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Timing the V Cut Movement - Ne...

Coach starts the drill by passing the first ball. First 2 players drive in opposite angles and the coach passes ball to player 1. Player 2 then changes direction and drives onto the second ball The second players now passes the ball to one of the 2 players driving from opposite direction.

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Additional defence Group pract...

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 the team in the area with the ball is to complete as many sets of 5 passes as possible. Every time they complete 5 passes another defender from outside the area is allowed in to try and intercept the ball. Once all of the defending players have entered the playing area, or after an interception has been made, the teams change over and try to beat the first teams score.

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Receiving under pressure Getti...

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 receives the ball she feeds it back to the feeder that did not pass the ball to her.

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Street Ball Group practices - ...

Split your players into 2 equal team (1 team in bibs) and use the whole court. <hr /> Rules of Street Ball: <ul type=&quot;&quot;circle&quot;&quot;> All players can go anywhere (no positional restrictions)<br /><br /> Players score a point by touching the ball down on the opponents goal line (court backline)<br /><br /> First team to score 10 points wins<br /><br /> Netball rules apply - no moving with the ball, defenders must be 1 metre away and no holding of the ball longer than 3 seconds

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Rugby Netball Warm Up - Rugby ...

Break your players into two teams. One team goes to attack, and one to defence. There is no kicking in this game. Normal laws of rugby do not apply e.g. the ball can be passed in any direction. The ball is passed from player to player, but once the ball is caught - the ball carrier must stop moving. They can move only to pass the ball to another player. The defenders can close down attackers, working to remove attacking options. Defenders can intercept the ball, but must leave the ball carrier alone once the ball is cause. They can apply pressure on the pass, similar to the pressure that a bastleball player might apply (but consider using this as a progression). Tries can be scored by attackers who catch the ball inside the oppositions in goal area. Dropped balls result in a turn over.

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Piece of Cake Defence - Netbal...

Every player is involved in this defensive exercise. The first player in the center passes to an outside player. After passing the ball the passing player drives forward and defends the player who has just received the pass. Once the defender is in place the player to the right of the player who has received the ball should sprint into the center and look to receive a pass (bounce, chest or high) from the outside player. Once the player in the center has the ball the drill can begin again.

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under pressure and score Getti...

i 4s 1 ball. 2 feeders with the ball. GS and GK in the circle GS has to get free to receive the ball and if she feels she is in a shooting position she can take the shot or she feeds the ball back to the other feeder.(the one that did not pass the original ball).

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Sharp driving Attack - Netball...

Set up: 2 post players, 2 balls, 4 cones set up in a square, 1/3 space.Workers line up behind a cone and drive straight out to first cone to recieve a sraight pass from passer.The worker then straight drives across to side cone, recieves a pass from other passer. Drives forward to front cone and receives diagonal pass from the first passer.Worker then drives sideways to the final cone to recieve a pass from the opposite passer. Worker drives midway between the front cones and recieves a pop pass.The worker then returns to the liine they came from and next worker drives out.

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Getting Your Distance Fundamen...

When moving to the legal distance defenders use a strong stride to jump back or a few quick steps to get 3ft away from the ball carrierEnsure you get your distance before putting your arms over the ball - if you do not you will get called for obstruction, arms before distanceKeep your weight balanced over your legs, with your hips, knees and ankles bentYou can follow the ball with your arms to put pressure on the pass

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The Star Passing - Netball Dri...

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 are static during the practice), the fourth point in made up of a queue of players in pairs. The first pair start. Players 1 passes the ball out to player A and follows their pass, running around them. Player 2 runs staright forward and receives the pass from player A in the centre of the star. Player 2 then passes out to player B and follows their pass running around them. Meanwhile player 1 has run back into the centre to recieve from player B. Player 1 then passes it out to player C and follows their pass around them. Player 2 runs in to receive the pass from player C in the centre Player 2 then passes the ball out to player 1 and player 1 passes it to the next pair. They both then join the back of the line. Rotate the static players as and when.

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Delivering ball to shooters Sh...

Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shootersSet up: Half court, two balls, 5+ players1 player standing on base line, another player with the ball standing around the third line. Description:Note: The video shows the drill being played out with 2 groups of players, you could just focus on one group i.e. 1 line, 1 V driver. The description is based on one group. Player on base line near shooting post, V drives towards court edge and receives a pass from the player in the line with the ball. Player who passes the ball drives directly to the circle edge in a straight line and receives a pass from the player who has driven out on the V. Player who had initially drove out now drives into a position under the hoop to receive a pass from their player and put a shot up.

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Defence 3 over the line Centre...

The WD and GD will set up close to the lineAs soon as the whistle goes they will jump over the line and set up a defensive zone with the CThis means the defensive players will mark the space, forcing the attackers out of the centre channel, rather than individually man-to-manYour WA and GA can also come into the centre third to flood the area to increase pressure

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Attack the Top of the D Footwo...

The winger players passes the ball into the centre and then runs to the first blue cone<br /><br /> The winger then cuts inside and receives the ball back at the top of the D<br /><br /> As the winger receives the return pass the player in the D cuts outside and in to receive the ball, before taking a shot.

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Working on a 2 vs 1 within the...

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 shooter can offload to either feeder. If the shooter cannot get free within 3 seconds OR the attacker is holding the side of the free feeder - the ball can swing to the free feeder. The ball can only be swung once, at which point it must be passed to the shooter. The shooter must still try to get free each time for the first feed. Once the shooter has receieved the ball they can put up a shot.

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Killer Shooting Shooting - Net...

The aim of the game is to score a goal before the person in front of you does to get them out. The final player left in the line wins. The first player takes a shot from the top edge of the D if that shot goes in they pass the ball to the third player and join the back of the line. If they miss they must collect their ball and keep shooting. The 2nd player however can start as soon as player 1 has taken their first shot. If player 2 gets a shot in before player 1 player 1 is out and must stand behind the red cone. Player 1 passes the ball to the next player and then they can start.<br />Player 2 passes their ball to player four and joins the back of the line. As soon as player 3 has had their first shot player 4 can start. The game continues until there is only one player left.

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MAD- Make A Decision. 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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Netball rules - 1v1 Progressio...

Have 2 equal teams and 2 goals in a 23 m area. Players play a 7v7 game with the following rule: When a player is in possession they are not allowed to run with the ball - they can only pivot on the spot while looking for a pass. Players have to move into space to create options for a team-mate on the ball so they can look to receive the ball. The defending team can only intercept and put pressure on the player in possession of the ball (no closer then 2 metres).

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Intercept With Defence Interce...

Set up GS and GK in the shooting circle. Two midcourt players start with the ball in the centre third towards the transverse line. One player in the centre of the court (C), one on the side (WA). Put a bib on a player to be the floating defender. Ball starts with the player in the center and is passed square to the other midcourt player who passes straight back.Floating defender to put pressure on these passes- hands over the ball.The WA player on the side then drives as if heading to the pocket, in the same channel. C player passes a long ball to the pocket for the WA. GK comes out of the circle hunting for that long ball to the WA ensuring the timing is right.If GK is successful, they then pass back to the C and drive up the court. Floating defender to defend the GK player coming up the court and trying to get the next ball. GK player will need to dodge or front cut in order to get free for the pass from the C player.

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Chest Pass Fundamentals - Netb...

Spread your hands around the ball in a 'W' shaped position Bring the ball to your chest with your arms close to your bodyStep forward with either leg, usually your most dominant, and push through with the ball transferring your body weight forwardAim for your partners chest

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Diamond getting free 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 free from defender and receive a pass from F at the cones of the diamond. Defender has to prevent A from moving, restricting her space. Work for 2-4 minutes with A moving to as many different cones as possible to receive a pass from F. Swap roles.

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Cutting the Angle Defence - Ne...

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 feeder and stand approximately 2-3 meters in front of the conesOne player will be the attacker and will start centrally behind the cones and the other player will be the defender and will start centrally in front of the cones The attacker will move between the cones running out wide and forwar to the cones closer to the feeder The feeder can only feed the ball when the attacker is at either front cone The defender must try to intercept the ball The defener must get 4 successful interceptions (2 each side) before they can switch out

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Dictating a Centre Pass Defenc...

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 line and one in front. The attackers aim is to come over the line to receive a Centre pass, inbetween the inside cones.If the attacker receives the ball:In between the middle cones: 1pt to the attackerIn between the outside cones: 1pt to the defendersKeep score out of 6 attempts.The defenders need to be aware of each other and work to restrict the movements of the attacker.

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Numbers Game Warm ups - Netbal...

When the teacher calls out a series of players' numbers they should run onto the court. The players' whose numbers have just been called then play using normal netball rules until a goal is scored.

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hi i jut started playing GK for a local netball team?

hi i jut started playing GK for a local netball team and i am struggling abit, im not sure on what i can and cant do, ie jumping and waving my arms etc plz help

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doe's anyone now any good getting free tips?

hi guys, im jada i just made it into a rep team but i want to get even better with my movement in the circle, i'am a goal shooter and i'm really tall 5, 10 to be exact i'm also only twelve years old but i want to be unstoppable as a shooter because i hate being second. so could you please help me on anything to do with getting free like dodging or something just some sneaky tricks?? thanks guys regards jada

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How can we convert more turnovers as a team?

How do I coach my team to successfully convert turnovers? What are your favourite drills / pieces of advice?

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defender needing help xx

how can i get in front of the attacker better from starting off on their centre.

nicola Coach, Wales

netball basic skill drills

explain fully shooting drills

Hope Setlhoka Coach, United Kingdom

hi i jut started playing GK fo...

hi i jut started playing GK for a local netball team and i am struggling abit, im not sure on what i can and cant do, ie jumping and waving my arms etc plz help

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How can we convert more turnov...

How do I coach my team to successfully convert turnovers? What are your favourite drills / pieces of advice?

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playing a team with very good ...

How does a team defend against opposition that pass into space extremely well. I teach my girls to stay in front of player as a defender but their passing is extremely on point and very difficult to intercept. Can you give me some suggestions.

sadie brown Coach, Australia

How would you advise your team...

i would like to know how i can advise my team to effectively handle taller opponents if them are short.

Bwalya Andrew Coach, Zambia

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