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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, with an attacker and defender in the middle.The attacker will get free to receive the ball from one feeder (as shown) and then offload to the other feeder. The attacker will then get free again to receive the ball from this feeder and the pass to the opposite feeder - the process repeats. The attacker must alternate feeders each time. The practice is continuous, therefore the attacker will continue to work for a set number of passes or a set time. Ensure all players are rotated to get an opportunity at each role.

Getting free

Attacking Centre Pass

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 therefore both players have to sprint off the line on the whistle. Suggestion for player order could be WA – C— GA – GS

Attack

Defend the Corridor

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 in a third. Have 2 feeders on each side of the third 6-7m apart facing each other. The attacker will start the drill by passing to one of the first feeders, who will then pass back to the attacker. The attacker then has to pass to one of the next 2 feeders further up, on either side. The attacker also has to receive the ball in line with or in front of the Feeder, to keep play moving forward.

Defence

Defend the Lane

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 in a third. Have 2 feeders on each side of the third 8-10m apart facing each other. The attacker will start the drill by passing to one of the first feeders, who will then pass back to the attacker. The attacker then has to pass to the next feeder on the same side. It doesn't matter which side they pick to start the drill, but both passes have to stay on the same side each time. The Attacker also has to receive the ball in line with or in front of the Feeder, to keep play moving forward.

Defence

Defending the Overlap

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 line which gives the A1 in play the option to open out to receive the ball. A1 has the options again to play to A2 who has run in or straight to A3.

Passing

Feeders Adjacent

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square. The attacker can offload to either feeder. However, if the attacker 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 attacker. The attacker must still try to get free each time for the first feed.

Getting free

Intercepting the Pass

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 the defender but can move laterally to be in an open position to receive the pass from the feeder. Repeat for 5 passes and then rotate players.

Interception

The Flag

The aim of this drill is to get the players to think about passing and moving in variety of directions at speed. The ball must always travel around the edge of the rectangle/flag. You can change this direction from clockwise to anticlockwise as an when you feel they are ready (or to try and catch them off-guard). After making a pass players must swap positions with their opposite player. You can add in as many players as you like along the edges but always leave one pair at either end.

Movement

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, there will be 2 defenders and 1 attacker. The attacker can offload to either feeder. However, if the attacker 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 attacker. The attacker must still try to get free each time for the first feed. The practice allows the attacker to work on a 2 on 1 situation.

Getting free

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 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.

Getting free

Correct Defending Body Positio...

Whilst defending, you should always try to maintain an open body position, allowing you to see both the player and the ballThis means you should position your body at an angle so you are not flat facing your player, nor with your back to them. This position will enable you to see the a wider view of the court and help you analyse play to time your interception perfectlyYou should also try to maintain a narrow foot base and a stay on the balls of your feet so you are ready to move off and be first to the ball

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Defensive Body Position Defenc...

Get into 3's with one ball Set up two cones approximately 4-5 meters apart 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 two cones - running back and forth At any point the feeder and pass the ball in The defender must go for the interception The defender must get 3 interceptions to swap out

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Pass, Get and Takeoff Small ga...

Pass and GetSet up: 5+ players, 1 ball, 1/3 spaceTwo lines of players (one behind each other) face a stationary feeder.Front two players from each line drive out on a diagonal towards sideline. Feeder delivers ball to one of the drivers. The player who did not receive the ball is to drive towards the player with the ball and receive a pass.The player who received the first pass the drives towards the stationary feeder to get an ‘intercept’. The player who intercepted now becomes the stationary feeder for the next two players who drive out. Both of the other players involved go to the back on the line.

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1 v 1 - Actual Defending Inter...

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 runs out, looking for the return pass. The defender must react and look to push the attacker wide and/or intercept the ball.

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Run and move into space Passin...

Player 1 runs towards the player with the ball on reaching the cone player moves to receive the ball from player 2 by the outside cone and passes the ball to player 3. Player 1 moves to stand behind player 2. Player 2 repeats the practice with player 3 in the opposite direction.

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Chest pass Passing - Netball D...

Players in pairs with one ball about 5 metres apart.

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Pocket drop defence Movement -...

Set up: 1 ball, half court space, 4 players.Players set up as if the ball is to be taken from the midcourt into the shooting circle. Aim is for GK/GD to time an intercept that will be delivered into the pocket.

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Defend the Lane Defence - Netb...

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 in a third. Have 2 feeders on each side of the third 8-10m apart facing each other.The attacker will start the drill by passing to one of the first feeders, who will then pass back to the attacker. The attacker then has to pass to the next feeder on the same side.It doesn't matter which side they pick to start the drill, but both passes have to stay on the same side each time.The Attacker also has to receive the ball in line with or in front of the Feeder, to keep play moving forward.

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Arms up defence Footwork - Net...

Set up: 1 ball, one third space, 1 feeder in between 2 lines of players in partners.Feeder sends ball into open court space.Players contest for the loose ball. Player who does not receive the ball becomes the defender. Defender gets three feet and arms over the ball.Player with the ball passes back to feeder.

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Defending the Overlap 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 line which gives the A1 in play the option to open out to receive the ball.A1 has the options again to play to A2 who has run in or straight to A3.

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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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Coach Led Partner Skills Group...

Coach starts with the ball between 2 lines, all facing the same way. Coach delivers an "anywhere" ball in the open area in front.First players at the front of the 2 lines run out as a pair and compete for the ball. Unsuccessful player cuts back and drives in for the next pass before returning to the coach.

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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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Channels to Feed the Circle Mo...

Set up: Shooting circle, 4-7 players, 1 ball, cones.Divide three channels across the court (you can refer to these as channel 1, 2 or 3 or first, second, economy class).Use cones to determine channels for players that are learning the areas.One channel in front of center transverse line (center pass area).Another channel between transverse line and top of circle.Final channel is from top of the circle to baseline (shooting area).Center feeder to pass ball to first attacker who will drive from WA position to middle of the first channel.Attacker to turn and pass to second receiver who will drive circle edge and pass the ball into the shooter.Shooter to shoot.

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Swing for Passes 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 of the squares.The Feeder next to the box of the Attacker passes the ball to the Attacker, and the Defender tries to intercept. If the Attacker receives the ball they pass to the other Feeder and then run into the other box to receive the ball back. In this way they swing from side to side, trying to get free for every pass.6-8 reps and then swap overFeeders can swing the ball (pass between each other)The Attacker can pass back to either Feeder

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Attacking introduction - Getting Free and Taking on a Defender

Improve your attacking players' preliminary moves - to help them outwit their marker and get free to receive the pass

Reverse Pivot For Beginners

Teach your players this movement pattern to help them trick their marker and spin into space!

Movement Skills - Making Space to receive the Pass

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

Closing down space to deny and limit options for the opposition

Developing your player's defensive skills, focusing on applying the three stages of defence to deny and limit the options for the opposition.

Developing attacking units to increase success on goal!

Having the shooters to put the points on the board is vital. Get your players in the attacking circle full of confidence with this shooting session.

Attacking Principles: Developing options to maintain possession of the ball

Get your players creating more attacking options with clever skills in order to lose and outwit defenders.

Developing Defensive Units up and down the court

Transition from attack to defence seamlessly by working in small units to regain court position and maintain shape so you?re not wide open to the counter-attack.

Attacking and Getting Free - Part 3

Dodge, Sprint and Double Dodge. Use this plan to keep improving your players' attacking movement to help them lose their defender

Movement on and off the ball - Support the Pass!

Develop your players' running, passing and talking - getting them to time their runs to meet the pass, call when they're ready to receive and move, on and off the ball!

Attacking and Getting Free - Part 1

Netball is all about outwitting your opposition, that's why in this session we give your players a toolbox of tricks to help them get free and lose their marker

Attacking and Getting Free - Part 2

Can your attackers lose their marker, even under match-pressure? Find out in this speedster movement session!

Shooting Form - Accuracy and Control

Can your players shoot using the correct shooting technique under pressure? Find out with this goal scoring plan, that finishes with 2 fun conditioned shooting games!

Getting Free for Beginners

From warm up to final game this session gets your players using angled drives to create space and leave their marker rooted to the spot!

Getting Free: Change of Pace and Direction Session

Can your players do one of the most important skill in netball and get free from an opponent? Find out with this footwork and movement plan

3D Interception session: Driving, Dynamic Defences

Get your players dashing, darting and driving in their next match with this SPEED interception session

Linking Passing - Connect Defence to Offence

Work the ball down the court with slick and speedy passing - Starting in defence and Linking with your mid-court and attacking players
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Is this closed marking or open marking the player?

In the drills GK dancing & Prevent the Middle Pass..is the defence Open Marking(angled toward the passer)? If they are closed marking is this a progression? Is it harder? I prefer closed marking but for a beginner is this going to be harder? Thanks. I am new to coaching & loving Sportplan:)

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How do I deal with a rude u15 girl's attitude?

I have taken over coaching a 15/un open team about 8 months ago. The focus for improvement was to work on fitness. They are much fitter than when we started and now can finish off a game. There are 4 very good players and 4 average players. I need help with the attitude of one of the girls. She half-hearted takes direction, doesn't play well unless she plays in the position she wants to, constantly whispers negatives to others at training and is constantly giving us intolerable looks if she doesn't like what she hears. I could go on and on. And yes she is one of the average players. We have 3 coaches in the team and we have never come across such a rude girl. In my day you would get a ball in head if you weren't looking and listening to the coach! Please help with how we can engage this girl.

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Where do I find my saved sessions?

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defending and opening up to catch a ball

My daugter 8 year old were chosen for the A team but now recently shifted her to the B Team.Because she is struggling to defend and do not know when to open up come forward to catch a ball.How can i help her.

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How to move in the circle

How to move around in the goal circle Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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Goal Keeper and the major roles she should achieve in Netball

Any great tips for Goal Keeper position with regards to better positioning and defence?

Angel JP Coach, South Africa

Is shoulder pass a closed skill or an open skill

i am confused about shoulder pass being a closed skill or an open skill.

Ella Coach, England

Session plans. Multiple downloading

Can I download multiple session plans (platinum member) please? If so how many ? Trying to sort sessions into specific folders. Thankyou

Karen Compton Coach, England

recent update and now i cant open my animations

why can't I open my animated drills

Karl Flinn Coach, England

how do i save my work as a pdf?

How do i save my work as a pdf

adea rexhepi Coach, Australia

mobile app not displaying properly

Everytime I try to open the drills, I can't open a category... the only thing that happens is a duplication of the menu bar

Elisee Coach, Belgium

Re open and pay for subscription of an exsisting account

We had an account and are trying to re open it but it wont let us put in a new card for the payment and the card attached to the old account has expired

Bill thomson Coach, Australia

Plans

I have a premium membership. I show plans locked which I thought the premium membership would give me access to.Also, plans that I created 6 months to a year ago do not open for me to edit.

GF Coach, England

wont let me in to re edit my drill/skill/moves

hi team, just trying to figure out how to open up my animation to continue creating. the "open" selection which is at the bottom left of the edit part wont do anything.any help would be most appreciated please.thanks.

Haup Coach, New Zealand

Definition of: open body position and closed body position

Hi, I am new to coaching. Can some please explain what open and closed body position means? Thanks

veronica hyatt Coach, England

Is this closed marking or open...

In the drills GK dancing & Prevent the Middle Pass..is the defence Open Marking(angled toward the passer)? If they are closed marking is this a progression? Is it harder? I prefer closed marking but for a beginner is this going to be harder? Thanks. I am new to coaching & loving Sportplan:)

Archived User Coach

Is shoulder pass a closed skil...

i am confused about shoulder pass being a closed skill or an open skill.

Ella Coach, England

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 do I deal with a rude u15 ...

I have taken over coaching a 15/un open team about 8 months ago. The focus for improvement was to work on fitness. They are much fitter than when we started and now can finish off a game. There are 4 very good players and 4 average players. I need help with the attitude of one of the girls. She half-hearted takes direction, doesn't play well unless she plays in the position she wants to, constantly whispers negatives to others at training and is constantly giving us intolerable looks if she doesn't like what she hears. I could go on and on. And yes she is one of the average players. We have 3 coaches in the team and we have never come across such a rude girl. In my day you would get a ball in head if you weren't looking and listening to the coach! Please help with how we can engage this girl.

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