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Centre Pass Set Plays Drills

Centre passes are arguably one of the most crucial part of the game, as you are given possession 50% of the time. Every teams aim is to score off ever...

Defence Drills

There are three stages of Defence in netball: Shadowing - Being on your toes, ready to pounce 2. Pressure (3 ft) - Make things difficult for the opp...

Zone defence Drills

Zone defence relates to your players' ability to take space away from the other team when they are attacking and you are defending. The zone defence d...

Reaction Defence - Netball Dri...

Netball Reaction Defence White player 1 initiates a move towards either ball( on a cone). Red player 1responds and tries to get to the ball before.

Shadowing Defence - Netball Dr...

Netball Shadowing Defence Players run in pairs along the length of the court. The defender runs alongside the attacker, trying to keep the attacker o...

Norma plummer's netball drills...

Netball Norma plummer's netball drills -- defence Defence Norma Plummer, one of the world's best netball coaches gives tips on defensive skills and h...

Gladiators Defence - Netball D...

Netball Gladiators Defence This drill works best with the full squad (10+ players). One feeder stands at the side of each third of the court (white i...

Centre Pass Defence Defence - ...

Netball Centre Pass Defence Defence Have the feeder start on the centre circle. Set up two boxes starting in the middle of the court and ending at on...

Moving round attacker Defence ...

Netball 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 ...

Additional defence Defence - N...

Netball Additional defence Defence The first team starts with the ball inside the attacking third, with all the other players except one stood outsid...

1 v 2 Guarding Ball Side

Slowly, the two attacking players pass the ball back and forth and the defender should move to the ball side of the spare attacking player to preve...

1 vs 1 Movement - Progression

Create a square, approximately 3m x 3m as shown by the by the blue cones in the diagram.

Two feeders will stand either side of the square, wi...

1 vs 1 Movement

Create a square, approximately 3m x 3m as shown by the by the blue cones in the diagram.

Two feeders will stand either side of the square, wi...

2 vs 1 Pairs

3 teams of 2 players.
2 teams combine to play against the 3rd team. If 3rd team gets the ball, the team that lost the ball is in the middle ...

2 vs 1 Passing

3 Players; 2 Attack and 1 Defence set up in an area of court relevant to their positions.

The marked attacker passes the ball to the other an...

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 th...

5 Passes to Score!

The aim for players is to pass the ball amongst your team.

Teams score by successfully completing 5 consecutive passes without dropping / ha...

Additional defence

The first team starts with the ball inside the attacking third, with all the other players except one stood outside the area.

The aim for th...

Attacking Third Game - Offence v Defence

Play 4 on 4 or 5 on 5 in one third of the court, using one goal.

Two shooters at any one time can go into the circle, play up to the third li...

Bulldog

Setup:

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

All othe...

Centre

Where can they go?

Centres are allowed to move in all 3 thirds except in both circles.

Cops and Robbers

• The cops must defend the diamonds (netballs) and protect them from the robbers who are trying to steal them and take them to their home.
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Cover Defence: Ball and Hole Game

Two defenders work inside a circle of players with one ball.

The red players must pass the ball around the group and try to keep possession....

Cover Defence: Ball and Hole Game

Two defenders work inside a circle of players with one ball.

The red players must pass the ball around the group and try to keep possession....

Dictating the Attacker Away from the Circle

Have 2 feeders positioned on the third line about 5m apart.

An attacker starts just off the semicircle, with a defender behind them.

Fe...

Dodging in 4s

In 4's.

Feeder 1 passes the ball to 2. As she turns, player 3 has dodged to get free from her defence (player 4). Repeat the practice with pla...

Feeders Adjacent

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.

The attacker can o...

feint shot in to a pass

Blue number 1 dummies a shot and passes the ball to number 2.

Number 1 runs across towards the goal, to receive the return pas...

Figure of 8 defence

Players work in pairs with one ball and three cones, placed in a triangle.

The feeder stands above the top of the triangle.

Using qui...

GA Hold

• The WA will set up ball side on the side of the circle
• The C will set up ball side on the top of the circle
• The GA...

GK dancing

3 Blue players pass ball to each other and attempt to pass the ball to a static player White 4 (varying types of passes). Defender Green 1 adjusts po...

GK dancing

3 Blue players pass ball to each other and attempt to pass the ball to a static player White 4 (varying types of passes). Defender Green 1 adjusts po...

Gladiators

This drill works best with the full squad (10+ players).

One feeder stands at the side of each third of the court (white in the diagram). T...

Goal Attack

Where can they go?

They are allowed to move in the centre and attacking third including the circle.

Goal Defence

Where can they go?

The goal defence can move any where in the circle defensive and middle third.

holding your defence

Set up:

Split players into groups of at least 7 with 1 ball using the goal third. Number 1 starts with the ball.

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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 defend...

Intercepting - 4s

Blue 2 moves to receive ball from Blue 1 and returns the ball to Blue 1, who immediately throws to White2. Blue2 attempts to intercept pass. When co...

Intercepting - 5s

3 and 4 are posts (static). 1 and 2 can only feed the ball straight.

They pass the ball to each other and occasionally feed to 3 and 4. De...

Intercepting from behind

Groups of three or fours one ball.
2 feeders and 2 defenders. feeders stand 4 to 6 metres apart defenders position themselves beside the feeders.<...

Intercepting from behind

Groups of three or fours one ball.
2 feeders and 2 defenders. feeders stand 4 to 6 metres apart defenders position themselves beside the feeders.<...

Man to man defence

Using the lines of a netball court, each player starts on one line and side steps quickly from side to side - 5 times there and back.

Use tennis tra...

Marking player and intercepting

Blue 1 and 2 passing to each other. No. 3 is dodging from side to side. White 1 defends. Feed can come in at any time to no. 3 and defence atte...

Marking player and intercepting

Blue 1 and 2 passing to each other. No. 3 is dodging from side to side. White 1 defends. Feed can come in at any time to no. 3 and defence atte...

Modified game for interception and cover defence

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 Attac...

Passing around a 3ft mark

This drill will help your players pass around a defender's 3ft mark by encouraging them to use different release points and angles.

Two feede...

Popping over

Blue shooter (Blue 1) has the ball inside the circle.
Pretend to shoot, with white 1 defending, instead of the shot, blue 1 pops the ball over the ...

Rebounding

8 players, 1 ball.
4 players on the outside of the area. They are always on the side of the 2 players in possession of the ball and must stay st...

Restricted Zone Passing: Working on the 1st , 2nd and 3rd stage of Defence

Divide your players into 2 teams.

The attackers (blue) have to try and keep the ball, passing from the left side of the playing area and tak...

Restricted Zone Passing: Working on the 1st , 2nd and 3rd stage of Defence

Divide your players into 2 teams.

The attackers (blue) have to try and keep the ball, passing from the left side of the playing area and tak...

Reward the Defence

Play 5 on 5 or 6 on 6, attack v defence!

Every time the defender is marking the attacker from 3 feet they get a point. See how many points e...

Screen Set-Up

• The GA will set up on the line ensuring their defender is on their inside (as shown)
• The WA will start off the line and not directly b...

Shoot with Rebounder

The shooter has 10 shots from under the post while the rebounder has to defend each shot and then collect the rebound.

Players should then c...

Shoot with Rebounder

The shooter has 10 shots from under the post while the rebounder has to defend each shot and then collect the rebound.

Players should then c...

Sprint Dodge

In 3s. One player has the ball. The other two stand behind a line - 1 attacker, 1 defender. On a command from the feeder, the attacker drives out to r...

Sprinting with defenders

In Pairs.

Blue players stand in front of white. White players run towards one line, sudden change of direction and sprint back to try and lose ...

Sprinting with defenders

In Pairs.

Blue players stand in front of white. White players run towards one line, sudden change of direction and sprint back to try and lose ...

Switch

Example GD clears and runs in a crest WD moves to receives ball from GK and passes the ball to GD GD then passes the ball to C The Centre should tak...

Taking on two defenders

Position cones 8-10m apart. A starts at one cone, F stands with the ball at the other cone. 2 defenders stagger themselves between the two cones as...

Taking on two defenders

Position cones 8-10m apart. A starts at one cone, F stands with the ball at the other cone. 2 defenders stagger themselves between the two cones as...

Taking on two defenders

Position cones 8-10m apart. A starts at one cone, F stands with the ball at the other cone. 2 defenders stagger themselves between the two cones as...

The Backline Pass Roll

The GK has a back line pass. The Centre takes up her position just in middle of transverse line giving the impression she is not going to be involv...

The Three Musketeers

Split players into 3s. White players are attackers, the blue players are the defenders.

The 3 attackers aim is to get to the other end of th...

The Three Musketeers

Split players into 3s. White players are attackers, the blue players are the defenders.

The 3 attackers aim is to get to the other end of th...

Triangle pass 2

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 b...

Unit defense

4 players. 1 ball.
White 1 and 2 are defence, working as a unit. Blue 1 and 2 have a ball. They pass between them and also into the area between.(...

Virtual Defending

Two lines (Indian file) behind the centre transverse line facing the centre of the court.

On the coach's whistle players drive out at a 45 d...

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...

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...

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...

Wing Attack

Where can they go?

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

Wing Defence

Where can they go?

The wing defence can move in the defensive and centre third but is not allowed to enter the circle.

Working on a 2 vs 1

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.

Within the square,...

Working on a 2 vs 1 within the circle

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, at the top and side of the circle - with a shooter and defender inside the circle.

The sh...

Netball game: essential defending skills

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Team bath netball top tip zone - defending skills with josie janz-dawson

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Netball game: wing defence position guide

Netball player position guide on everything you need to know about playing Wing Defence during a game of Netball. We provide you with all the basic ad...

Netball skills: defending a shot and rebounds

In this video, we will show you the correct technique for defending a shot and rebounds. Want to shoot like England Goal Shooter Joanne Harten? Pass l...

Norma plummer's netball drills -- defence

Norma Plummer, one of the world's best netball coaches gives tips on defensive skills and how you can't smoke if you're serious about your sport. Make...

Netball australia - one on one shadowing, the interception, recovery and hands over the ball.

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Netball game: goal defence position guide

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Quintic netball - game skills defending - follow the leader

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Developing evasive attacking skills to beat the defender with pace and angles!

Develop your player's attacking capabilities, to successfully get free from the defender and maintain possession.

Developing decisive defensive skills to dominant the opposition

Develop your player's basic defensive skills in order to turnover the ball or force attacking errors.

Defensive Movement to Successfully Secure Possession

Develop your player's defensive movement, in order to intercept the ball or force errors to secure the win.

Clean Intercepting

Get your defenders reading the situation, reacting to the ball and performing clean interceptions to regain possession

2 on 1 Defence of a Centre Pass

It�s a common cliche, but you�re most vulnerable after you have just scored. Make sure your defence from the centre pass is strong with your players w...

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 inter...

Attacking Principle: Fast, accurate footwork to outwit the defence!

Encourage concise, decisive movement from your attackers to create space and maintain possession. Outwit the defenders and take your games by storm.

Developing effective team cohesion to maximise match success

Get your team working together in order to get the ball flowing through court and turning more over ball.

Defending Principle: Building a cohesive defensive unit screen

Regardless of the skills of your defenders, without team cohesion, you'll be sure to ship goals. Create a cohesive defensive unit with this defending ...

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.

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