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Cops and Robbers

The cops must defend the diamonds (netballs) and protect them from the robbers who are trying to steal them and take them to their home. To start the game off coach blows their whistle once to release the Robbers then a second time to release the Cops to chase them. The robbers must work together to get the balls home by passing them using netball rules. The cops must intercept the ball or cause 3 second violations. If they successfully do this the diamond (netball) gets put back inside the blue coned area and the player who loses the ball has to go to jail. Robbers can free their team mates in jail by high-fiving them. When the robbers are home the cops cannot touch them

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Cops And Robbers

Split your players into teams of 7 or more in different coloured bibs. In the image the yellow players are the robbers and the blues are the cops. The cops must defend the diamonds (netballs) and protect them from the robbers who are trying to steal them and take them to their home. To start the game off coach blows their whistle once to release the Robbers then a second time to release the Cops to chase them. The robbers must work together to get the balls home by passing them using netball rules. The cops must intercept the ball or cause 3 second violations. If they successfully do this the diamond (netball) gets put back inside the blue coned area and the player who loses the ball has to go to jail. Robbers can free their team mates in jail by high-fiving them. When the robbers are home the cops cannot touch them

Small games

The Backline Pass Roll

The GK has a back line pass. The Centre takes up her position just in middle of transverse line giving the impression she is not going to be involved in this immediate passage of play... but SHE IS! The WD and GD roll away to opposite directions (taking their chasing opponents with them) leaving huge space for the centre to drive into receiving the ball at the top of the circle. The centre, remembering to use the 3rs (receive, rotate and release) passes to the WD, who passes to the GD. Again the ball has progressed from defence to attack over 2/3rds of the court in 3 "simple" passes.

Movement

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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Turn and Pass Movement - Netba...

Players work with one ball in pairs inside a square area. The player without a ball (Red 1) sprints across the box to receive the ball on the other side. Player 1 then turns as they receive the pass. Red 2 then runs across to receive ball on the other side etc. Make sure players are balanced and are in control before they make the next pass. The worker must not move across the square until the feeder is ready to release the ball.

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Defend as a Pair 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 defender moves towards the player with the ball and tries to prevent one pass, the other defender attempts to cover the space for the other pass.

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End Zone Game Small games - Ne...

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 inside the end zone (yellow channel) without having the ball intercepted by the other team.

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Rats and Rabbits Warm ups - Ne...

Blues are the rats. Whites are the rabbits. On the command 'Rats', the rats run to the next 1/3 line with the rabbits chasing them. Return to the centre line and give the next command.

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King Ball Small games - Netbal...

Each team has a King (player) standing on their bench. The aim of the game is to get all your team's players (Kings) onto their bench. To become a King, the players on the same team must successfully pass the ball between themselves to their existing Kings, abiding by the rules of netball, and the king must catch the ball without falling off the bench!

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Chest pass Passing - Netball D...

Players in pairs with one ball about 5 metres apart.

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2 vs 1 Centre Pass Getting fre...

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 positioned in between the Feeder and the area. You can set this up in the context of the court with the Feeder starting on the Centre circle and the box being in a shooting third. The feeder tosses the ball up to themselves to start the drill and turns to face the attacker. The attacker's aim is to come over the front line to recieve the ball, getting free from the defender. 

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Corner Ball - Pass and Drive M...

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 other.Players will recieve the ball from their left to start with.The first players in line A and B start with the ball.<br /><br />The first player in line C drives to the centre cone to recieve the ball from first player in line B. At the same time player 1 in line D drives and recieves the ball.<br /><br />Both players release the ball in the centre and (1) - (2) release the ball to the player opposite them.<br /><br />Repeat...

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Pivot and Pass Movement - Netb...

Split your players into groups of 4 with one ball. Each group forms 2 lines. The front person from the 1st line (red player) runs out to receive ball from the blue player at the front of the other line. After receiving the ball they pivot and throw to the next person in their line. Players then sprint to rejoin the back of their line. Repeat Try to get this activity to be free flowing and continuous

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Pick the Right Option 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 pass to white player 1. White player 1 has to pivot and then try and pick out the unmarked player. The defenders have to pick up one white player each and make the interception if the ball is passed to the player they've picked up.

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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.

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Tag Ball Warm ups - Netball Dr...

In one third of the court any number of players work with one ball between them. The aim of the game is for players to pass the ball to each other, whilst one player attempts to catch the player in possession of the ball. Once the player in possession has been caught players swap roles, with the player who was caught becoming the next catcher.

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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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Cops and Robbers Small games -...

The cops must defend the diamonds (netballs) and protect them from the robbers who are trying to steal them and take them to their home. To start the game off coach blows their whistle once to release the Robbers then a second time to release the Cops to chase them. The robbers must work together to get the balls home by passing them using netball rules. The cops must intercept the ball or cause 3 second violations. If they successfully do this the diamond (netball) gets put back inside the blue coned area and the player who loses the ball has to go to jail. Robbers can free their team mates in jail by high-fiving them. When the robbers are home the cops cannot touch them

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principles SESSIONS
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Defending Principle: Understan...

The circle is a shooters domain, but it?s got to get there in the first place. Discover the value of mid-court players when playing in the circle.

Attacking Principle - Dynamic ...

Don?t underestimate doing the basics effectively. Nailing your passing and receiving will be sure to open up defences.

Attacking Principles - Drive, ...

Work on your team?s attacking abilities and lose the opposition with three main techniques; the dodge, the cut back and the drive!

Attacking Principles: Developi...

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

Defending Principle - Pressure...

Stand back and watch your team intercept the ball more, with this session!

Attacking Principle - Turning ...

Get your players turning in the air and developing this attacking principle, giving them the advantage on court!

Attacking Principle: Reverse P...

The session focuses on enhancing your players attacking skills, introducing and developing the 'reverse pivot' to lose and outwit your opponents.

Defending Principle: Developing defending skills to deny and limit space for the attack

Develop your players ability to use all 3 stages of defence effectively in order to successfully gain possession.

Developing tight man-to-man marking

Develop the defensive principles with your team, working on their man-to-man marking to halt the opposition?s attack

Attacking Principles: Driving onto the ball to maximise centre pass success

Use a change of pace and develop players timing to provide the ball carrier with strong options in attack.

Netball Fun and Games

Get your team bonding and leaving training with a smile, by using this fun and games session!

Developing team cohesion to improve chemistry on court!

Build team cohesion through a fun, competitive session with a specific focus on decision-making and teamwork whilst working on technical skills.

Attacking Principle: side and goal line throw ins!

Develop your team's attacking principles and don't let a set piece go to waste with this session!

Driving onto the ball to penetrate space and maintain possession of the ball

Develop your player's recognition of space and agility to drive onto the pass with each practice looking to develop players ability to change direction and inject pace to have an edge over the opposition.

Developing the Defending Principles - Deny Space and Apply Pressure

Refine your team?s fundamental defending principles, with this session to get them moving and communicating!

Developing Attacking Principles - Giving the Ball Carrier Options!

Help your players create space on court with this session - coach your players how to become an option for the ball carrier!

Attacking Principle: Use the R...

Refresh your player's skill and knowledge of the Reverse Pivot, ready to outwit the opposition!

Attacking Principle: Passing a...

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

Developing rebounding skills t...

Develop your team's rebounding ability in order to secure possession and provide more opportunities at goal.

Defending Principle: Applying ...

Apply pressure on the opposition and limit space to force errors, with this session!
principles ANSWERS
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Attacking principles

please help I am having trouble linking my four session plans together on attacking principles,Create and penetrate space moving the ball fast and flat off the straight line. Please helpthanks

Cally james Coach, England

How to rotate 10 players

Does anyone have a fool proof rostering system for 10 players in a team

Denise Coach, Australia

Planning a 12 week Junior session (6-12 yr olds)

I'm due to start coaching some 6-12yr olds in February (have a meeting ahead of that in a week). At the moment I don't have any idea about abilites or previous experience but plan to ask about that next week, though I am guessing it won't be much, especially the younger ones. At the same time, I will be hepling to mentor some new coaches to help them progress (they will be Level 1 so assistant level in England). Any good tips for starting points? I have 12 weeks with them (all 1 hour sessions). My thoughts were to start with things like basic techniques for passing and getting footwork correct before moving onto attacking and defending principles as well as making sure there are plenty of fun games they can take part in.

Anne-Marie Clegg Coach, England

what is an example of intercepting in a game

how can i intercept ? what are some things I would need to do to make it better and not fail?

melike Coach, England

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