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Bulldog

Setup: Choose 1 player to be the catcher - they start standing on the line between 2 thirds, wearing a bib. All other players start spread along the goal line facing the catcher. Game: The aim is for all the other players to run and get past the catcher into the end zone without being caught - the last player still active is the winner. The catcher must try and catch as many players as possible before they reach the end zone. Rules: If a player is caught by the catcher they then become a catcher and start this role on the line for the next run back. Players must not go outside of the blue coned area. Once a player has reached the end zone line they must wait there until the coach signals they may try to run back once all players have attempted to run across. Players can only wait a maximum of 5 seconds after the coach signals they can run from the end zone line - if they do not move after this time they automatically become a catcher.

Warm ups

cross over

Players run across the square to catch the ball and pass down the outside of the square. Use cones to start with but once the players understand its better not to use cones.

Movement

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

Up and Across Passing

To practice running off the ball players work in pairs, with 1 ball between 2. The stipulation for this drill is that one player can only pass square whereas the other one can only straight forward. After each pass the player has to run across to the next cone to be able to receive the next ball and continue the movement.

Movement

Netball: Run through - Two bal...

Divide your players into two equal lines, with one ball with the first player. Two feeders stand in the middle on either side of the two lines. The first player passes to the feeder on their left and then runs out to receive the return pass. They catch the ball and then pass to the next player in the opposite line before joining the back of that line. Drill continues.

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Suicides Footwork - Netball Dr...

A tough fitness exercise that works your players' speed stamina. Depending on your team's age/ ability you can choose to do the simple course (in blue) or the advanced one (in red).Players all line up on the baseline and must run out to each line (starting with closest first) and upon reaching it turn back to the baseline and then out the next line.

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Run out and touch cone - Condi...

After players have made a pass they must then run to any cone on the outside of the court and touch it before re-joining the game. Depending on the ability of your players, you can condition the game so the defenders must follow them to the cone.

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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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Happy Corners Extras - Netball...

Set up: 8+ players, about a third area.Players set up evenly across 4 corners.Opposing players run into the middle and give each other a high five.

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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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Jogging and Footwork Warm Up W...

Jogging and footwork patterns.Players jog around the court, preforming different footwork patterns along different sides can be any lines on the court, players do not have to run around the perimeter).With older players allow the player at the front of the line to lead, the other players must follow their example. Regularly change the player at the front of the line.

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Running Shapes Movement - Netb...

Players must run around the outside of their shape, changing direction as quickly as possible. Players must work at full speed (sprint) for 15 seconds, running around the outside of the cones. After this the coach will should &quot;Jog&quot;. For the next 30 seconds players must jog around their shape and then finally the coach shouts &quot;rest&quot;. During rest time players must put their hands on their head (to catch their breath) and can either stand still or walk slowly around their shape.

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Shuttle Run Group practices - ...

White player 1 throws the ball to the thrower (blue 1) who passes the ball back to 1 as the player runs into a space. 1 lands and passes the ball to the first player on the opposite line (white 4). The exercise continues in this manner.

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Running Drills - 3 part warm u...

Drill 1. Start with a gentle jog around the court, throwing in some sidesteps, high knees and heel flicks. Drill 2. Line up two teams on opposite sides of the court and give each player a number or position. On the coach's call the players who has had their numbers called spint into the center, touch the cone and then run back to their touchline. Drill 3. Finish with some back and forth running. Players complete 10 runs (there and back) as quickly as possible.

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Varied Running - Up and Down t...

Simple jogging x 4 lengthsJog backwards x 2 lengthsSwitch jogging, switching between forward & sideways facing x 2 lengthsJog, grapevine technique x 2 lengthsJog, Zig-zag running - two steps right, two steps left x 2 lengthsStatic squats - keep heels on ground, knees over feet x 10 on each legStatic toe rolls - Up onto toes, rock back onto heels x 20Zig zag at a faster pace - cut out the squeaky shoe noise, so running and not sliding x 2 lengthsSlow walking lunges - 5 to the right, 5 to the left - Head up, keep steady, keep in line, back straightStatic side lunges - 5 to the right, 5 to the left - feet parallel

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Bread And Butter - Turn And Dr...

3-5 players, 1 ball, 1/2 court space.1 player, the feeder stands on the third line with the ball.The other two players (workers) stand about 3 metres away facing away from the feeder.The workers jog away from the feeder. When the feeder calls &quot;turn&quot; or &quot;go&quot; both workers turn and drive towards the ball in anticipation to catch the pass. The feeder can choose either players to pass the ball to.This can be set up with two sets of workers and the feeder can alternate between each set of partners.

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Cones - run/balance/shoot Shoo...

One player, the feeder, starts on the edge of the circle. The other player, the worker (number 1 in the diagram) runs around one of the cones set out on the edge of the shooting circle, then drives back into the circle to receive the ball before making the shot. Shooter collects the successful shot or rebound, passes back out to the feeder and repeats with an alternative cone.

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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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Couples Pass Passing - Netball...

Using a square player without a ball (Red player 1). On command from player with ball (Red player 2) Red player 1 sprints across the box to receive the ball on the other side (the player passing the ball should wait until Red player 1 changes direction on the line). The Red player 2 runs across to receive ball on the other side etc.

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Coach Calls Warm ups - Netball...

Unlimited number of players, 1 ball between 2.The coach calls a variety of movements players are to complete until the next movement. Examples: short long, little feet passes, burpee and pass, pass and run around, pass and shuttle run

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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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The Star Passing - Netball Dri...

This practice encourages concentration and awareness. 3 players (A, B and C) stand on the cones making the top three points of a star (they are static during the practice), the fourth point in made up of a queue of players in pairs. The first pair start. Players 1 passes the ball out to player A and follows their pass, running around them. Player 2 runs staright forward and receives the pass from player A in the centre of the star. Player 2 then passes out to player B and follows their pass running around them. Meanwhile player 1 has run back into the centre to recieve from player B. Player 1 then passes it out to player C and follows their pass around them. Player 2 runs in to receive the pass from player C in the centre Player 2 then passes the ball out to player 1 and player 1 passes it to the next pair. They both then join the back of the line. Rotate the static players as and when.

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Partner agility circuit Moveme...

Set up: Full court space, 4 x mini hurdles, 8x short ladders, 10x cones.Players are divided into 2 groups. Players start at baseline.Two players, from the front of each line begin by jumping over the mini hurdles (set up at right angles to each other).They then run to ladders set up in a cross formation. Action 1: Forward steps into each square.Action 3: Left turn: Forward steps into each square and backwards to return to the middle. Action 3: Right turn. Steps in and out of squares both directions to the middle.Action 4: Stright weave with both feet in each square. Players run towards cones set out in a zig zag formation across the middle third space. Players run from cone to cone in a zig zag direction.The focus is on taking off the outside foot. Players sprint to the end baseline then turn and sprint back to where they came from.

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3 straight forward running eva...

1. Double cut back: WA runs one way, stops abruptly and changes direction before again changing direction for a second time to go and meet the pass. 2. Cut back: WA runs one way, stops quickly - changes direction and runs into space to meet the pass. 3. Double bluff: WA runs and stops, making it look as though they are going to cut back before continuing their run in the direction they were already running to meet the pass.

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Around the cone - meet the pas...

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.As they reach the middle of the square they receive a pass from the passers and pass back to the player who passed the them.Repeat 4 times and then change direction.

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Netball rounders - Throw throu...

Set up a pitch using cones that is roughly the same size as a netball court (30m x 15m) and divide your players into two equal teams.Players <span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;>can run in all areas of the pitch but they are not allowed to run with the ball.Players must try to get the ball to a player in the shooting circle for them to score a point.

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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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Court systems?

Can someone please advise me on where can I locate sound information on court systems?  Thanks.  Wendy

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How do I stop my players from stepping?

my girls are always stepping and I need some drill to help them with that 

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Quick feet vs longer strides

Hi There, My Daughter runs in very big steps, I think if she runs in small quick steps, it will be better and quicker to dodge her defender? Any thoughts and or drills to help with this please? Love this page!!!

Lizelle Erasmus Coach, South Africa

Alternative Centre Pass plays to goal ring.

We currently use standard plays, but looking for different movements to make when a centre pass has been made.

Kim McVarnock Coach, Australia

Tips and tricks of passing the D

Could enlighten me on some helpful tips or tricks on passes to the "D" and within between the mid court to the shooters. Also on some drills regarding their footwork since that was one of the weaknesses that we found. Mistake on stepping and not being able to maintain balance.

Adi Kelera Coach, Fiji

functions of each player

I would like to know the tactics that will help improve the players by playing their role on the court. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Bright Acheampong Coach, Ghana

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

Suggested set plays for youngsters

I like the idea of teaching set plays to stop my girls swarming the ball, but wasn't sure what set plays to use! Are there any on this site or can anyone share their favourite easy ones for 8/9 yo's

J C Coach, Australia

How to Improve stepping

How to improve you players stepping

Teresa 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

Can someone run through the be...

Can someone run through the best warm up stretches to do and should they be done prior to or after cardio warm up? This is for kids netball (10 and under)

Jane White Coach, Australia

Players running around too muc...

How do I stop my girls from running around the court so much. also, not really taking notice of their fellow players on court and they tend to both end up going for the ball. most of the focus is on the ball - not space.

Archived User Coach

Quick feet vs longer strides |...

Hi There, My Daughter runs in very big steps, I think if she runs in small quick steps, it will be better and quicker to dodge her defender? Any thoughts and or drills to help with this please? Love this page!!!

Lizelle Erasmus Coach, South Africa

Basic attacking strategy for 1...

Help, dad thrown in the deep end - what basic attacking strategies do you use for 11 years olds? They have great skill and have played since they were 5 years old, but still run around like headless chickens, everyone calling for the ball and getting in each other's way. Is there a method to this madness I can teach? Some teams look like they know who is going to pass to who and the ball gets from one end to the other fluidly. Impart your netball wisdom on me, oh great netball coaches! Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Kiwi Coach, New Zealand

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