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Box Drill

A min. of 8 players standing in four corners of 1/3 of the court, one player with a ball. Player 1 passes the ball into the space ahead of player 2 who runs on to receive the ball and passes it into the space ahead of player 3 etc. Players move on to next group after the pass. Progressions:Change direction. Second ball starts opposite the first. Shrink and stretch the square.

Group practices

Intercepting - 5s

3 and 4 are posts (static). 1 and 2 can only feed the ball straight. They pass the ball to each other and occasionally feed to 3 and 4. Defender 1 must go for the interception. NB-the defender must be successful to build confidence

Interception

Intercepting from behind

Groups of three or fours one ball.2 feeders and 2 defenders. feeders stand 4 to 6 metres apart defenders position themselves beside the feeders.Player 1 and 2 pass the ball back and forth. White 1 must move to intercept the pass.Progression:- Defence must move round feeders so eventually she is starting from behind her.

Defence

One handed passing

Stand about 2 metres apart. In pairs with one ball between two. 1 ball, 2 players face each other. Both players pass the ball to their partners right hand then change to the left. ProgressionsChange the height of the ball (e.g from shoulder to waist) Add movement - forwards/backwards/sideways. Move as a pair.Add 2 balls

Ball skills

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

React and Catch

Feeder (Blue 1) throws the ball against the wall. Blue 2 faces the wall and reacts to catch the rebounding ball. Progression: The worker must face the feeder and turn as the ball is released.

Interception

Reactions

4 players, 2 balls. The Player in the middle has to, on reciept of the ball, pass the ball onto a player that does not have a ball. This can not be to the player that just passed them the ball. ProgressionPlayers 1 and 3 move wider around the worker.

Group practices

Run, receive and pass

Split the group into 3s. 1 Ball per group. Blue 1 runs between white 1 and 2 to receive the ball. They jump, land and turn and then feed on to white 2. After 10 passes rotate.Repeat, receiving on the other side.ProgressionBlue 1 turns in the air before landing.

Movement

Time your Drive!

The two blue players pass the ball between themselves quickly and accurately. Meanwhile the white players stands in the middle, watching the ball pass from left to right. When they are ready the white player should position themselves between the ball and its intended recipient to make the interception.

Interception

Netball: Around the cone - mee...

Two passers (blue) start with the ball on the outside red cones. Two workers (red) start on the blue cones. One worker goes one way around the outside cone and the other goes the other way around the cone. The working red player catches the pass as before but this time passes the ball to the blue player on the other side.

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Backline Pass Progression Atta...

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space.1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball.2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother.3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder.Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass.Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

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Anywheres - Progression Warm u...

The worker must move at speed to run at an angle, and then quickly spin outwards, away from the feeder, before cutting back in to receive the pass. Work like this for 10 passes and then swap player roles.

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1 vs 1 Movement - Progression ...

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 attack can choose which feeder they wish to offload the ball to.The practice is continuous - with the attacker working towards a set number of passes or time.

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Backline Pass Progression Set ...

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space.1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball.2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother.3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder.Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass.Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

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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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Agility and Accuracy - Progres...

Place 2 cones on the ground, diagonal from each other - approximately 1 meter apart Place a 3rd cone with a ball on in front of these cones - approximately 2-3 meters awayYour players will use a small foot base to move around the cones, ensuring they do not contact the cones When someone says 'Go' or after a certain time the worker will drive hard towards the cone with the ball, pick up the ball and hit a certain target - this may be a brick on the wall for example

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Quick Hands - Progression DIY ...

Place one leg in front of the other and slightly bend your kneesPlace the ball between your legs with one hand in front and one behindRelease the ball and step forwardQuickly switch hand positioning - the hand behind will go in front and vice versa

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Netball: Interception Triangle...

Get into 4's with 1 ball 3 players will create a triangle shape and will each be a feeder One feeder will start with the ball (in the example, the player at the top of the triangle) The worker will receive 3 balls from each post:<br>1) The feeder will simple drop the ball, the worker will need to drive forward to collect the ball and pass it back to the feeder <br>2) The second ball will be over the workers head - so the worker will drive back on an angle towards one of the spare feeders and intercept the pass. The ball will then be passed back back to the feeder <br>3) For the final ball the spare feeder (who the worker did not drive towards) will enter the triangle. The worker will need to cut across and intercept the pass Once the worker has recieved all 3 balls from that post they will move onto the next post and do the same 3 balls Once all 3 posts have been used (so the worker has recieved 9 balls) they can switch out

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Triangle Offering- Pass and Dr...

Divide your group into three equal groups and add two defenders inside the triangle. The three attackers attempt to keep the ball between them, driving after they pass to move and be available for the return pass.Play starts with the ball at the bottom end of the triangle, while the two players at the other end will come forward ready to offer to receive a pass.Once the ball is passed, the player who didn't receive the ball should drive to be in space to receive another pass.Finally the player who started with the ball needs to make a move to receive the pass.Once all three players have received the ball the ball is passes to the next group of players, ready for the drill to start again.This drill is ideal for teaching players to offer a passing option to their team-mates.

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Down court progressions Moveme...

Full team lined up down the length of the court about 2 metres off the midline.1.Ball starts down one end of the court. Players are to drive straight to reci2. Players are to make a movement (i.e. dodge) before receiving the ball in the middle of the court. Players to turn and pass down the court.2. Players make a movement before driving into the middle of the court.3. First player in the line 'clears out', second player drives foward to receive the pass. Pass is given to the player who has peeled out and so on down the court.

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Plank Push - Progression 2 Inj...

Get into pairsOne player will get into a straight armed plank position and take one leg off the groundThe other player will gently push the player in the plank in different places The player in the plank must resist these pushes and maintain their solid plank position The player in the plank will then switch legs

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Getting Around Your Player - P...

Place down a chairPosition yourself in front of the chair with a ballThrow the ball into the airUsing a narrow foot base and fast feet, move around the chairCatch the ball back in your original position before its second bounce

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Single Leg Ankle Stability - P...

Find a single line and stand to one side of it Ensure you are facing forward on one legSlightly bend your leg and use your arms to jump forward and across the line Bend your knee upon landing to absorb the impactPause and regain your original positionRepeatMake sure you repeat on the other leg

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Statue of Liberty Footwork - N...

In pairs, 1 player - the statue - holds a ball aloft in one hand. Partner runs, leaps and snatches the ball, lands with the correct footwork, Once theabove is achieved with balance, add a turn once the player has landed so player is facing the same way she has come from and returns the ball to partner. Once the ball has been snatched, the statue could sprint to another point to receive the ball before the exercise is repeated.<BR> Progress this practice through all 3 stages until all players are balanced

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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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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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Agility - Circle edge driving ...

1/3 court (shooting circle), 3 cones, 2+ players, 2 balls. 1. Player starts on the cone near the sideline and drives towards the two cones set up side by side midway across the court.2. Player makes a 'figure of 8' around the cones and drives towards the circle edge. Progression 1:Ball to be recieved on the circle edge.Progression 2: Add another drive to the pocket.

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Through court movement Set Pla...

Set up: 7+ players, one ball, full court.Players set up in loosely positioned areas. Ball starts down one end i.e. with the shooter and players work the ball through the full court.

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1 vs 1 Movement Getting free -...

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.<br><br>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.

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Moving round attacker Defence ...

White 1 is the defence. Blues 1 and 2 have a ball. Slowly, they pass the ball back and forth and defence moves to the ball side of the player.Progression - add the ball in to Blue 3 allowing White 1 to intercept the pass

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Hula Hoop - Landing Practice F...

Place 3 hula hoops, chalked circles or use intersecting lines on the ground.The player runs to land in the first hoop on 2 feetThey then run to land in the second hoop landing on their right foot first, then place their left foot on the ground.The player then runs to the 3rd hoop and lands on their left foot first followed by the right foot.

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Small Group Decoy Set Plays - ...

1 Player starts at about half way facing the shooting circle, with the ball(could be a centre pass situation).Player with the ball passes to one of the two players who are set up on the 3rd line (as if a centre pass). Player who does not receive the ball, drives as if going for the straight pass as a decoy, player with the ball can fake the straight pass but actually pass to the original feeder who is now square. The decoy player then cuts back and receives a ball on the circle edge.

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1-2 Taking on two defenders Ge...

One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender. First A then moves, taking on the other defender to receive the ball back from her partner, a 1-2 passing pattern. A then passes to another A at the front of the opposite line to where she started. Defenders mark tightly. Working As line up at the back of the opposite line to where they started. New As repeat.

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Crossroads Group practices - N...

This drill is for a minimum group of eight. Two players standing at each point of a cross. Have two balls start on opposite sides of the cross (white 1 and 3) Blue 1 and 3 run straight across and receive a pass from the left. They then pass on straight and join the end of the opposite line. White 1 and 3 then do the same, run straight and receive the ball from the left, pass on straight and join the end of the opposite line. Repeat

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Reverse Hand Control DIY Drill...

Get into pairs with one ballStand approximately 2 meters apart One player will be the worker and the other the feeder The feeder will pass the ball in at different positions to the worker The worker will use their reverse hand to control the ball and pass it back to the feeder

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progression SESSIONS
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Forcing Attackers to the Outside & Make Errors

Players will be focusing on forcing the error and making that all important interception to turn over the ball to increase their teams success on goal.

Defending the Circle - Being Ball Side!

This session looks at developing your players defending skills focusing on how to effectively limit the space for the shooters in the circle, remaining ball side to gain possession of the ball.

Developing Passing and Movement To Gain Maximum Attempts On Goal

This session looks at developing your players basic passing and movement skills to ensure your players are performing the basics effectively under pressure especially during a competitive match.

Ditch Your Opponent By Effective Change Of Pace And Direction

This session works on players attacking capabilities including speed, agility and decision making skills.

Attacking the ball to maintain possession

Develop your players movement skills in order for them to get in front of their defender and help your team maintain progression.

Create and penetrate space to give the ball carrier options

Great passes aren't made just the by ball carrier, the movement of the fellow attackers is vital to giving the ball carrier options to penetrate space. Learn how to make effective movements in this session.

Intercepting Passes

Get the opposition playing right into your hands as your defenders dictate their movements

Developing Core Attacking Skills to Lose a Defender

Improve your team's core attacking skills when up against defence with this fun but competitive session.

Introducing Players to Passing and Movement

Improve your team's va va voom with this pass and move netball plan - teaching players to drive onto the pass and change direction to improve their attacking game!

Junior Introduction to Shooting!

Develop your junior players' shooting technique, giving them the skills they'll need put up a successful shot on goal!

Developing Core Skills Focusing on Agility

This session looks to refresh and refine your players pre-existing ball skills whilst developing their stamina and endurance.

Increasing Passing Power & Accuracy Under Pressure

This session looks at developing your players attacking principles focusing on short, sharp direct passing to maintain possession.

Deny & Limit Space for the Attackers!

This session focuses on defending in particular, denying and limiting space for the opposition through applying maximum pressure on the ball.

Getting Free to Provide Options for the Ball Carrier

The session takes players through a series of fun and competitive practices to challenge and drive players to further improve their essential netball skills for the up and coming season.

Powerful, Direct Passing to Maintain Possession

This session works on other core netball skills which include; speed, agility and decision making skills through passive and competitive situations.

Team passing under pressure

Build upon your player's team cohesion, in particular focusing on their passing and communication skills to keep possession of the ball.
progression ANSWERS
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9 players - 4 girls off half a game each week or 2?

9 players - 4 girls off half a game each week or 2 players off per quarter? I coach a 10 yrs team in a very close A grade competition. There are 9 players therefore 2 reserves are needed each quarter. Is it best to have 4 girls off for half a game each week, less disruption to team but best players are then off for half a game - girls are off every second week, or 2 girls off each quarter, more disruption but best players are only off for quarter of a game, girls are off every week. I am required to give all players equal time on the court throughout the season. Thank you.

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Half way through season, still haven't won.

I coach a team of 14/15 year old girls and we have been placed in a higher grade than we are supposed to be in. We are half way through the season and still haven't won a game. I'm stumped for ideas of what to do and need some assistance. 

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what is an astride vault

it is part of my gymnastics project

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mrn can you pliz help me with this question,

Describe the appropriate trainning programmes for physical fitness improvements in netball

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Motivating an under 11s team

I'm a coach for an under 11s teams, at the moment I'm doing basic drills to make them understand footwork, marking and passing,etc. But I think they get bored doing those drill so how do I motivate them and get them to be enthusiastic and have fun about the sport but also they can learn?

Abby rees Coach, Wales

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?

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Netta's Rotation for 8 players

Hi. I am coaching Netta's for the first time, I have 8 players - what has been the best rotation procedure you have used?

Melissa Coach, Australia

Where do I begin coaching a 4/5 team?

I have just taken on a 4/5 beginner netball team. Any advice on where to begin?

Lynley Harris Coach, Australia

high performance training session for netball

I need a high performance training session for netball players. Can you assist?

Marie Coach, South Africa

How to defend a tall player

My daughter is gk only 11 so early stages not as tall as her gs opponents what are some tips to help her defend a tall gs who usually asks for lobs and receives it . thanks Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Faye Coach, Australia

progression

is there any way to add a progression into this drill?

Kerry Aitchison Coach, Scotland

progression

what proggression could i add to make it harder

joyce Coach, England

how to apply progression

how to apply progression

marcus Coach, Heard and McDonald Islands

progression

what could a progression be for this?

drew Coach, England

coaching two different age groups

How can you make under 13s, under 15s, and under 17s training different as some players play on more than 1 team.

Chloe Coach, Australia

progression

how could you progress this

Grace Bull 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:)

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I am doing my Level 2 coaching...

I am doing my Netball Level 2 coaching and having problems linking 4 sessions, Can anyone give me guideline?

Joanne Heasley Coach, Northern Ireland

Half way through season, still...

I coach a team of 14/15 year old girls and we have been placed in a higher grade than we are supposed to be in. We are half way through the season and still haven't won a game. I'm stumped for ideas of what to do and need some assistance. 

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