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Boxing Out

category: Defence

Netball Boxing Out Defence *AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Shooters to take shots at goal and deliberately miss to cause a rebound situation. Initially have t...

Wing Defence

category: Roles-responsibilities

Netball Wing Defence Roles & responsibilities Where can they go? The wing defence can move in the defensive and centre third but is not allowed to en...

Shadowing

category: Defence

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...

Goal Defence

category: Roles-responsibilities

Netball Goal Defence Roles & responsibilities Where can they go? The goal defence can move any where in the circle defensive and middle third. positi...

1 V 1 - Actual Defending

category: Interception

Two feeders stand in middle of the court, either side of the center circle.

The attacking player passes the ball out to the feeder and then ...

1 V 2 Guarding Ball Side

category: Defence

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 Centre Pass

category: Getting-free

Set up a 3m x 3m area, with an attacker and a defender inside. A feeder stands outside the area and starts with the ball. You can set this up in th...

1 Vs 1 Defending In The Circle

category: Defence

Slowly the two attackers pass the ball back and forth down the court towards the circle. The defender must move to the ball side of the player insi...

1 Vs 1 Movement - Progression

category: Getting-free

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

category: Getting-free

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 With Ball Transfer

category: Defence

Player 4 marks player 3 while aiming to intercept the pass between the two blue players (feeders).

If Player 4 makes their move too soon the...

1-2 Taking On Two Defenders

category: Attack

One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender.
First A then moves, taking on the ...

1-2 Taking On Two Defenders

category: Footwork

One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender.
First A then moves, taking on the ...

1-2 Taking On Two Defenders

category: Getting-free

One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender.
First A then moves, taking on the ...

10 Passes Before Shooting

category: Shooting

The three attackers start at the transverse line and must make five passes before passing to shooters.

A further five passes must be made be...

10 Passes To Score

category: Group-practices

1 team starts with the ball and tries and make 10 consecutive passes. The other team can send 1 or 2 players across to try and win the ball for the...

10 Passes To Score

category: Small-games

1 team starts with the ball and tries and make 10 consecutive passes. The other team can send 1 or 2 players across to try and win the ball for the...

2 Vs 1 Centre Pass

category: Getting-free

Set up a 3m x 3m area, with an Attacker and a Defender inside. A Feeder stands outside the area and starts with the ball. A second Defender is pos...

2 Vs 1 In The Circle

category: Zone-defence

The 2 defenders inside the circle must ensure one of them is always marking the attacker inside the circle.

While one player marks the defen...

2 Vs 1 Passing

category: Getting-free

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...

2 Vs 2

category: Small-games

The 2 defenders are only allowed in the Circle.

Attackers can move in and out of the circle as they wish but can only have one player at a t...

2 Vs. 2 - Pass And Move

category: Getting-free

Players take it in turns to run through the defender's areas as pairs. The player without the ball leads into the space. Working together they shou...

3 Across

category: Attack

Using the width of a third create 3 lines either side of the third (a minimum of 12 players is required for this drill to be ef...

3 Across

category: Group-practices

Using the width of a third create 3 lines either side of the third (a minimum of 12 players is required for this drill to be ef...

3 Feet Marking

category: Defence

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Set up in pairs
1 partner (A) has the ball.
Partner A faces away from partner B.
A Passes...

3 Feet Marking

category: Fundamentals

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Set up in pairs
1 partner (A) has the ball.
Partner A faces away from partner B.
A Passes...

3 Vs 3 Backline Pass To Centre Third

category: Attack

Dividing the court in half lengthways and widthways, players are aiming to get the ball from a backline throw into the centre third.

Simple 3...

3 Vs 3 Backline Pass To Centre Third

category: Footwork

Dividing the court in half lengthways and widthways, players are aiming to get the ball from a backline throw into the centre third.

Simple 3...

4 Corner Cut Back

category: 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 ag...

4 Corner Drill

category: 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...

4 Vs 2 Decision Making

category: 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 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...

Additional Defence

category: 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...

Additional Defence

category: Group-practices

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...

All Intercepts For Wd/Gd

category: Interception

Feeder on the centre circle, 2 attackers on the third line (~5m apart) with the defender stood behind in between them.

2 feeders positioned o...

Arms Up Defence

category: Ball-skills

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Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of players in partners.

Feeder sends ball into open...

Arms Up Defence

category: Decision-making

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Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of players in partners.

Feeder sends ball into open...

Arms Up Defence

category: Defence

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Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of players in partners.

Feeder sends ball into open...

Arms Up Defence

category: Footwork

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Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of players in partners.

Feeder sends ball into open...

Around The 3Ft Mark

category: Passing

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...

Attackers Providing Options Around The Circle

category: Attack

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...

Attackers Providing Options Around The Circle

category: Footwork

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...

Attacking Centre Pass

category: Attack

GA and WA start on the line squeezing their defenders into the middle.

This opens up space to run into

Has to be two options ther...

Attacking Centre Pass

category: Footwork

GA and WA start on the line squeezing their defenders into the middle.

This opens up space to run into

Has to be two options ther...

Ball Skills Mini Guantlet

category: Small-games

3 Feeders, 3 defenders, 1 attacker, 1 ball. Attacker has to work her way through the defenders passing and receiving the ball from the fe...

Beat The Defender

category: Attack

Set up: A wall, one third space, one ball, 4+ cones, 2 players.

4 cones are set up in a zig zag formation down the length of a third s...

Beat The Defender

category: Decision-making

Set up: A wall, one third space, one ball, 4+ cones, 2 players.

4 cones are set up in a zig zag formation down the length of a third s...

Beat The Defender

category: Defence

Set up: A wall, one third space, one ball, 4+ cones, 2 players.

4 cones are set up in a zig zag formation down the length of a third s...

Beat The Defender

category: Movement

Set up: A wall, one third space, one ball, 4+ cones, 2 players.

4 cones are set up in a zig zag formation down the length of a third s...

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...

Cat And Mouse

category: Warm-ups

1 player is a cat
1 player is a mouse
The other players lie (or stand) in lines (can have 2-4 groups depending on numbers)&nbs...

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...

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...

Centre Pass Practice

category: Decision-making

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 ...

Change Of Direction

category: Movement

The queueing players must sprint and change direction before receiving the ball from the feeder.

Once they've received the pass the ball is ...

Changing Direction

category: Getting-free

4 cones are placed as shown in diagram.
Red player 1 runs to any cone, changes direction and receives ball from White player 1 back in the centre. ...

Channels To Feed The Circle

category: Movement

Set up: Shooting circle, 4-7 players, 1 ball, cones.

Divide three channels across the court (you can refer to these as ...

Choosing Sides - 5 Players

category: Attack

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns.

Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the...

Choosing Sides - 5 Players

category: Decision-making

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns.

Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the...

Choosing Sides - 5 Players

category: Footwork

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns.

Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the...

Circle Edge Drive

category: Getting-free

This drill enables players to begin to link the movement patterns up the court from the centre pass.

2 lines of players beginning in the cen...

Circle Edge Driving Drill

category: Attack

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4+ players set up on half court.
One stationary feeder to set up in front of the centre circl...

Circle Edge Set-Up

category: Set-Plays

WD will set up ball side on the circle edge
GD will set up away from the WD to give them space and to balance the court - they s...

Circle Shots

category: Shooting

Shooter sprints out to circle edge and, on return, receives a pass.
Shooter must balance, shoot, rebound then return ball to player 1. She conti...

Circle Shots

category: Small-games

Shooter sprints out to circle edge and, on return, receives a pass.
Shooter must balance, shoot, rebound then return ball to player 1. She conti...

Comparing Wa Vs Ga Centre Pass

category: Getting-free

Using one side of a court set up two centre pass scenarios with a feeder standing in the middle of the half court. At one end have an Attacker star...

Cones - Run/Balance/Shoot

category: Movement

One player, the feeder, starts on the edge of the circle. The other player, the worker (number 1 in the diagram) runs around one of the cones set o...

Cones - Run/Balance/Shoot

category: Shooting

One player, the feeder, starts on the edge of the circle. The other player, the worker (number 1 in the diagram) runs around one of the cones set o...

Continuous Split Lead

category: Passing

This is a split lead drill, run continuously.

Set up two lines of players at each end of a third. Play will be started by the coach who will ...

Corner Ball - Pass And Drive

category: Group-practices

Players will recieve the ball from their left to start with.

The first players in line A and B start with the ball.

Corner Ball - Pass And Drive

category: Movement

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 ot...

Courtline Passing

category: Group-practices

Side/backline throw in

Place 6 different coloured cones in different places on the side and back lines to signal start position of the throw ...

Cover Defence: Ball And Hole Game

category: Group-practices

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

category: Interception

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....

Criss-Cross Pass - Land On Outside Foot

category: Footwork

Split your players into 4s or more with 2 balls. Both blue players start with a ball.

The blue players both throw the ball to the Red ...

Criss-Cross Pass - Land On Outside Foot

category: Passing

Split your players into 4s or more with 2 balls. Both blue players start with a ball.

The blue players both throw the ball to the Red ...

Crossing The Line

category: Getting-free

Get into 4's with 1 ball
Set out a straight line with cones
2 players will be feeder - one either side of the line...

Cutting The Angle

category: Defence

Get into 3's with one ball
Set up 4 cones approximately 4-5 meters wide and 2-3 meters high
One player will be the...

Defence 3 Over The Line

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

The WD and GD will set up close to the line
As soon as the whistle goes they will jump over the line and set up a defensive zone with ...

Intercepting Triangle Passes

category: Interception

Defender (green 1) attapts to intercept ball passed between 3 static players.

Important that 3 players are not to far away from each other.<...

Defence Standard Set-Up

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

The WD and GD will set up on the inside of their player - this will automatically force the attackers outwards towards the sidelines
T...

Defend As A Pair

category: Zone-defence

The two defenders are covering the space inside the circle - and a bit like piggy in the middle they are trying to win back the ball.

As one...

Defend The Corridor

category: Defence

This drill is for a defender to practice intercepting and dictating play.

Use 4 feeders to make a space like a wide corridor for the attacke...

Defend The Lane

category: Defence

This drill is for a defender to practice intercepting and dictating play.

Use 4 feeders to make a space like a wide corridor for the attacker...

Defender In The Middle

category: Interception

Players work in groups of 4, with 3 attackers forming a triangle, standing 1.5 meters apart and one defender stood in the middle.

The ball ...

Defenders Dictating Play

category: Defence

Create a narrow channel for 2 attackers and 2 defenders to work in, from the centre circle to the end of court.

Have a feeder on each side of...

Defending The Overlap

category: Passing

Have 2 defenders, who take it in turns to mark a play.

If the defender is drawn to A1s run then A2 can pass back to the next person in the A1...

Defensive Body Position

category: Defence

Get into 3's with one ball
Set up two cones approximately 4-5 meters apart
One player will be the feeder and stand...

Defensive Square

category: Defence

Get into 4's with 1 ball
Using cones create a '+' to split your area into 4 boxes
2 players will be feeder - one either ...

Defensive Triangle Set-Up

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

The GD and WD will set up on their outside of the opponent and force them inwards towards the centre of the court
The C will drop back...

Definite Drive

category: Getting-free

In one third of the court split your players into groups of 9 with one ball.

Coach starts the practice.

Each player at the front of ...

Delivering Ball To Shooters

category: Attack

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Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shooters

Set up:

Half court, two balls, 5+ p...

Delivering Ball To Shooters

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

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Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shooters

Set up:

Half court, two balls, 5+ p...

Delivering Ball To Shooters

category: Shooting

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Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shooters

Set up:

Half court, two balls, 5+ p...

Diagonal Cut To Lead

category: Getting-free

In turn the worker feeds the ball to the feeder and then drives to the spot.
The worker then changes direction and drives on to the ...

Diamond Driving

category: Attack

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Set Up:

Two balls, four cones, 4-6 players.
Cones set up as a diamond, the two...

Diamond Getting Free

category: 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...

Diamond Getting Free

category: Getting-free

Feeder starts with the ball outside of the diamond, 2m from the edge. Attacker and Defender start in the square.
Attacker has to get...

Diamond Getting Free

category: 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...

Dictating A Centre Pass

category: Defence

Set up 3 cones along a transverse line, one in the middle, one at the edge of court and one in between these.

Have one defender behind the li...

Dictating The Attacker Away From The Circle

category: Defence

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

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

Fe...

Dodge/Shoot/Rebound

category: Rebounding

Blue player 1 dodges to receive from blue 2. The player inside the circle then returns the pass and dodges again.

Before being allowed to ma...

Dodge/Shoot/Rebound

category: Shooting

Blue player 1 dodges to receive from blue 2. The player inside the circle then returns the pass and dodges again.

Before being allowed to ma...

Dodging

category: Getting-free

Split players into 4s inside a coned area. The attackers (white) start with the ball on the outside of the playing area.

To begin with Whit...

Dodging In 4S

category: Getting-free

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...

Double Truck And Trailer

category: Attack

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Set up:

Four corners of about 2-3 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls.

Balls start in opposing corners. ...

Double Truck And Trailer

category: Extras

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Set up:

Four corners of about 2-3 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls.

Balls start in opposing corners. ...

Double Truck And Trailer

category: Movement

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Set up:

Four corners of about 2-3 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls.

Balls start in opposing corners. ...

Double Truck And Trailer

category: Small-games

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Set up:

Four corners of about 2-3 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls.

Balls start in opposing corners. ...

Down The Court With Defenders.

category: Decision-making

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 ...

End Zone Game

category: Interception

Using cones create two end-zones either side of the middle 3rd on the court and divide your players into 2 equal teams.

One player starts wi...

End Zone Game

category: Small-games

End zone ball, with 2 designated goalies/defenders.

There's no ring in game, instead players have to pass the ball to their GA who is stood i...

Engaging The Front Defender

category: Defence

Get into 4s with one ball

Mark out a coned square, approximately 3x3m

One p...

Feeders Adjacent

category: Getting-free

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

category: Shooting

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...

Follow Your Player

category: Defence

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...

Follow Your Shot

category: Rebounding

White player 1 throws to Blue player 1, then runs quickly into circle and receives ball back.
White player 1 then shoot...

Follow Your Shot

category: Shooting

White player 1 throws to Blue player 1, then runs quickly into circle and receives ball back.
White player 1 then shoot...

Four Corners

category: Warm-ups

5 vs 5 or 7 vs 7 depending on numbers

Set up 4 boxes as shown in the diagram, ~3m x 3m each.

The Attackers start with the ball in one o...

Fox & Geese

category: Warm-ups

Players 1, 2 and 3 all hold the hips of the player in front of them. The defender (Green Player) tries to tag the back of one of the other nominat...

Free On Circle Edge In To Circle

category: Getting-free

Set up a small triangle of cones on the circle edge, to one side. A defender stands in this area.

Have 2 attackers (A1, A2) positioned as sh...

Free On The Circle Edge

category: Getting-free

Set up a small triangle of cones on the circle edge, to one side. A defender stands in this area.

Have 2 attackers (A1, A2) positioned as sho...

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...

From Behind The Post

category: Attack

Thh Attackers start from behind the post to try and get free to receive the ball and shoot.

Alternate the side the ball is fed from

From Behind The Post

category: Footwork

Thh Attackers start from behind the post to try and get free to receive the ball and shoot.

Alternate the side the ball is fed from

Front Marking With Ball Transfer

category: Defence

3 Feeders attempt to pass the ball to a static player A (varying the type of passes). The defender adjusts positiong to intercept ...

Ga Receive

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

The WA and GA will start in a staggered position, with one player (GA in this example) on the line and the other (WA) positioned off the line<...

Get Away!

category: Getting-free

Split your players into 3s and select 2 lines on the court (ideally getting players to work within a third of the court each).

On the whist...

Getting Free For A Centre Pass

category: Attack

The purpose of this drill is to encourage Attackers to get into a position near to the transverse line when receiving a Centre pass.

Set up 6...

Getting Free For A Centre Pass

category: Footwork

The purpose of this drill is to encourage Attackers to get into a position near to the transverse line when receiving a Centre pass.

Set up 6...

Getting Free

category: Getting-free

The attacker has to try and get free and receive the ball by any of the 4 corner cones on the floor.

Once they've achieved this the attacker...

Getting Your Distance

category: Fundamentals

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When moving to the legal distance defenders use a strong stride to jump b...

Gk Dancing

category: Defence

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

category: Interception

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 Interceptions

category: Defence

Inside the shooting circle set up a smaller semicircle with cones, dividing the the semicircle into an inner and outer section of roughly the same ...

Gladiators

category: Defence

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...

Gladiators

category: Group-practices

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...

Holding Shooter

category: Fundamentals

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Form an upright 'T' position against your defender to hold your back space
You can...

Holding Space

category: Getting-free

Players work in 4s, with 1 ball.

GS and GK work in the middle with a feeder either side.

The GS in the middle positions herself on th...

In Front And Behind

category: Group-practices

Using one third, set up 4 feeders along the third line and split the third in half using cones
Create two lines - one line of attacker...

In Front And Behind

category: Group-practices

Using one third, set up 4 feeders along the third line and split the third in half using cones
Create two lines - one line of attacker...

In Front And Behind

category: Group-practices

Using one third, set up 4 feeders along the third line and split the third in half using cones
Create two lines - one line of attacker...

Intercept - Strike Like A Ninja

category: Interception

Two players are passing the ball between them in a consistent rhythm.

The defender stands behind one of the attackers and has to try and tim...

Intercept And Covering Defence

category: Interception

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...

Intercept And Recover For A Gk

category: Interception

Around the circle to make intercepts relevant for a GK.

Feeder 3-4m from the top of the circle, other 2 feeders in line with the top of the c...

Intercept And Recover For Wd/Gd

category: Interception

Feeder on the centre circle, 2 attackers on the third line (~5m apart) with the defender stood behind in between them.

The feeder can pass to...

Intercept And Recover

category: Interception

A feeder and attacker start on a third line, about 5m apart. A defender starts off to the side and behind the attacker.

The feeder does a che...

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...

Intercept With Active Feeder

category: Interception

Have two feeders passing a ball back and forth about 5m apart.

Position two cones on either side of one feeder, making a gate. The defender...

Intercept With Defence

category: Interception

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Set up GS and GK in the shooting circle.
Two midcourt players start with the ball in the centre thi...

Intercepting - 5S

category: Interception

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 - Angles

category: Interception

Players 2 and 3 stand just in front of a line. White 1 stands in the middle but just behind the line, and is ready to move, on her toes. The feeder f...

Intercepting From Behind

category: Defence

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

category: Interception

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 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: Footwork

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...

Intercepting The Pass

category: Interception

Using a limited area of the court. i.e. a tennis service court or badminton court (about 3 metres wide). Worker 2 dodges to receive the ball betwe...

Intercepting The Pass

category: Interception

2 Feeders (Blue1 and Blue2) pass the ball to each other, attempting to pass a straight ball to White1. Green1 marks White1.
Increase the distance ...

Intercepting The Pass

category: Interception

White 1 is defending and must try to be first to the pass from the feeder (blue 1).

Blue 2, the attacker, is not allowed to step in front of...

Intercepting The Pass

category: Warm-ups

Using a limited area of the court. i.e. a tennis service court or badminton court (about 3 metres wide). Worker 2 dodges to receive the ball betwe...

Intercepting Triangle Passes

category: Interception

Defender (green 1) attapts to intercept ball passed between 3 static players.

Important that 3 players are not to far away from each other.<...

Interception Circle

category: Interception

Maximum of 8 players form the outside of a circle with 2 defenders inside and 1 ball.

Defenders have to work together to intercept the bal...

Interception Square

category: Interception

Working in 2 teams players must make passes across the square. When the ball reaches the other side it counts as a point. The teams work in opposit...

Interception Triangle - Progression

category: Interception

Get into 4's with 1 ball
3 players will create a triangle shape and will each be a feeder
One feeder will start wi...

Interception Triangle

category: Interception

Get into 4's with 1 ball
3 players will create a triangle shape and will each be a feeder
One feeder will start wi...

Interception Triangle

category: Interception

The defender (green 1) attempts to intercept the ball as it is passed between 3 static players.

It's important that the three attacking play...

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 ...

Keeping The Attacker Off The Circle Edge

category: Defence

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

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

Fe...

Landing Circle Edge

category: Getting-free

Two feeders will set up on the third line with a ball each (RED F)

In front of each feeder two attack...

Large Group Defence Circle

category: Defence

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6+ players set up in a circle with 1 ball and 2 defenders in the middle.
Players in the circle pass...

Large Group Defence Circle

category: Group-practices

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6+ players set up in a circle with 1 ball and 2 defenders in the middle.
Players in the circle pass...

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 ...

Ljll- Lean, Jump, Ladder, Late Hand.

category: Defence

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Set up in pairs
1 partner (A) has the ball.
Partner A faces away from partner B.
A Passes...

Lob Pass - Dodging

category: Passing

For this drill your players will need to get into groups of 4, with 1 ball between them. 2 players work inside the grid whilst the other 2 stand on...

Lose Your Marker

category: Getting-free

Set up 4 cones/throw down lines making a line with markers at the far left, 4m, 2m, 4m.

Partners work facing opposite each other, 1 attacker ...

Mad- Make A Decision With Defender

category: Decision-making

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Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One defender in the middle. One ...

Mad- Make A Decision.

category: Decision-making

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Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One ball.

Players are...

Mark And Rebound

category: Rebounding

One shooter from each side runs out and into the circle. X passes the ball to the free shooter who balances then shoots.

Defender should def...

Mark And Rebound

category: Shooting

One shooter from each side runs out and into the circle. X passes the ball to the free shooter who balances then shoots.

Defender should def...

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 Round Attacker

category: 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.

Moving The Ball

category: Decision-making

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 on...

Outside Roll

category: Getting-free

Blue player 2 starts with the ball and the other two players set up a few meters away, with the defender marking B1.

When everyone is ready:...

Overhead Pass And Hold

category: Getting-free

Split your players into groups of three, with one ball per group.

Player 2's job is to hold their space (screening) behind the defender (pla...

Overhead Pass And Hold

category: Passing

Split your players into groups of three, with one ball per group.

Player 2's job is to hold their space (screening) behind the defender (pla...

Overload Set-Up

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

The WA and GA will set up on the same side of the court
They should be in a staggered position, so one slightly in front of the other ...

Pass Across

category: Passing

W with ball may pass the ball to any of the feeders on the outside of the channel and move to receive the ball back. The player then throws to anot...

Pass And Cut- Shelley Special

category: Group-practices

Set up:

4 corners set up
2 feeders (static and with a ball each)

Two players work togeth...

Pass And Touch

category: Movement

Set up:

One ball, two lines opposite each other.

Long pass delivered to opposite line, passer then to imm...

Pass For Points

category: Attack

Split your players into 2 teams of 5. Teams play inside the coned area.

The first team to complete 10 consecutive passes scores a point.

...

Pass For Points

category: Footwork

Split your players into 2 teams of 5. Teams play inside the coned area.

The first team to complete 10 consecutive passes scores a point.

...

Pass, Get And Takeoff

category: Ball-skills

Pass and Get

Set up: 5+ players, 1 ball, 1/3 space

Two lines of players (one behind each other) face a stationary feeder.

Front t...

Pass, Get And Takeoff

category: Getting-free

Pass and Get

Set up: 5+ players, 1 ball, 1/3 space

Two lines of players (one behind each other) face a stationary feeder.

Front t...

Pass, Get And Takeoff

category: Movement

Pass and Get

Set up: 5+ players, 1 ball, 1/3 space

Two lines of players (one behind each other) face a stationary feeder.

Front t...

Pass, Get And Takeoff

category: Small-games

Pass and Get

Set up: 5+ players, 1 ball, 1/3 space

Two lines of players (one behind each other) face a stationary feeder.

Front t...

Passing And Cutting Through Court

category: Group-practices

Set up:
2 balls
4 corners in partners

Partners drive out together. One to receive a pass (attacker A) from feeder in opposite line...

Passing Around A 3Ft Mark

category: Passing

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...

Passing Diagonally Then Straight - Overhead And Chest Pass

category: Group-practices

Have two lines of players both stood behind a cone on the edge of the first third.

The red player starts with the ball. The blue player spr...

Passing Diagonally Then Straight - Overhead And Chest Pass

category: Passing

Have two lines of players both stood behind a cone on the edge of the first third.

The red player starts with the ball. The blue player spr...

Pick The Right Option

category: Attack

In this exercise you have two feeders and then three attackers against two defenders.

The first feeder (player x) starts the drill with a pa...

Pick The Right Option

category: Footwork

In this exercise you have two feeders and then three attackers against two defenders.

The first feeder (player x) starts the drill with a pa...

Piece Of Cake

category: Defence

Every player is involved in this defensive exercise.

The first player in the center passes to an outside player.
After passin...

Popping Over

category: Shooting

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 ...

Prevent The Middle Pass

category: Defence

Players work in groups of 5 - 3 passing players on the outside of the triangle, one attacking player in the middle and one defender who is marki...

Providing Options Around The Circle

category: Attack

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...

Providing Options Around The Circle

category: Footwork

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...

Reaction Race And Pass

category: Decision-making

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...

Receive And Return - Defender

category: Shooting

There are five players on the outside of the circle, with three balls between them, two attacking players and one defender inside the circle.

...

Receive And Return Pass

category: Getting-free

Players work in groups of 3, with two players inside the grid and 1 outside with the ball.

The outside player (1) passes the ball inside to ...

Receiving Under Pressure

category: Getting-free

4 players 1 ball 2 feeders with the ball have to feed the ball to a Attacker that is tightly marked by a defender.

Each time the attacker re...

Restricted Zone Passing: Working On The 1St , 2Nd And 3Rd Stage Of Defence

category: 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

category: Group-practices

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...

Reverse Hand Control

category: DIY-Drills

Get into pairs with one ball
Stand approximately 2 meters apart
One player will be the worker and the other the feeder&n...

Reversing Roles - Conditioned Game

category: Small-games

A 6 v 6 game with 3 attackers and 3 defenders.

All attackers can shoot from anywhere in their circle.

After 2 goals have been scored...

Reward The Defence

category: Small-games

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...

Roll Dodge

category: Getting-free

For the first few run throughs blue 1 is a static defender.

White 1 steps across the defender with their right foot, pivoting on the left an...

Rotating And Turning Pass

category: Warm-ups

Players line up in 2 lines facing each other.

Blue player 1 throws to Blue player 3 who runs forwards to meet the pass.
Blue ...

Round And Intercept

category: Interception

Two players chest pass the ball to each other. Defender (Green1) starts at the side of the receiver and attempts to intercept the pass in front of blu...

Round The Feeder Defending

category: Interception

Have 2 Feeders (F1, F2) passing to each other about 5m apart.

The defender will start to the side and slightly behind F2. F1 will pass the ba...

Run And Pass - Two Options

category: Movement

The attackers need to sprint and change direction. 6 players stand Indian file. The player with the ball faces the line.

The first player l...

Run Out And Touch Cone - Conditioned Game

category: Small-games

After players have made a pass they must then run to any cone on the outside of the court and touch it before re-joining the game.

Depending...

Running The Gauntlet (No Ball)

category: Attack

In a designated area, using lines or cones, the white team must attempt to dodge past each defending player.

Defending players can only use ...

Running The Gauntlet (No Ball)

category: Footwork

In a designated area, using lines or cones, the white team must attempt to dodge past each defending player.

Defending players can only use ...

Running The Gauntlet (No Ball)

category: Getting-free

In a designated area, using lines or cones, the white team must attempt to dodge past each defending player.

Defending players can only use ...

Running The Gauntlet (With Ball)

category: Getting-free

To be played in groups of 8.

2 defenders stand in each section of the court.

2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ba...

Running The Gauntlet (With Ball)

category: Passing

To be played in groups of 8.

2 defenders stand in each section of the court.

2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ba...

Running The Gauntlet (With Ball)

category: Zone-defence

To be played in groups of 8.

2 defenders stand in each section of the court.

2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ba...

Screen Set-Up

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

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...

Screening Drill

category: Attack

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4 players.
1 feeder starts with the ball approximately on the 3rd line in shooting 3rd.
1 defende...

Screening Drill

category: Getting-free

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4 players.
1 feeder starts with the ball approximately on the 3rd line in shooting 3rd.
1 defende...

Shoot And Drive For The Rebound

category: Rebounding

Player 2 moves into the circle to receive a ball from blue player 1.

Blue 1 immediately moves in to take up the rebound position with the de...

Shoot And Drive For The Rebound

category: Shooting

Player 2 moves into the circle to receive a ball from blue player 1.

Blue 1 immediately moves in to take up the rebound position with the de...

Simple Run Through With Progressions

category: Attack

Set up: One ball, 5+ players.

Set up two lines of players facing each other with one passer in the middle.
Ball starts with fron...

Simple Run Through With Progressions

category: Defence

Set up: One ball, 5+ players.

Set up two lines of players facing each other with one passer in the middle.
Ball starts with fron...

Simple Run Through With Progressions

category: Movement

Set up: One ball, 5+ players.

Set up two lines of players facing each other with one passer in the middle.
Ball starts with fron...

Small Unit Possession

category: Warm-ups

Cone out a square, 5m x 5m, with 3 attacker's and 2 defenders inside.

The attackers are just keeping score of how many passes they can make.<...

Snake Bite Distraction

category: Defence

In this game you have two attackers who are passing the ball between them with one defender who stands behind the attacker. The defender is the wor...

Split Lead To Maintain Possession

category: Attack

Set up as shown in diagram.

Two attackers, one defender. Attackers drive in different directions and the feeder has to pass the ball to the a...

Split Lead To Maintain Possession

category: Footwork

Set up as shown in diagram.

Two attackers, one defender. Attackers drive in different directions and the feeder has to pass the ball to the a...

Sprint Dodge

category: Getting-free

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

category: Defence

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

category: Getting-free

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 ...

Stack Set-Up

category: Centre-Pass-Set-Plays

The WA and GA will start in a stacked position, so one player will be on the line (GA in this example) and the other player approximately 1-2 ...

Street Ball

category: Group-practices

Split your players into 2 equal team (1 team in bibs) and use the whole court.

Rules of Street Ball:

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...

Swing For Passes

category: Getting-free

Set up two squares side by side about 4 x 4m each.

Have a Feeder positioned at the top of each square, with an Attacker and a Defender in one...

Tag The Defender

category: Movement

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...

Tag Warm Up

category: Warm-ups

Create a box out of cones in the middle of one third.

3 attackers start in this area with the ball. 3 defenders are positioned around the box...

Taking On Two Defenders

category: Attack

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

category: Footwork

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

category: Movement

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...

Team Drill - Intercepting Game

category: Interception

Get your players into two teams of 4/5/6, one team wears bibs.

The aim of the game is to get as many clean intercpetions as possible within ...

The Bow

category: Movement

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Set up: Five cones set up as a square with one cone in the center, 1 ball, 4-6 players.

Tw...

The Star

category: Passing

This practice encourages concentration and awareness.

3 players (A, B and C) stand on the cones making the top three points of a star (they...

The Star

category: Passing

This practice encourages concentration and awareness.

3 players (A, B and C) stand on the cones making the top three points of a star (they...

The Three Musketeers

category: Group-practices

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

category: Passing

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...

Three Way Intercept

category: Interception

Set up:

3 lines are set up in triangle formation, one ball. 3 feeders at the front with a
defensive player behind.

Through Court Backup Options

category: Decision-making

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 trail...

Through Court Play With At Least Two Offers (With Defenders)

category: Group-practices

Starting on a backline, players move the ball through the court ending up with the shooter who puts a shot up.

Players should aim to pass the...

Time Your Drive!

category: Interception

The two blue players pass the ball between themselves quickly and accurately. Meanwhile the white players stands in the middle, watching the ball p...

Timing The Interception

category: Interception

Get into a group of 4 with one ball
Two players will be feeders and will stand approxiamtely 4-5 meters apart
One player will ...

Triangle 2 Vs 2

category: 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 on...

Triangle For Getting Free

category: Getting-free

Set up a triangle of attackers (3m apart) with a defender in the middle of them.

The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, ...

Triangle Offering- Pass And Drive

category: Movement

Divide your group into three equal groups.

Play starts with the ball at the bottom end of the triangle, while the two players at the oth...

Triangle Offering- Pass And Drive Progression

category: Movement

Divide your group into three equal groups and add two defenders inside the triangle. The three attackers attempt to keep the ball between them, dri...

Triangle Pass 2

category: Movement

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...

Try To Intercept

category: Interception

Players work in groups of 4.

The feeder stands with the ball in front of the 3 other players. The two receiving players stand 5 meters away ...

Using The Overload

category: 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 ...

Virtual Defending

category: Interception

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...

Wa And Ga Coordinating Centre Pass

category: Attack

Set up a big square 9m x 9m, split into four 3m x 3m squares. It can be put into the context of court by positioning it just inside the shooting th...

Wa And Ga Coordinating Centre Pass

category: Footwork

Set up a big square 9m x 9m, split into four 3m x 3m squares. It can be put into the context of court by positioning it just inside the shooting th...