Netball: how to stop bunching

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How do I stop my 8 year olds from bunching?

How can I teach my 8 year olds to spread out when bringing the ball down the court?

Sara Hawkins Coach, Australia

How to teach juniors to play corridors, at training and in games?

How do I teach junior players how to play corridors

Lesley Mcintyre Coach, Australia

Drills for young players to avoid bunching

How can I stop my eight year olds from bunching?

Shelley Banks Coach, New Zealand

How do I teach our team to hold position on court?

I am in my second year of coaching my daughters team made up of 12 and 13 year old girls, though I've never played Netball myself. I have learnt much through this site and have used many drills posted here to help improve their overall play, so first of all, thanks to everyone who has contributed with drills, and the Q&A sections. The team has come on in leaps and bounds, from losing every game but one in the two years previous, to making the finals last year. But the one thing that really stands out in their game play at the moment is the tendency to chase the ball, thereby bunching up and leaving no one free to pass to. Playing positions is something that I've read other coaches talk about, though I don't really understand what it means. Do I need to divide the court up from starting positions and teach the girls to try and stay in their area? If so, how do I divide the court up? Do I stop the girls during half-court practice every time they leave their area?I touched on holding positions last training session and during our last game, and said something along the lines that although they need to be available on court for intercepts and passes, they also need to trust in their team mates to cover their own given area to get the ball, but I don't really know I'm on the right track. I would really appreciate any help in this area. I don't know how to go about this at all.

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Bunching on court - drills to stop it

How do you stop 10 year olds bunching on court? They all wanting the ball!

Archived User Coach

6yr old girls bunching on court

HELP! How do I stop my 6yr old girls from bunching on the court? They are like bees to the honey.

Melissa Coach, New Zealand

How do I stop 13yr olds from bunching on court?

I am finding our girls are lost on court. Some players are playing harder to make up for girls not being where they should be.

Ange B Coach, New Zealand

How can I stop 13yr olds bunching on court?

I am finding the girls are lost on court. Some moving more around court to compensate for others. Should I teach them lines?

Ange B Coach, New Zealand

How do I stop players from bunching up

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

Louise Attard Coach, Australia

How to stop children bunching together

How to stop children bunching together when passing down the court

Nicky Dabrowska Coach, England

How to stop children bunching ...

How to stop children bunching together when passing down the court

Nicky Dabrowska Coach, England

How do I stop players from bun...

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

Louise Attard Coach, Australia

Effective ways to stop my Year...

Good drills/explanations for younger players to stop bunching, and spread out/get free.Thanks :-)

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How do I stop my 8 year olds f...

How can I teach my 8 year olds to spread out when bringing the ball down the court?

Sara Hawkins Coach, Australia

Drills for young players to av...

How can I stop my eight year olds from bunching?

Shelley Banks Coach, New Zealand

How do I stop 13yr olds from b...

I am finding our girls are lost on court. Some players are playing harder to make up for girls not being where they should be.

Ange B Coach, New Zealand

Bunching on Court | Sportplan

Hi there, I'm coaching for the 1st time this year - a group of year sevens. During practice I keep reminding them to move to the open spaces and not to bunch up. However they don't seem to grasp this. I have blown the whistle mid game and they have to freeze and then we take a good look at our positioning then they move into an open space they could use. They are a very talented team. Is there any drill/strategy I can use in order to stop them all running towards the ball together. They are keen for sure. Thanks. Trish

Trish Goulter Coach, New Zealand

How to teach juniors to play c...

How do I teach junior players how to play corridors

Lesley Mcintyre Coach, Australia

The girls all huddle up - teac...

My girls all huddle up rather than spread out. It is so frustrating. HOw do you teach them to spread out for the ball and keep in their side of the court. Any drills you can direct me to? It is also about getting free. They to lob passes rather than flat passes.

Archived User Coach

What is a good drill for movin...

My kids are 12 and they do not know how to move this always slows them down what do i do in training to get them to move?

Sheena Coach, New Zealand

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