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receiving the ball DRILLS
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3 pass routine

Player 1 starts with the ball and passes it acrossthe grid to player 3 player. Player 1 runs to the empty cone and receives back the ball. to then pass it across the grid to Player 2. The routine starts all over again with player 2 passing to player 1 and receiving the ball back at the empty cone

Passing

Choosing Sides - 5 players

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns. Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the defender can go either way. Player 1 must try and pass to the unmarked player as quickly as possible.

Attack

Complete the square

Working in a square in groups of 3 (with one corner left empty). Player 2 sprints to the spare corner as player 1 starts to play the pass. Upon receiving the ball blue 2 turns to throw the ball to the now empty corner which blue 3 sprints towards, ready to receive the pass.

Movement

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

Figure of eight

Split players into pairs with one ball and three cones, placed in a triangle. The feeder stands above the top of the triangle. Using quick, small steps the worker has to rotate around the cones in a figure of 8 before then receiving the ball and returning it to the feeder at the top of the triangle. Start slowly before gradually increasing the pace.

Interception

Passing and movement (same height)

Aim is to keep the ball moving continuouslyPass the ball against the wall at a point further down the wall so the ball rebounds at a high pointReceive the ball with your opposite handpass the ball back to the wall at a higher point so that the ball rebounds off highreceive the ball with the opposite handPlayers should be moving from right to left as the ball moves up and down the wall

Wall drills

Shoot and Drive for the rebound

Player 2 moves into the circle to receive a ball from blue player 1. Blue 1 immediately moves in to take up the rebound position with the defender (green player 1) and battle for the rebound. If the shot is put up from A, the rebound position is the area marked by the semi circle. The player must guard this area from her opponent.

Rebounding

Side to Side Pass

Players work in pairs with 1 ball. The worker (white) receives the ball from feeder (blue) at shoulder height while moving left and right alternately (approx. 1 metre either side of central position). Encourage workers to land on their outside foot (ie. on right foot when moving to the right and vice versa) and then step towards feeder with second foot to release the ball.

Warm ups

Single handed passes and movement

Aim is to keep the ball moving continuouslyPass the ball against the wall at a point further down the wall so the ball rebounds at a low pointReceive the ball with your opposite handpass the ball back to the wall at a higher point so that the ball rebounds off highreceive the ball with the opposite handPlayers should be moving from right to left as the ball moves up and down the wall

Wall drills

Time your run - pass and move

The Player with the ball passes to player in space on the left. The player receiving the ball jumps into the air, prior to pass and turns in the air to receive ball, finishing up facing backwards to return ball to player in the same queue. This player then passes diagonally to the right.

Group practices

Receiving under pressure Getti...

4 players 1 ball 2 feeders with the ball have to feed the ball to a Attacker that is tightly marked by a defender. Each time the attacker receives the ball she feeds it back to the feeder that did not pass the ball to her.

General

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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Run, receive and pass Passing ...

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.<BR> After 10 passes rotate.<br>Repeat, receiving on the other side.<br><b>Progression</b><br>Blue 1 turns in the air before landing.

General

Receive the ball off cone Gett...

Player 1 runs to the cone in the centre. On reaching it the player should make an explosive movement to either side of the cone (running in the direction of one of the outside cones). The feeder (player 2) then feeds the ball into player 1. Players swap roles and repeat.

General

GA Receive Set Plays - Netball...

The WA and GA will start in a staggered position, with one player (GA in this example) on the line and the other (WA) positioned off the lineBoth the WA and GA will offer for the centre passGA receives the ball from the CWA recognises that they did not receive first ball and drives deep down court to receive the second phase ball from the GAThe GS will hold their space until the WA has released the ball and the GS will receive the ball into spaceThe GS will put the ball up for a shot

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Drive to receive Movement - Ne...

2 players; 1 feeder and 1 worker standing a metre apart.The worker must drive to the left before changing direction and running back to receive the ball in the middle where they pass back to the feeder.Repeat 10 times in total (5 times to the left and 5 to the right) before changing over.

General

Passing and reactions: Listen,...

Two Players, One ball. The receiver Stands on the center cone, facing AWAY from the feeder. The feeder, standing three meters away from their partner is standing in a forward stance, ready to pass the ball. The feeder will give a command, directing the receiver the either stay, run left or run right. Depending on the command, the receiver must make a quick and decisive 180 degree turn to face their partner before then driving to receive and return the pass from where they have been directed to by their partner. This drill will ensure your players drive onto the ball and don't dawdle.

General

Receive from the left and pass...

Players set up two sets of lines which are facing one another. The two lines which start without the ball both sprint into the middle of the area to receive the pass from the left. After receiving the ball they then pass it straight over and follow their pass. The front players in the two lines which don't have a ball now both drive into the middle to receive the pass from the left and then throw the ball straight over and follow their pass.

General

Netball: Out and in to receive...

1 worker 1 feeder 1 ball 4 spots Worker runs out one of the spots to run back to the middle to receive the ball pass it back to the feeder and run out to the next spot (either in clock or anti clock wise direction).

General

Ball Handling Circuit Group pr...

Set Up: half court area, 12+ players, 8 balls. 4 stations each with 1 worker and 2 feeders with a ball each. A wall is required at station 4. Station 1: 2 feeders, each passing short sharp balls to a worker who is running side to side receiving and passing the ball. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 2: 2 feeders, feeder 1 delivering a loose, short pass, worker to receive and pass back, then drive back for a long pass from feeder 2. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 3: 2 feeders, Short pass from feeder 1, short pass from feeder 2, medium pass from feeder 1 and then a long pass from feeder 2. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 4: 2 feeders, two short flat passes alternating between feeders, one long pass from feeder 1, worker turns and passes to the wall, catches and returns the ball to feeder 1. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station.When workers have been to each station, swap with a feeder and repeat.

General

Receiving under the post Shoot...

in pairs the worker runs out to touch the circle edge and then runs back in to receive the ball after which they return the ball to the feeder. The worker should then run out to the edge of the circle again (different place) and returns to catch the next ball.

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Netball: Ball catching skills ...

Two players stand two meters apart. The receiver turns their back on the feeder and awaits their instructions. When the feeder gives the command, shouting left, right, above (their head) or center (into the player's body) the receiver must quickly turn around and be prepared to receive the ball, where necessary taking two to three small but fast steps to the side in preparation for receiving the pass.

General

One arm catch and return Ball ...

1 feeder and 1 worker 1 ball. Feeder throws the wide left right to the worker who has to run out to either side catching the ball and returning it with the outside arm only.

General

into the middle and receive Pa...

minimum of 8 players set up in square grid as shown in picture Ball is passed round the square with players timing their move so that they run onto the ball at an angle towards the middle of the square.

General

Line drive - through court mov...

Set up: One ball, full court, 5+ players.1. Players line up down the middle of the court, evenly spaced. 2. Ball starts at one end and will simply be passed down to each player. 3. Players have to make a movement and time this with receiving the ball.4. Player recieves a pass then turns and passes down the line.

General

Shuttles Footwork - Netball Dr...

4 players or more. 1 ball.<BR>Blue 1 drives forward to receive the ball from White 1.<BR><BR>Blue 1 lands, turns and feeds to Blue 2, before returning to the back of the blue line.<BR><BR>Blue 2 feeds to White 1 driving on to the ball.

General

Catching Overhead Ball skills ...

Pass the ball quickly from one hand to the other, at about shoulder height.<br>Try both static and moving. Vary level at which you pass the ball - from ankle height to full stretch above your head.

General

Criss-Cross Pass - Land on out...

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.<br /><br /> After returning the ball the red players swap places.<br /><br /> Repeat once more. Time the cross-over moves so that players receive on the move.

General

One Handed Pass and Catch Ball...

One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally. Both players are catching and throwing the ball with one hand and at shoulder height.

General

Choosing Sides - 5 players Foo...

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns. Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the defender can go either way. Player 1 must try and pass to the unmarked player as quickly as possible.

General

Ball Collection - Reflex test ...

Both players move in the same direction with the feeder moving backwards. The feeder must play the ball to any side of the receiving player, within arm's reach, for them to react to, collect and pass back as quickly as possible. Players progress like this from one side of the court to the other, taking short fast steps, staying up on the balls of their feet.

General

Work the Middle Player Passing...

Blue Player 1 has the ball and passes it to the centre player who moves to their right to receive the ball, before receiving, rotating and passing the ball to Player 2. Player 2 then passes the ball back to the centre player who has now run to the other side to receive the ball.

General

Ball Handling and Coordination...

A Worker and 2 Feeders set up in a triangle about 3m away from each other and each player has a ball.Worker throws the ball up in the air to start the drill.Whilst their ball is in the air:F1 passes a ball and the worker catches it and puts it between their kneesF2 then passes a ball, which the worker catches and immediately passes back to F2The Worker then catches their own ball again.

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receiving the ball SESSIONS
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Building passing power and strength

Develop your player's ability to execute a strong, direct and accurate pass to help maintain possession of the ball.

Attacking Principle - Dynamic movement to maintain possession of the ball

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

Back To Netball Session

The session mixes both attacking and defensive practices, whilst ensuring players are safe at all times adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Footwork - Turning in the air session

This faster netball session targets your players' footwork, attacking movement and straight line balls

Master the Basic Footwork

This session will help improve your player's footwork, in a number of basic but effective drills.
receiving the ball ANSWERS
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Does anyone have a drill to encourage U11s to come forward for a pass?

Does anyone have a drill to encourage under 11's to come forward for a pass rather than asking for the overhead pass all the time as they are 'running away' from the ball in their haste to get to the circle?

Jacqui Davis Coach, England

what drill could i do to improve running into space?

what drill could i do to improve running into space for netball ?

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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Need to speed up.

How do I get my team of inexperienced under 8's to move the ball faster through the game?

Archived User Coach

Passing Problems !!!!

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

Getting shooters to hold strongly?

I have two new shooters to work with in seniors, we have been working on circle rotations during the preseason. I'm now trying to get them to understand the importance of holding to receive the quick passes in from the circle, any suggestions?

Janet Clarke Coach, Australia

Clearing out and re-attacking

I have a strong team of u21's who play brilliantly, except for running into one another space. Is there a drill which focuses on clearing out before re-attacking as a group?

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How do I break a bad habit of bunching?

I have a low grade, 10 year old team (3 new players). I can not get the team out of the habit of bunching and standing with hands in the air. I have tried lots of things, some work, but they tend to revert back to bunching when the pressure is on. Can anyone suggest a simple solution.

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Warm up before a game

What would you consider to be a good 15min warm up before a game in limited space for 11 year olds?

Archived User Coach

Shoulder passing drills

Hi, I coach a team of good standard 9 and 10 year olds. I am coaching them to pass the ball up the court more quickly and with pace, using shoulder passes. Can you recommend any good drills for this. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

james Coach, England

How to get around a tall GK?

Does anyone have any tactics on how our GS can get around a very tall GK and shoot? The GK is 6ft 5" with very long arms and our GS is 5ft 4"!! Any tips or tactics would be appreciated! Thanks :-) x

paula xox Coach, England

How can I shoot against a VERY tall defender?

Next week I'm due to play against two really talented defenders who are both very tall! One of them use to be my coach so I'm feeling the pressure- she's very quick and can push you to the edge of the circle well. What would be the best way to outwit her? I'm younger so I thought maybe my speed and fitness but I mainly play GS so I feel like I need something else?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Kate Coach, England

.SHOOTERS TRAINING SESSION

Hi, I am starting of as a first time coach helping the shooters get ready for the representatives netball. I have played GS AND GA for over 20 years and would like to know how and what is the best way (drill) to get the shooters strong enough for rep?

Theresa Dargin Coach, Australia

Shooter Split Landing Drills

Can anyone assist me with some drills to perfect the split landing in the circle. I have a couple of shooters who are moving their grounded foot and getting stepping calls. How to we perfect the 2 grounded feet split landing.Cheers Kristy

Kristy Smith Coach, Australia

How to double team a tall shooter

How to stop lobbing over the defender to a tall shooter?

Anthony Downes Coach, Australia

Is foot dragging an offence

When is it an offence to drag the feet?

Richard Coach, England

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

U10's making space and passing...

Hello all, I have been coaching my u10's currently for 2 years now. They are a fabulous little team i.e. gs holds and defence box out etc however we are never winning games! They are currently playing up a year and after sitting back and watching what is going wrong I had noticed they all seem to be in one area so no-one can drive into a space to receive a direct fast ball. When this occasionally does happen the ball is not released fast enough and consequently intercepted! I was wondering if anyone has an tips on space, driving into space, and early passes! This team could be amazing if we sort this is out! Please help!!!!!!!!!

Mia Kersey Coach, England

How to stop players catching w...

My players always catch their balls with fingers pointing towards it. What can I correct them

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Two weak U13 players in my tea...

coaching u13s have 6 good players and 2 that this their first season.For this first half of the season most of their training has been catching and throwing .I find that they are not improving so on game days the other players are reluctant to pass it to them as they either drop the ball or pass it to the opposition.I am struggling to know what to do 

Michelle Thomas Coach, Australia

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