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Catch and Pass

4 cones are placed as shown in diagram and players work in pairs with one ball. The worker (red) runs to any cone, changes direction and receives ball from feeder back in the centre. This practice works on a quick change of direction.

Passing

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

feint shot in to a pass

Blue number 1 dummies a shot and passes the ball to number 2. Number 1 runs across towards the goal, to receive the return pass and shoots. The two attackers become next two defenders

Shooting

Follow your shot

White player 1 throws to Blue player 1, then runs quickly into circle and receives ball back. White player 1 then shoots, collects the ball, and passes to Red player 1, before joining the back of the Red player's line. Red player 1 does the same from the other side and the drill continues.

Rebounding

Mark and rebound

One shooter from each side runs out and into the circle. X passes the ball to the free shooter who balances then shoots. Defender should defend the shot and also work to receive rebound and then return the ball to X.

Rebounding

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

Rebound - groups

White player 1 throws to Red player 1 and then follows in to mark and catch the rebound from the Red player's shot. The White player returns the ball to the next player in their line and joins the back of the Red player's line. The Red player in turn joins the back of the White player's line.

Rebounding

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

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

Turn and Pass

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.

Movement

Run vs pass game Small games -...

Two equal teams The team on the outside have to run a relay around the outside of all the cones (each player runs around once). Meanwhile the players in the middle have to pass the ball around the smaller square and see how many times they can pass the ball around their square in the time it takes the other team to all round the outside. Swap teams.

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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, 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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Cones - run/balance/shoot Move...

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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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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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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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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Pass and Run - In front, behin...

Players stand in 2 lines, with a feeder in front of each line. Players pass the ball out to their feeder and then swap sides (going in front or behind the other passing player) to receive the return pass from the other feeder. Players receive the pass from the feeder and then pass to the next players for them to go again.

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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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Train Run Warm ups - Netball D...

Players line up in single file. The front player runs in any direction and the rest follow. On the coach's whistle the back player runs to the front and takes over the lead.

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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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Running the gauntlet (no ball)...

In a designated area, using lines or cones, the white team must attempt to dodge past each defending player. Defending players can only use sideways movements in order to prevent this.

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Weave and Shoot - Relay Race S...

Set up two equal lines of players, stood behind 5 cones which lead into the goal circle.Each player must weave around the cones, picks up the ball and shoots the goal. After the shot players collect the ball and replace it for the next player in line to run onto (if you have more than 8 players, one player can stand behind the goal line and pass the ball to the incoming players).

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Running the Gauntlet (with bal...

To be played in groups of 8. 2 defenders stand in each section of the court. 2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ball between them. They must make a given number of passes in each third before progressing to the next third. Defenders must stay within their own third. Progression<br />You could put 3 defenders in each third.

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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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Set Play - Attacking Centre Fo...

WA starts wide drawing the WD with her. GA also starts wide. The GA drives should time their run in court to receive the ball. The WA drives in court to receive the pass from the C who then runs up court to receive the return pass. The C then catches the ball and plays to the GA who has made the run to the other side to lose their marker and then passes to the GS to complete the move. C - WA - C - GA - GS

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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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Turning and changing direction...

Individually, run into a space. On the whistle jump into the air, landing right or left.<br />Turn on first landing foot, point other foot into new space and run into it.<br />Same can be done with a ball. On the whistle, throw ball in the air, jump, catch, land and pivot.

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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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Shooting Movement - Getting closer to the post!

Use the lead run to lose your markers and get closer to the post to make the shot easier for your shooters!

Creating decisive, reactive, quick players!

Develop your players physicality on court to be able to react and adjust to passes and make interceptions. This come from reading the game and being physically conditioned to consistently be adjusting.

2 on 1 Defence of a Centre Pass

It?s a common cliche, but you?re most vulnerable after you have just scored. Make sure your defence from the centre pass is strong with your players working together to create interceptions.

Centre Pass Attack

Restart after every point with an attacking mentality. Use the possession of the ball as an opportunity to attack with set structure and form.

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.

Developing effective team defence to deny space and force errors up and down the court!

Develop your defenders ability to deny space to prevent them from gaining any depth and struggle to make connections across the court.

Developing speed, stamina and endurance to maintain optimum performance

Fitness, something which everyone has the ability to improve and what can make all the difference when it gets close at the end.

Penetrate the space to maximise attacking options

Be clever with your movement to penetrate the space and maximise your attacks.

Build Match Fitness: Speed and Endurance Session

Are your players match fit and ready to put in 100% effort for the full hour? Make sure they are with this week's speed games and stamina running plan!

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!

Denying Space - Channel, Shadow and Intercept!

Improve defence throughout your team and deny the opposition space with this forcing the error and interception plan

Through Court Play, Set Plays and Backing Up

Use this exciting extended skills session to improve how your team use the full court, support one another and bring the ball down court

Star in Agility and Endurance!

Get your players starring on court, by improving their agility and endurance!

Netball Conditioning: Fun All-Round Fitness Session

Flexibility, speed, plyometrics and fundurance - work on all of these systems in this fun and tiring fitness session!

Shooting Technique - Making the shot Session

Fine tune your players' shooting before the festive break and get them scoring, with a flick of the wrist and a swish of the net!

Netball Conditioning - Performing when tired

Are your players fighting fit? Test their ability to shoot and pass when they're physically tired!
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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

How to get girls to stop crowding and move into space??

I am coaching Under 13's (girls aged from 8 - 12) just wondering what the best way to get them to move into space and not crowd would be.

Archived User Coach

i am trying to get my teams to use channels down the?

i am trying to get my teams to use channels down the attacking court to stop getting in each others way. any ideas for drills and practice please.

Chris White Coach, England

Can someone run through the best warm up stretches?

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

How do I stop 10 year olds from stepping ?

What drills are there to help stop 10 year olds from stepping

Archived User Coach

i have been set a task to come up with a 6 week training programme?

i have been set a task to come up with a 6 week training program for a netball player, with the main aim to increase their endurance levels. i have planned for 3 sessions per week resulting in 18 sessions all together and i was wondering what sort of drills are appropriate to use so that there is a noticeable increase in endurance levels without having to make the player just literally run around for 40 mins a session. please help??

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How to make the girls run?

How to make the girls run? The girls in my team are not running.

Archived User Coach

I need some help with quarter & halftime talks

What are some good things to say to a team who are losing by a fair amount at halftime.?? They are 12 years old. How can i get them to keep motivated & not give up??

Linda Robers Coach, New Zealand

Any drills to encourage players to move in front of defenders?

My junior squads tend to ask for a ball to be passed to them, even when there is a defender nearby-often resulting in interceptions. I have tried playing bounce pass only games which works really well, just wondered if anyone had any other ideas I could try ?

jill Coach, Wales

Why can't my players put practice into play?

In training im teaching drills to come to the ball..or to get to the open space to recieve the ball...Why can't they practice it in there game?... Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

naomi Coach, Australia

Teenager new to coaching... Suggestions welcomed

Hi all, My daughter is about to start coaching for the first time and it's expected she'll have a group of 10 years olds in C or D grade. I'm struggling to remember what her capabilities were at that age and she's looking for some suggestions for drills to start off with until she gets a handle on where they're at. Is anyone currently working with kids around that age/ability bracket? Does anyone know if any of the weekly drills are aimed at beginners/introductory levels? From the ones I'm seen, they're aimed at an intermediate level so I'm assuming some of the games would be OK, but most of the drills would be beyond their capability.Thanks in advance.

Lyn Coach, Australia

Any fun tips on teaching beginners the positions on the court ??

The girls I am coaching have never played before and are aged 6 to 7 years, I really need some ideas to teach them the positions of the court - any tips or drills anyone can recommend?

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how can i get free off the center pass off

i am having trouble getting free on that center pass off can anyone help

Archived User Coach

Landing and foot work

I need some training tips to help girls with landing and foot work?

sharon smith Coach, New Zealand

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

Grade 1 0/7 first time players

Hi im coaching the grade 1 netball team this year. Its my first time coaching so i just want some tips on how to start with practice. Some easy drills and things to do with them to make it fun and so they can learn.Thank youLindie

lindie swarts 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

I need to run a trial for our ...

I need help setting up a trial format for the netball club

sharlene Coach, New Zealand

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
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