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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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GK Backline Set Play Set Plays...

GK backline throw inGK backline passes to – WD on circle edge pocket – GK drives up for a square pass from WD – GD receives pass from GK in centre third – C receives a straight pass – GA straight pass – WA straight pass into the goal third – GS straight pass top of circle – WA circle edge pocket – pass into GA to put up shot.

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Defensive Triangle Set-Up Cent...

The GD and WD will set up on their outside of the opponent and force them inwards towards the centre of the courtThe C will drop back to the line to close down the attackers spaceWhen the whilstle blows, the attckers will try to drive straight out but will be forced into a small space and closed down by all 3 players

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Backline Stack Set Plays - Net...

WD and GD will start in a stacked position, one behind the other with the WD in front The C will start just inside the centre third to allow the WD and GD spaceBoth players will split and go in opposite directions to make an offer for the ball The WD is likely to receive the ball The GD will then change direction and drive down court to offer for the next ball from the WDThe C will receive the ball from the GD - they must ensure they time their movement correctly

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Circle Edge Set-Up Set Plays -...

WD will set up ball side on the circle edge GD will set up away from the WD to give them space and to balance the court - they should try to be ball side also C will start back just inside the centre third, this will allow the WD and GD space The GK will pass the ball to the WD (holding ball side) The GD will then drive to receive the second ball from the WD C will then make a move to receive the ball from the GD

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Stack Set-Up Set Plays - Netba...

The WA and GA will start in a stacked position, so one player will be on the line (GA in this example) and the other player approximately 1-2 meters directly behind (WA)Both the WA and GA will offer for the centre pass, however the player on the line (GA) will lead the movementIf the GA chooses to go right, the WA must go in the opposite direction, so they would go left as shownThe WA receives the ball from the COnce the WA has received the ball the GS will time their movement and drive out of the circle at an angle to receive the ball from the WAThe GS will then do a 'give-and-go' with the C, who would have drive to the top of the circle and landed circle edgeThe GS will receive the ball from the C and can put up a shot<br>ORThe GA can receive the ball from the GS under the post

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WD, GD Split Set Plays - Netba...

WD and GD will set up to present an offer, however they will not be receiving the ballThe WD will start ball side and pull wide, taking the GS and WA with them to leave space in the middle The GD will pull wide the other way and take the GA away to leave space in the middle The C will time their movement and drive hard down the middle to receive the ball from the GKBy this time the WD and GD will have driven down court to offer for the next passThe WD will receive the ball from the CThe GD will receive the ball from the WD

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GS Exit Top Centre Pass Set Pl...

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 line Both the WA and GA will offer for the centre pass WA will receives the ball from the CGA recognises that they did not receive first ball and will clear out to get down court into the circleThe GS will then exit from the top of the circle to receive the ball from the WAThe GA will time their movement to enter the circle and receive the ball from the GS allowing her to put up a shot

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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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Screen Set-Up Set Plays - Netb...

The GA will set up on the line ensuring their defender is on their inside (as shown)The WA will start off the line and not directly behind the GA - you need the defence to believe you are going to offer straight for the ballThe WA will go around the GA, as they are holding this space, and receive the ball from the CThe GA will then flip out and receive the next ball deep into the goal third The GS will hold their space until the GA has caught the ball and turned full so the GA is ready to release the ballThe GS will receive the ball from the GA and they can put up a shot

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Overload Variation Centre Pass...

The WA and GA will set up on the same side of the courtThey should be in a staggered position, so one slightly in front of the other (as shown in the diagram)The WA, GA and WD will all come over the line to produce an offer for the ballThe WA should cut their angle towards the ball and receive the pass from the CThe WA will then do a 'give-and-go' with the WD, who should receive the ball lateral to the WAThe WA penetrate down court to the circle edge to receive the ball back from the WDThe GS will hold their space until the WA has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GAThe GS can choose to take the shot (as shown in the animation)<br>ORThe GA can receive the ball from the GS under the post

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Centre Deep Set Plays - Netbal...

The WA and GA will start in a staggered position, with one player (WA in this example) on the line and the other (GA) positioned off the lineBoth the WA and GA will offer for the centre passWA will receives the ball from the CGA recognises that they did not receive first ball and will clear out to get down court into the circleOnce the C has passed the ball to the WA they will then drive deep down court to receive the second phase ball from back from the WAThe GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GAThe GA should be able to receive the ball from the GS under the post

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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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Centre Pass Set Play - WD Role...

C back to WD – Straight pass to GA – GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third from GA – GS passes to C at top of circle – GS receives straight pass from C in front of hoop.

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Overload Variation Set Plays -...

The WA and GA will set up on the same side of the courtThey should be in a staggered position, so one slightly in front of the other (as shown in the diagram)The WA, GA and WD will all come over the line to produce an offer for the ballThe WA should cut their angle towards the ball and receive the pass from the CThe WA will then do a 'give-and-go' with the WD, who should receive the ball lateral to the WAThe WA penetrate down court to the circle edge to receive the ball back from the WDThe GS will hold their space until the WA has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GAThe GS can choose to take the shot (as shown in the animation)<br>ORThe GA can receive the ball from the GS under the post

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Netball: Centre Pass Set Play ...

C passes back to GD – delivers a straight pass to WA – GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third – GS passes to C at top of circle – C passes into GA to put up shot.

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Banana Peel Centre Pass Set Pl...

Set up:<br>Half court with a goal post, 1 ball, 4-8 players ( centre feeder, 2x midcourt, 2x shooter, 2-3x defence).Starting from centre circle, a feeder passes the ball to one of two players.The player who calls 'banana', the straight driver, receives the pass.Player who does not receive the pass, 'peels' out and drives to the top of the circle.The pass is released from the 'peeler' at top of the circle, to a shooter in the circle then to another shooter in their preferred position.

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Netball: Centre Pass Set Play ...

C back to WD – Straight pass to GA – GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third from GA – GS passes to C at top of circle – GS receives straight pass from C in front of hoop.

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WA/GA Cross Set Plays - Netbal...

The WA and GA will set up centrally and off the line - ensuring they are both ball side (with their defenders on the outside, as shown)The player slightly in front, in this case the WA, will lead and drive out for the ball but cross over to the GA's sideLikewise, the GA will go the opposite way and cross over into the WA's sideThe GA will receive the ball from the CThe WA recognises they haven't been used and will put their outside foot down and drive hard to receive the second phase ball on the circle edgeThe C will clear wide, to give the WA space, but then drive hard at an angle to receive the ball at the top of the circle ready to feed inThe GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, receive it from the C and put up a shot

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Centre Pass Set Play - WD Atta...

C back to WD – Straight pass to GA – GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third from GA – GS passes to C at top of circle – GS receives straight pass from C in front of hoop.

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Set Play - Attacking Centre pa...

WA and GA line up in the middle slightly off-line behind each other On the whistle both players split to receive the ball. WA drives one way, GA drives the other way to create a second option <div>C - WA - C - GS</div>

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Double marked Centre Pass Set ...

It is common that the defending C will drop back and double mark either the WA or GA, if that happens... <br><br>The WA has been double marked and therefore will pull wide taking both the WD and C with her - this has now left room for the GA Both the WA and GA will drive out and offer for the ball, however the GA will receive the ball from the CAs the defending C has been pulled wide, it will allow the atttacking C the central channel to drive hard and get the ball from the GA at the top of the circle The GS will be holding their front space and receive the ball from the C ready to put up a shot

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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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Im looking for suggestions on set plays and; drills?

Im looking for suggestions on set plays amp; drills for a netball carnival

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Does anyone have set plays that cover all of the netball?

Does anyone have set plays that cover all of the netball court including side and base line throw ins?

Tracy Downing Coach, Australia

How do you analyse a netball game?

 Ive been watching recorded footage of our games (Div 1) and national series (ANZ Championships) and was wondering how I can analyse these games to teach my players how to analyse their own games by also viewing the footage?

Venetians Coach Coach, Australia

defence side line throw in and warm up drill

Hi, I am a new A Reserve netball coach this year and wondering if anyone had a few set plays for a defense throw in, by this I mean a side line throw in or a base line OUTSIDE the goal circle. very hard. And if anyone could help me with a gameday warm up for 8-9 girls, including goal shooting please and thanku

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Positional changes during game - should I rotate my U12 players or not?

under 12's team of 9 do i still play them in all positions

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Need Netball Help ASAP

So i'm coaching a group of year 8 students who have little knowledge about netball and the skill i have to teach is positional play and i have no idea what to do as a practice drill and modified game ?

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Questions for an U/10 Team

HI, so I am coaching for my first time this year, and I am coaching an U/10 group of girls. I am trying to get them to learn:1) How to get them to work as a team2) How to look for the person without their player3) How to stay in front of their playerand 4) how to not clump.I know that that is a lot of things but where do I start and how do I start? Any answers are much appreciated!!!!Thanks so much!!!!!!!!

Aine Guilfoyle Coach, Australia

what is a compositional piece in netball

what would you create or arrange eg planned situations

gerda wilson Coach, Northern Ireland

Does anyone have set plays tha...

Does anyone have set plays that cover all of the netball court including side and base line throw ins?

Tracy Downing Coach, Australia

Court systems? | Sportplan

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

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