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Anywheres

The feeder can pass the ball anywhere. The worker must move at speed to retrieve the ball and return it to the feeder. Work like this for 10 passes and then swap player roles.

Warm ups

Catching on the Move

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 right runs to the free corner to receive the ball from the Player at the top left. The player at the bottom left runs to the now free corner to receive the ball. In this way players move around the square anticlockwise. Once they have made it back to their starting position, reverse the direction.

Ball skills

Chest pass on the move

Players work in pairs with 1 ball. The feeder stands static and feeds the ball to the worker. The worker runs towards the feeder to receive the ball and then passes it straight back. They then run away from the feeder before turning and running back for the next pass.

Passing

Criss-Cross Pass - Land on outside foot

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 players who in turn return the ball. After returning the ball the red players swap places. Repeat once more. Time the cross-over moves so that players receive on the move.

Footwork

Give and Go in pairs

Players work in groups of 4, with two feeders, two balls and two workers. The workers receive the ball from the feeder opposite them and return the pass They then accelerate quickly to receive from the other feeder Drill should be continuous.

Passing

Give and Go in the square

Players stand on a corner of the square to begin with, one player has the ball in hand. The player with the ball passes the ball anti-clockwise to the player on the next cone nearest them They then follow their pass, running all the way out to the cone and back The next player repeats this (pass, run out touch next cone and run back) Drill should be continuous. This practice is excellent for teaching players to catch on the move, turn and pass.

Passing

Pass and Move

Groups of 6 with one ball per group. Player 6 starts with the ball, with player 5 starting to move in to receive the ball before passing the ball onto player 1. Player 5 goes behind player 1. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 6 who has made a run to receive the ball. Progression -Having fed out, the player defends the next pass i.e Player 5 passes to player 1 and then defends the pass from player 1 to player 6.

Group practices

Passing into Leading Player

In pairs with 1 ball between 2. 1 passes to 2 then moves to next cone to receive return ball. Other player does the same. Players must always receive the pass on the move, so timing of the move is very important.

Passing

Passing on the move - Side Steps

Working in pairs with 1 ball players should pass and move using side-steps along the entire length of the court.

Passing

Three Man Weave

Set up: 6+ players, full court space, 1-4 balls, 8 cones Three cones are set up across the width of the court about a meter in from the sideline. In groups of three players line up across from each other behind the cones. Cones may be placed along the sideline so player understand they are to stay on the outside of theses cones but still in court. The ball starts with the middle person. Player on the left cone drives out straight and receives a pass from the middle. Middle person then runs to the person they passed the ball to. Player on left who received the pass, deliveries the ball to the third player who has driven out on the right. When players pass they the follow it to the player they have passed to take their position. Players continue this ‘weave’ down the court.

Group practices

Catching on the Move Ball skil...

Set up 4 cones in a square, 3m apart3 players start on different corners (leaving the top right corner free).The player at the bottom right runs to the free corner to receive the ball from the Player at the top left.The player at the bottom left runs to the now free corner to receive the ball.In this way players move around the square anticlockwise.Once they have made it back to their starting position, reverse the direction.

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Pass and Move Group practices ...

Groups of 6 with one ball per group.Player 6 starts with the ball, with player 5 starting to move in to receive the ball before passing the ball onto player 1. Player 5 goes behind player 1. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 6 who has made a run to receive the ball.<b>Progression -</b>Having fed out, the player defends the next pass i.e Player 5 passes to player 1 and then defends the pass from player 1 to player 6.

General

Chest pass on the move Passing...

Players work in pairs with 1 ball. The feeder stands static and feeds the ball to the worker. The worker runs towards the feeder to receive the ball and then passes it straight back. They then run away from the feeder before turning and running back for the next pass.

General

2 Vs. 2 - Pass and Move Gettin...

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 should try to pass and move, maintaining possession of the ball, from one side to the other. If players successfully pass and support each other to the other side without losing the ball they pass the ball to the next pair and then join the back of the queue. If the ball is intercepted though the pair who lost the ball become the defenders and the original defenders take the runner's place at the back of the queue.

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Give and Go in the square Pass...

Players stand on a corner of the square to begin with, one player has the ball in hand.The player with the ball passes the ball anti-clockwise to the player on the next cone nearest them<br>They then follow their pass, running all the way out to the cone and backThe next player repeats this (pass, run out touch next cone and run back)Drill should be continuous.This practice is excellent for teaching players to catch on the move, turn and pass.

General

Pass and Move - Box Passing - ...

The red players around the outside square have a ball each and move anti-clockwise around the box.Red players must make a pass inside to the blue players when they are on a corner and receive the return pass when they reach the half way point down the line.They then play another one-two pass receiving the return pass on the corner of the square.

General

The Bow Movement - Netball Dri...

Set up: Five cones set up as a square with one cone in the center, 1 ball, 4-6 players.Two feeding players are set up in between cones in line with the center cone.Two attacking players start on the centre cone and choose a corner cone to drive out to, each driving to opposite cones.Attackers time their drive so they receive their pass on the centre cone.Attackers are to create a ‘bow’ shape by driving to the outer cones one at a time and receiving a pass on the middle cone between each drive.

General

Passing on the move - Side Ste...

Working in pairs with 1 ball players should pass and move using side-steps along the entire length of the court.

General

Anywheres Warm ups - Netball D...

The feeder can pass the ball anywhere. The worker must move at speed to retrieve the ball and return it to the feeder. Work like this for 10 passes and then swap player roles.

General

Pass and Move around the box G...

The red players around the outside square have a ball each and move anti-clockwise around the box. Red players must make a pass inside to the blue players when they are on a corner and receive the return pass when they reach the half way point down the line. They then play another one-two pass receiving the return pass on the corner of the square.

General

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.

General

123 pass move Passing - Netbal...

3 players 2 balls one of the players with the ball does 3 passes with the player without the ball. then the next player with the other ball does 3 passes with the new player without the ball . Keep going round.

General

Three Man Weave Movement - Net...

Set up: 6+ players, full court space, 1-4 balls, 8 conesThree cones are set up across the width of the court about a meter in from the sideline. In groups of three players line up across from each other behind the cones. Cones may be placed along the sideline so player understand they are to stay on the outside of theses cones but still in court. The ball starts with the middle person. Player on the left cone drives out straight and receives a pass from the middle. Middle person then runs to the person they passed the ball to. Player on left who received the pass, deliveries the ball to the third player who has driven out on the right. When players pass they the follow it to the player they have passed to take their position. Players continue this ‘weave’ down the court.

General

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Movement Skills - Making Space...

Improve your players' movement. Teach them to make intelligent runs to open up space and slice through the opposition's defence!

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!

Accurate, decisive passing to outwit the opposition

Develop your players attacking capabilities, focusing on their passing power and accuracy to maintain possession and secure the win.

Attacking Principle: Developing catching and receiving on the move to beat the opposition!

Develop your players ball placement in order to get the ball flowing through court without interruptions.

Getting Free in a Small Space

Find a little pocket of space, receive the ball, move it on again, repeat. It?s the sign of a high-quality netballer, one who finds space in the smallest of areas and takes advantage of it immediately. Use this session with video annotations to watch your players grow in the space of just one session.

Attacking Principle: Passing and Movement!

Improve your team's attack by working on their passing and movement with this attacking session

Through Court Play, Set Plays and Backing Up

Use this exciting extended skills session to improve how your team use the full court, support one another and bring the ball down court

Attacking Principle: Introducing possession on the move

Develop your players' passing and catching skills with this session, as you look to maintain possession on the move!

Developing hard, fast and direct passing to maximise success on goal!

Pass, move; pass, move. You?ve heard is before but you?ve never done it like this!

Passing on the Move to Keep Possession

Improve your players' passing and catching skills to help them keep possession and create as many attempts on goal as possible

Create and Penetrate Space - Losing the Defence!

Lose the defender with this attacking principle session, getting your players creating and penetrating space!
on the move ANSWERS
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What is the best way for a Goal Keeper to defend?

What is the best way for a Goal Keeper to defend, especially within the semi circle. ? Should they watch the ball then try to intercept any ball going to Goal Shooter or just mark up their partner?Submitted via email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

How to get girls to stop crowding and move into space??

I am coaching Under 13's (girls aged from 8 - 12) just wondering what the best way to get them to move into space and not crowd would be.

Archived User Coach

How do I coach 'turning in the air'?

How do I coach 'turning in the air'?

Archived User Coach

Where should a defending (opposing) centre stand while waiting for a centre pass by the attacking team. If possible, could you please give a reason for your suggestion. Thank you.

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Any ideas on how the shooters can feed themselves closer to the goal?

Hi can u give me some ideas on how the shooters would feed themselves closer towards the goal. What i mean is by passing the ball in and out 2 one person and moving closer 2 the goal at the same time . Something simple for girls aged 10.

Waireti Te Amo - Tipuna Coach, New Zealand

goal keeper

Do you have any tactics for a goal keeper? just so that they can improve. So far they cant quite intercept all balls & judge where the ball is heading. any ideas for improvements?

Archived User Coach

Can I get some strategies for my U10s to handle physical opponents?

Hello can I please gets some ideas for what strategies to tell my 10 year olds to use when their opponent is getting rough or pushy. Especially in and around the circle and at the centre pass

Jodie Power 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

Any hints on how shorter defenders can defend a very tall GS.

The 163cm defender is great against regular height girls her age (ie 13) but I need some help with the tall girls (185 cm +). She jumps really well and is constantly with the player. She reads the play well but it is almost soul destroying to see the opposition lob the ball into the tall girl who stands and waits for the shot.

Hillary Epton Coach, Australia

Shooting set up drills and movement in the circle

I need shooting drills for around the circle to help my team on weekends. I don't want drills that have nothing to do with moving the ball around the circle and shooting. I want shooting set ups for game day please.

Archived User Coach

Infront for a pass instead of dropping back.

Whats a good drill to help with coming infront of their partners instead of the immediate thought of dropping back for a pass?

Jordan Mills Coach, New Zealand

defending the shooter who keeps stepping in

What is the best way to defend the shooter who after faking a shot turns to WA or c on circle edge, passes out, takes a step nearer to the post and receives return pass either once or several times?

Alison Hall Coach, England

Man Marking Defence

What are the best drills to use for a session on man marking? and in what order so that the session progresses?

Archived User Coach

Is there a drill to benefit goal keeper and goal defence?

I need to strengthen the positioning of my defenders

Richard Butler Coach, Australia

how to mark the player in netball

i need to know some techniques when marking a player in netball.

Archived User Coach

As a wing attack how can I intercept?

I am a wing attack and don't now how to intercept

melike Coach, England

How to improve goalers movemen...

i coach an under 15s team and my gaolers are struggling to move in the ring. They seem only make straight leads and do not get in front. Are there any drills or advice to help my gaolers move efficiently in the ring?

Jenn Westmorland Coach, Australia

Passing Problems !!!! | Sportp...

Hi I am a first year coach of a 9 and under team.My girls are struggling with the concept of running to space and receiving a pass on the move while advancing the ball to our attacking third.It seems no matter how hard i try to implement drills for passing at practice, come game day the girls still group together and call for the ball standing still. Any ideas/drills anyone could suggest would be greatly appreciated. Regards Mark

mark roberts Coach, Australia

Is it obstruction if the shoot...

When a shooter steps in when taking a shot the defender does not have to move. Is this rule still current or have they changed it because on saturdays game my defenders were not moving when the shooter stepped in but they were being pulled for obstruction every time. Also if the shooter steps in and you keep your feet still but move your arm is this still obstruction?

niki Coach, Australia

Participation vs Performance U...

My associate coach and I disagree on whether U/10s should play different positions or focus/settle on one, maybe two. I don't want to put the girls in a box at such a young age but I also don't want a Jack of all Trades situation. They are still developing so much that I feel I'll be doing them a disservice by just putting them in the same position every week. The assistant coach says if we move them around we're not going to do as well but that is where the participation vs performance comes in for me. Surely at this age development is more important than winning?No coach likes to lose but I don't want to win at the expense of them experiencing different positions. What do you guys suggest? Thanks in advance! A Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Coach Annie Coach, Australia

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