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4 vs 2 Decision Making

Use an area half the length/width of the court with 2 attackers, 2 defenders and 2 trailing players. The attackers are working to get the ball to travel from one end to the other using their passes and the defenders are trying to intercept. Trailers need to stay behind the ball and can receive and pass from an attacker if the other attacker isn't free. If the ball is intercepted then the defenders become the new attackers. Pairs should keep score.

Decision making

Attackers Providing Options Around the Circle

2 feeders, 2 attackers (WA, C) and 2 defenders and a GS set up as shown. Attackers have to get the ball to the circle edge and then in to the GS The feeders can swing the ball (pass between themselves)

Attack

Centre pass practice

Play an attacking game situation of a centre pass with free flow at the line. A centre, WA and GA are looking to move the ball for 2 passes with a GD and WD attempting to intercept WA and GA provide 2 leads; Centre uses decision making skills to select the best option. Once the Centre has passed the ball they can move forward to provide a 2nd phase passing option. Play 2-3 phases.

Decision making

Intercept the Compass

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 begins the drills by passing to either the N or S feeder. Whichever N or S feeder has the ball then passes to the W feeder and the Defenders can go for the intercept. If the defenders go too early then the N/S feeder with the ball has the option to pass opposite instead and the other N/S feeder will play the ball to the W feeder. The W feeder only ever plays the ball to the E feeder. The W feeder also has a ball at the start and after the E feeder has released their ball then the W feeder passes their ball to the E feeder so that there are 2 balls in play.

Interception

Moving the Ball

Groups of 4, in an area the length of a third and just under half way across court. In this area have 3 attackers, 1 defender. Starting at one end of the third the attackers move to the other end with their passes. Defender attempts to stop this. If the ball is intercepted it is reset to the end that play started on. When attackers make it to the opposite end = 1 point When the attackers get to 4 points swap the defender. If the defenders are really struggling then the width can be made smaller.

Decision making

Name before pass

Players have to name their pass before they receive the ball nad throw the ball to that person. This is an exercise to speed-up the passing and decision makingprocess.

Decision making

Providing Options Around the Circle

A feeder, 2 attackers (A1, A2) and 2 defenders set up as shown in diagram. A1 moves forward round the circle edge, away from A2. At the same time A2 starts with the ball, gives it to the feeder and then runs into a space away from A1, as close to the circle edge as they can get. Feeder then has the option to pass to either of the attackers. Attacker's aim is to receive the ball on the circle edge. You can then play free flow of the ball with the same aim

Attack

Through Court Backup Options

A game using the full court, 4 attackers, 4 defenders, 2 trailers. Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. Both trailers in one half with attacking players "1". Attackers are aiming to move the ball from one end of court to halfway (and then on to the other end of court) 10 reps, keeping score (this can be reduced if you have a bigger squad). Rules: Defenders are fixed to their attackers up to halfway 2 original trailers are fixed to their half A1s can go anywhere. As they cross the halfway line they become trailers for the other attackers. (You can separate the court and just have the halfway aim for each side if players at one end are not getting the opportunity to be as active)

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Using the Overload

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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When to use Backup

A game using the full court, 5 attackers, 4 defenders, 1 trailer. Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. trailers in one half and the last attacker in the centre position. Attackers are aiming to move the ball from the end of court with the Trailing player to halfway (and then on to the other end of court) 10 reps, keeping score (this can be reduced if you have a bigger squad). Rules: Defenders are fixed to their attackers up to halfway Original trailer fixed to their half Attackers from the trailer's half can go anywhere. As they cross the halfway line they become trailers for the other attackers. The Centre is undefended.

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Netball: 4 vs 2 Decision Makin...

Use an area half the length/width of the court with 2 attackers, 2 defenders and 2 trailing players.The attackers are working to get the ball to travel from one end to the other using their passes and the defenders are trying to intercept.Trailers need to stay behind the ball and can receive and pass from an attacker if the other attacker isn't free.If the ball is intercepted then the defenders become the new attackers.Pairs should keep score.

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Netball: Build Communication o...

Player 1 turns their back to players 2 and 3 and receives the ball from X. On receiving the ball player 1 pivots. Players 2 and 3 both make strong sideways movements, but only 1 of them calls for the ball. Player 1 passes to this player.

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double lead Decision making - ...

Ball is passed round the square with players timing their move so that they run onto the ball. In this practice 2 players run to make a lead to receive the ball. <br /><br /> Feeder throws to one of the players.<br /><br /> The player that did not receive the ball makes another lead run to receive the ball.

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Move into space Decision makin...

Set up grids 5 m by 5m. 3 player with 1 ball in each grid Player with the ball passes to the player moving to the empty cone.

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Netball: Reaction race and pas...

White player 1 initiates a move towards either ball (on cone). Red player 1 responds and tries to get the ball before white 1 . But whoever gets to the ball first throws to their team mate. Defender must decide whether to go for the ball and defend the throw if unsuccessful or drop back and mark the receiver.

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Netball: MAD- Make A Decision ...

Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One defender in the middle. One ball.Progression for MADPlayers are to pass the ball to either of the other 2 lines then move to the opposite.Defender must apply pressure and attempt intercepts.The aim is to keep all 3 line balanced so there is always someone to pass to and no one is ever left in a line by themselves.

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More active left or right Deci...

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 the worker who has to pass the ball left or right past the defenders to the player behind the defender. After the player has caught the ball she passes it to the original feeder to start the practice again.

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3 feeder anywheres Decision ma...

5 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls3 players set up in a triangle, these are the feeders.2 players set up back to back in centre of the triangle. The top feeder is 'free'.1. Feeders deliver 5 'anywheres' to players. Players then turn and either deliver the ball to the free feeder or directly to the other passing feeder. 2. They then begin 5 anywheres with the opposing feeder. This time they do not pass the ball themselves, they either drive straight to the opposing feeder or if they are still busy pass the ball off to the free feeder.

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Through Court Backup Options D...

A game using the full court, 4 attackers, 4 defenders, 2 trailers.Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. Both trailers in one half with attacking players &quot;1&quot;.Attackers are aiming to move the ball from one end of court to halfway (and then on to the other end of court)10 reps, keeping score (this can be reduced if you have a bigger squad). Rules:Defenders are fixed to their attackers up to halfway2 original trailers are fixed to their halfA1s can go anywhere. As they cross the halfway line they become trailers for the other attackers.<em>(You can separate the court and just have the halfway aim for each side if players at one end are not getting the opportunity to be as active)</em>

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Netball: MAD- Make A Decision....

Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One ball.Players are to pass the ball to either of the other two lines then move to the opposite line.The aim is to keep all 3 lines balanced so there is always someone to pass to. No post is to be left with just one player.Set goal for players to be able to maintain lines for 30 seconds.

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When to use Backup Decision ma...

A game using the full court, 5 attackers, 4 defenders, 1 trailer.Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. trailers in one half and the last attacker in the centre position.Attackers are aiming to move the ball from the end of court with the Trailing player to halfway (and then on to the other end of court)10 reps, keeping score (this can be reduced if you have a bigger squad).Rules:Defenders are fixed to their attackers up to halfwayOriginal trailer fixed to their halfAttackers from the trailer's half can go anywhere. As they cross the halfway line they become trailers for the other attackers. The Centre is undefended.

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Name before pass Decision maki...

Players have to name their pass before they receive the ball nad throw the ball to that person. This is an exercise to speed-up the passing and decision makingprocess.

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Down the court with defenders....

Position two lines of opposing players along the court in a straight line. The GK faces the back wall, away from the court, throws the ball up in the air, rotates and releases to the next player. The next player must drive into space to receive the pass. Place any number of static defenders dotted around the court (6/8/9 players) while performing the above drill. Once the ball has reached the end of the court you can change the roles around and the static defenders now become the passing team and vice versa.

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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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Quick Decisions - Jump and Lan...

Split your players into two groups and get them to pair up.The first pair in the line set off and must first choose a hoop to jump and land into - it must not be the same as other player.<br /><br />Both then run to the cone in the middle before then changing direction and choosing the next hoop. Where they jump and land again. They cannot go to the same hoop as the other player, nor can they go back to the same hoop as last time.<br /><br />Repeat this one last time. Coach or feeder can send in ball at final hoop for a one-two pass.<br /><br />Return to the line by jogging around the outside of the court.

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The Methodology Transforming -...

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Netball: Modified game for int...

Goal Keeper floats to the top of the circle and drives to either side of the area to intercept balls that are fed up to the opposition's Goal Attack/ Wing Attack. By moving to try and intercept the ball your player will inevitably leave a hole. To ensure this hole isn't exploited by the other team it is important that the Goal Defence drops back to cover the direct throw to the red team's Goal Shooter.

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Choosing Sides - 5 players Foo...

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns. Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the defender can go either way. Player 1 must try and pass to the unmarked player as quickly as possible.

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Netball: Using the Overload - ...

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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Intercept the Compass 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 begins the drills by passing to either the N or S feeder. Whichever N or S feeder has the ball then passes to the W feeder and the Defenders can go for the intercept. If the defenders go too early then the N/S feeder with the ball has the option to pass opposite instead and the other N/S feeder will play the ball to the W feeder. The W feeder only ever plays the ball to the E feeder. The W feeder also has a ball at the start and after the E feeder has released their ball then the W feeder passes their ball to the E feeder so that there are 2 balls in play.

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Developing confident, decisive players up and down the court

Develop your players decision making and communication skills in order to gain or maintain possession of the ball and control the pace of the game.

Passing options, accuracy and handling

Providing options to the ball carrier, accurately passing and possessing good ball handling skills, allowing your attackers to fly through the court!

Ditch Your Opponent By Effective Change Of Pace And Direction

This session works on players attacking capabilities including speed, agility and decision making skills.

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.

Maintaining Possession

Improve your players leading to be able to create numerous options for the player on the ball and encourage them to keep the ball and maintain possession during important parts of the game.

Force the Intercept

Win the ball back with clever defending. Develop your players defensive understanding of closing down the space and forcing errors to create the intercept.

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.

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.

Outwit your opponent with lightning speed and agility

Sharpen up your team?s fitness and working on both their agility and speed with this fitness session!

Intercepting Passes

Get the opposition playing right into your hands as your defenders dictate their movements

Applying pressure to force mistakes

Defence is the first form of attack so make sure that your players are more than capable of defending to a high standard with this session!

Attacking Principle: Changing pace and direction

Help your players shake off the opposition with a change of pace and direction in this week's session

Developing passing power and accuracy!

Passing accurately and powerfully with this attacking session, using sharp, direct passes to reach their team-mates

Limiting ball carrier options

Limit the opponent?s options in attack with this defensive session, improving your team?s ability to intercept and apply pressure to the ball carrier

Developing Core Attacking Skills to Lose a Defender

Improve your team's core attacking skills when up against defence with this fun but competitive session.
decision making ANSWERS
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Ideas for improving focus and calming our defenders?

My defenders often loose focus and try to concentrate on too much. They watch the ball, their player, where the post is, our player, there wings, put up wrong arms, run past player etc. Our drills are spot on, and training is generally very good, but when we get into a game they loose confidence, panic and and look like they are being turned inside out. They are 15/un Open.

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Quick decision making when passing?

I have a 13 yr old who struggles to pass off quickly and always looks for a better option. When passing in drills her passes are strong but in a game they are weak and inaccurate. What drills can work on with her to assist?

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Advice on throw in from defenders circle

My defenders are having a lot of trouble getting the ball in from out of court. 1 issue is the goal keep really struggles with quick decision making autistic) thinking of trying gd throw in instead as we seem to llose the ball every time. Any advice would b appreciated (8-10 yr olds age of team)

Rachel Coach, New Zealand

How to keep training interesting but effective?

My girls are winning almost all of their games and have even moved up a grade. I am now struggling to think of ideas and ways to keep them going. Any Ideas Please????

Nicole Coach, New Zealand

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

Goal

what is the goal if this activity

kara Coach, Australia

Decision making

drills and ways to help players improve their decision making and fast attacks

Lee Roy Chirwa Coach, United Kingdom

decision making

to improve players on quick decision makings

Lee Roy Chirwa Coach, United Kingdom

decision making

to improve players on quick decision makings

Lee Roy Chirwa Coach, United Kingdom

tips on being a GA

so I am a player And my dream is to be a GA so my coach and everyone else who saw me play said that I am a good player I'm not saying I'm the best but just asking for tips I never really got the chance of playing GA in front of my coach but the other coach who saw me playing said I am very good at playing netball but other coaches other players please help find tip for being a good netball player please give me tips really appreciate it thanks again probably also other people problems

0 Arwie Coach, South Africa

decision making

decision making

Ngarama Milner-Olsen Coach, England

progressions

How can I add progressions to this drill, making it harder for the players. eg adding a defender

Rhiannon Till Coach, England

Create Space

What's the best ball skill to stop players (ages 5-10) all running towards the ball and enabling them to create space and bring the ball through the court

Salena Miles Coach, England

how do i progress this drill

how do i progress the interception and recover drill as a wd

Erin Setters Coach, England

netball

what are the strengths and weaknesses an athlete with the centre position can have?

Ruth Coach, England

Stopping Long passs in games

My under 15's team love to play a game that is full of long passes, we are loosing way too much ball, how do I stop this and does anyone have any specific drills that will help eliminate this?

Alicia Coach, Australia

Advice on throw in from defend...

My defenders are having a lot of trouble getting the ball in from out of court. 1 issue is the goal keep really struggles with quick decision making autistic) thinking of trying gd throw in instead as we seem to llose the ball every time. Any advice would b appreciated (8-10 yr olds age of team)

Rachel Coach, New Zealand

How to keep training interesti...

My girls are winning almost all of their games and have even moved up a grade. I am now struggling to think of ideas and ways to keep them going. Any Ideas Please????

Nicole Coach, New Zealand
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