after the pass.Progressions:Change direction.Second ball starts opposite the first.Shrink and stretch the square.

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Catching on the Move Ball skil...

Set up 4 cones in a square, 3m apart3 players start on different corners (leaving the top right corner free).The player at the bottom right runs to the free corner to receive the ball from the Player at the top left.The player at the bottom left runs to the now free corner to receive the ball.In this way players move around the square anticlockwise.Once they have made it back to their starting position, reverse the direction.

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Agility - Circle edge driving ...

1/3 court (shooting circle), 3 cones, 2+ players, 2 balls. 1. Player starts on the cone near the sideline and drives towards the two cones set up side by side midway across the court.2. Player makes a 'figure of 8' around the cones and drives towards the circle edge. Progression 1:Ball to be recieved on the circle edge.Progression 2: Add another drive to the pocket.

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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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Squad Straight Cross Extras - ...

8+ players, 2 balls, half court space. 1. Balls start in opposite corners.2. Player at the front pass the ball diagonally across the square and joins the back of that line.3. The player who receives the diagonal pass now sends a straight pass to the line opposite them and joins that line. 4. Passes are alternated.

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The Clock Passing - Netball Dr...

Split players into groups of at least 10 players, with one ball between them inside a square grid (half a third).Players work in pairs (1-4) who start opposite one another. The ball starts with the number 1 (top left corner).The ball is passed around the outside of the grid. After the player has thrown the ball they switch places with their partner.Players do the skill practice for 1 minute then rotate clockwise to the next numbers start point.Challenge - if players do not make it to their point in time and miss the ball they are out.

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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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Return pass Passing - Netball ...

2 players with a ball and 2 static players in the middle. Player with the ball pass the ball to the left player then move across the square to receive the ball back in the opposite corner. Same thing on the way back pass left to receive ball back on opposite corner

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Breaking a defensive zone in goals?

Hi, my team is having issues breaking a defensive zone where the GD and GK sit high in our attack end and play an area rather than players, we tried manning up on them but just crowded the attack end and didn't work?  If we lob over them the other defender drops back and picks up the intercept, same when we pass to the corners.  Any advice will be gratefully received! Cheers Keli

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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

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How to get the players effort at training??

How to get 14yr olds putting in the effort at training? My girls start each drill with vigour, then they start cutting corners, slowing down, and it seems completely forgetting what the drill is about. We have had some stern discussions about the value of the drills and how they relate to the game etc, and they all nod their heads like they understand but their actions (or half hearted actions more like) speak volumes! I'm wondering why I'm bothering. Any suggestions??

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Keeping girls motivated when losing every game in comp

Hi, I'm co-coaching an U13 team. The players are a mix of experienced, but mostly inexperienced players, with a couple of players who are really talented (these are two of our inexperienced players). All players are new to each other. The girls won every game at the district grading days and we were upgraded two levels. We are now in round 6 of the competition and the girls have lost every game and we just lost from the team that was below them on the ladder. We've had a couple of injuries and one was quite bad in round 4 requiring surgery which has shaken the girls as well. They are starting to lose heart and their game is deteriorating. How do we keep them motivated?

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Warm up before a game

What would you consider to be a good 15min warm up before a game in limited space for 11 year olds?

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what is your favourite pre game warm up for netball?

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What do I do on the first lesson back?

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Caretaker Role and I am so scared my team wont win the trophy

Our School netball coach resigned last night. I am an assistant coach for soccer, coach for volleyball, assistant coach for basketball and now will be a caretaker for our netball team due to play finals tomorrow. What drills and tactics can I use today at training to prepare them for a school tournament finals tomorrow?I need your prompt assistance please

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Fast passing and catching

What are some tips on fast passing catching ? please

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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

Ideas to defend an over head p...

My WD has worked hard on getting her placement so when the ball is feeding into the circle, she is keeping her WA away and to the side, generally the WA is fed an overhead ball heading towards the the back corner. The WD knows what pass is coming, and it's placement, she feels confident she could challenge more, so need some drills to practise holding her player, but then moving round her opponent at the last moment to try and go for the ball as well as holding.

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Keeping girls motivated when l...

Hi, I'm co-coaching an U13 team. The players are a mix of experienced, but mostly inexperienced players, with a couple of players who are really talented (these are two of our inexperienced players). All players are new to each other. The girls won every game at the district grading days and we were upgraded two levels. We are now in round 6 of the competition and the girls have lost every game and we just lost from the team that was below them on the ladder. We've had a couple of injuries and one was quite bad in round 4 requiring surgery which has shaken the girls as well. They are starting to lose heart and their game is deteriorating. How do we keep them motivated?

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How do I stop players from bun...

Players are all running towards the ball in a corner and not spreading out Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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