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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

Diagonal Passes

4 players line up, each standing on a corner of the square with one player stood between two cones with the ball. The drill starts when the player with the ball passes the ball diagonally, anti-clockwise, with a chest/ shoulder pass to the next player who is running forward to receive the pass. After they have passed the ball the players should stand on the next cone. This player then passes diagonally to the next player before running to the next cone.

Group practices

Round High Pass

Split into pairs with 1 ball. White player 1 moves forward to receive either a short pass or a bounce pass from Blue player 1 and returns the ball. White player 1 then runs around Blue player 1 before receiving a high pass and returns the ball to Blue player 1, repeat. NB Encourage White player 1 to lead with one shoulder when moving back in order to signal to the feeder.

Warm ups

Run and Pass

Teams of 3 or 4 players. Each team numbers themselves 1-2-3-4 and has one ball. The ball should be passed around the team in numerical order whilst moving around the set area. After each pass the player has to run around one of the cones on the corner. Restriction: The player receiving the pass is not allowed to run round the same cone as the passer and the same player is not allowed to run around the same cone consecutively.

Passing

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

Side Steps

Pair your players up, with 1 ball per pair. The player that is the worker receives 3 passes to the left over an increasing distance, then repeat with 3 passes to the right (worker runs back to centre each time.) Encourage the worker to try to land on their outside foot.

Footwork

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

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 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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Receiving a heigh pass Interce...

This exercise shows you how to collect a heigh pass ( or interception)

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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.

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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.

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Run ahead Getting free - Netba...

Set up 2 lines of cones of, with 5m across between each cone and line. Players with the ball start on the right channel and the players without the ball in the left. Player without the ball runs ahead to the cone just in front of the cone the player cuts to the other line to receive the ball. On receiving the ball the 2nd player in the left channel starts to run and cut to receive the ball from this player. etc last player receiving the ball walks it back to the start.

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Netball: Roll dodge - Sportpla...

For the first few run throughs blue 1 is a static defender. White 1 steps across the defender with their right foot, pivoting on the left and then rolls around the back of blue 1 (turning her back) to receive the ball from X.

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Roll Chain Getting free - Netb...

In groups of 6 or 7 set up as below. Before receiving the ball the player must roll before receiving the ball. Ball should advance through the court in a straight line.

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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.

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Netball: Getting free - Sportp...

The attacker has to try and get free and receive the ball by any of the 4 corner cones on the floor. Once they've achieved this the attacker returns the pass and starts in the middle again.

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2 vs 1 Passing Getting free - ...

3 Players; 2 Attack and 1 Defence set up in an area of court relevant to their positions.The marked attacker passes the ball to the other and then moves into a space and gets free from the defender to receive the ball back.

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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.

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Netball: Triangle for Getting ...

Set up a triangle of attackers (3m apart) with a defender in the middle of them.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to one of the other attackers and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. They then pass again to either attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle. They receive the ball back again and the first attacker they passed to runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes the free space and the drill repeats.

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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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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.

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GA Receive Centre Pass Set Pla...

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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Changing Direction Getting fre...

4 cones are placed as shown in diagram.<BR>Red player 1 runs to any cone, changes direction and receives ball from White player 1 back in the centre. Defender (Blue player 1) must stay with Red player 1 and go to the same cone before returning to the middle. <BR>Progression - defender starts passive and slowly increases the pressure applied on the attacker<BR>

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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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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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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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Developing basic fundamental skills

Help your players master the basic ball control skills to move onto executing more complex and advanced skills as players develop their knowledge and playing abilities.

Developing confident feeders!

Develop your players feeding in order to feed the ball accurately into the circle, whilst also improving their confidence.

Giving the first time ball to get the ball A to B as quick as possible

Develop your players understanding the importance of giving the right pass and giving a first time ball.

Working the circle to maximise shooting options

Build upon your players shooting technique and movement inside and outside the circle. Focus on getting your players to work together as a tight attacking unit to maximise chances on goal.

Back to Basics - Effective Footwork

Go back to basics and develop your team?s footwork, helping them to land effectively and make the next pass quickly!

Dictating the centre pass to gain possession of the ball

Develop your player's understanding of how to use their body to dominate and limit the space available to their opponents focusing on a centre pass scenario.

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.

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: Reverse Pivot to outwit the defence in Set Plays!

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

Effective execution of Set Play from the Centre Pass - Intermediate

Master a number of set plays focusing on getting the ball out from a centre pass, through the second phase and into a position to shoot.

Developing evasive attacking skills to beat the defender with pace and angles!

Develop your player's attacking capabilities, to successfully get free from the defender and maintain possession.

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.

Simple yet effective ways to beat a defender!

Outplay your defence with simple yet effective ways to get free in order to maintain possession.

Effective execution of Set Play from the Centre Pass - Advanced

Develop more complex centre pass set plays to instil confidence into your players and maintain possession to goal.

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.

Learning to Balance the Court

Movement off of one another is one of the most important things to understand, yet one of the more difficult skills to execute. This session develops players ability to read their teammates and move off them to keep control of the balance of the court to develop sustained attacks.
receiving 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

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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Immediate balance after receiving a pass.

When a player ( one that has played Netball for some years ) receives a pass how do you stop her from taking a giant step and taking time to control balance, instead of a shoulder width step and have control stright away?

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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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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

Is foot dragging an offence

When is it an offence to drag the feet?

Richard Coach, England

netball basic skill drills

explain fully shooting drills

Hope Setlhoka Coach, United Kingdom

how to beat split ring defence as goaler

Hello, just wondering if anyone has any tips or advice to give to goalers on how to beat a split ring defence. thanks so much

Kealey Coach, Australia

How will we get better at doing this correctly?

How will we do this correctly?

Hayden Lossock Coach, England

Marking a static ga

Have you any tips or drills on how you mark a static ga as a defender

nicole Coach, Wales

steps

how to step when receiving and giving away the ball

sulaiman kigenyi Coach, United Kingdom

what the besr shooting skills

what are best shooting skills in netball

Josiah Mapfumo Coach, United Kingdom

Skills

What are the skills coverd in this drill?

Mikaela Coach, Australia

GS movement

I am needing drills to get a GS to come forward and not always be behind the GK asking for a back ball

Tanya Braund Coach, Australia

how can I make GA recieve efficiently

How can GA and WA receive the ball efficiently

Goal Kaunda Coach, United Kingdom

I nee

I need drills for shooters - not a group 1 player

Anel Mostert Coach, South Africa

Immediate balance after receiv...

When a player ( one that has played Netball for some years ) receives a pass how do you stop her from taking a giant step and taking time to control balance, instead of a shoulder width step and have control stright away?

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Getting shooters to hold stron...

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

Coming forward and getting fre...

I have a player who tends to hang back behind her partner in games, and then tries to move into position to receive a pass. She signals that she is free but doesn't move quickly enough into position so often loses the ball.No matter how many times we work on this at training, when it comes to the actual games she reverts to her standard play but then gets upset when nobody passes to her. She is fast losing confidence as the other players on the team are all moving beyond her level and she is aware of this. Any ideas?

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doe's anyone now any good gett...

hi guys, im jada i just made it into a rep team but i want to get even better with my movement in the circle, i'am a goal shooter and i'm really tall 5, 10 to be exact i'm also only twelve years old but i want to be unstoppable as a shooter because i hate being second. so could you please help me on anything to do with getting free like dodging or something just some sneaky tricks?? thanks guys regards jada

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