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3 vs 3 Backline Pass to Centre Third

Dividing the court in half lengthways and widthways, players are aiming to get the ball from a backline throw into the centre third. Simple 3 vs 3. The player starting the drill is a GK and so cannot enter the centre third.

Attack

Defence Standard set-up

The WD and GD will set up on the inside of their player - this will automatically force the attackers outwards towards the sidelines The C will pick one attacker to mark NOTE: this is usually the WA as if the GA receives the ball they are a lesser threat as they aren't in the circle. The GD will then be able to try keep the GA high up court away from the circle The other defender who did not get double marked will simple get ball side and force their attacker wide

Centre Pass Set Plays

ICE CREAM

This is a very simple relay practice with the emphasise on the player running in catching the ball and landing on one foot and then the next. The players are required to say ICE with first foot touching the floor and Cream when the2nd foot hits the ground. then pass and follow the ball to the other side.

Footwork

Interception Triangle - Progression

Get into 4's with 1 ball 3 players will create a triangle shape and will each be a feeder One feeder will start with the ball (in the example, the player at the top of the triangle) The worker will receive 3 balls from each post:1) The feeder will simple drop the ball, the worker will need to drive forward to collect the ball and pass it back to the feeder 2) The second ball will be over the workers head - so the worker will drive back on an angle towards one of the spare feeders and intercept the pass. The ball will then be passed back back to the feeder 3) For the final ball the spare feeder (who the worker did not drive towards) will enter the triangle. The worker will need to cut across and intercept the pass Once the worker has recieved all 3 balls from that post they will move onto the next post and do the same 3 balls Once all 3 posts have been used (so the worker has recieved 9 balls) they can switch out

Interception

Interception Triangle

Get into 4's with 1 ball 3 players will create a triangle shape and will each be a feeder One feeder will start with the ball (in the example, the player at the top of the triangle) The worker will receive 3 balls from each post:1) The feeder will simple drop the ball, the worker will need to drive forward to collect the ball and pass it back to the feeder 2) The second ball will be over the workers head - so the worker will drive back on an angle towards one of the spare feeders and intercept the pass. The ball will then be passed back back to the feeder 3) For the final ball the feeder can pass the ball anywhere and the worker needs to quickly react and collect the ball Once the worker has recieved all 3 balls from that post they will move onto the next post and do the same 3 balls Once all 3 posts have been used (so the worker has recieved 9 balls) they can switch out

Interception

Line drive - through court movement

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.

Extras

Simple run through with progressions

Set up: One ball, 5+ players. Set up two lines of players facing each other with one passer in the middle. Ball starts with front player in line. Player delivers a pass to the stationary passer, receives it back in the middle and passes in front to opposing line. Player then joins back of the line. Progression 1: Add in change of movement Keep the same set up. Instead of driving straight through. Players now drive out (away from stationary passer) and then change direction to drive towards passer and receive a straight pass. Ball then gets passed to opposing line, as before and player joins that line. Progression 2: Add light defence Keep set up the same with the change indirection. Add in a defensive player to disrupt the area. Progression 3: Increase defence Add in another defender of get the original defender to become more ‘active’.

Attack

Suicides

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.

Footwork

The Backline Pass Roll

The GK has a back line pass. The Centre takes up her position just in middle of transverse line giving the impression she is not going to be involved in this immediate passage of play... but SHE IS! The WD and GD roll away to opposite directions (taking their chasing opponents with them) leaving huge space for the centre to drive into receiving the ball at the top of the circle. The centre, remembering to use the 3rs (receive, rotate and release) passes to the WD, who passes to the GD. Again the ball has progressed from defence to attack over 2/3rds of the court in 3 "simple" passes.

Movement

Varied Running - Up and Down the court

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

Warm ups

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

General

Dodging Getting free - Netball...

Split players into 4s inside a coned area. The attackers (white) start with the ball on the outside of the playing area. To begin with White 2 feints a movement one way and then sprints in opposite the direction (to begin with use a passive defender). After white 1 has passed the ball, she then has to do a feint dodge and run in opposite direction to receive the ball. Try to get 3 / 5 passes in a row before possession changes.

General

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.

General

ICE CREAM Footwork - Netball D...

This is a very simple relay practice with the emphasise on the player running in catching the ball and landing on one foot and then the next. The players are required to say ICE with first foot touching the floor and Cream when the2nd foot hits the ground. then pass and follow the ball to the other side.

General

3 vs 3 Backline Pass to Centre...

Dividing the court in half lengthways and widthways, players are aiming to get the ball from a backline throw into the centre third.Simple 3 vs 3.The player starting the drill is a GK and so cannot enter the centre third.

General

Chest pass Passing - Netball D...

Players in pairs with one ball about 5 metres apart.

General

Pivot catch and pass Footwork ...

In this relay the player running out to catch the ball turns in the air to land on the back foot and pass the ball back to the line of players they have ran from with the next step.

General

The Backline Pass Roll Movemen...

The GK has a back line pass. The Centre takes up her position just in middle of transverse line giving the impression she is not going to be involved in this immediate passage of play... but SHE IS! The WD and GD roll away to opposite directions (taking their chasing opponents with them) leaving huge space for the centre to drive into receiving the ball at the top of the circle. The centre, remembering to use the 3rs (receive, rotate and release) passes to the WD, who passes to the GD. Again the ball has progressed from defence to attack over 2/3rds of the court in 3 "simple" passes.

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

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Developing basic fundamental s...

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.

Reverse Pivot For Beginners

Teach your players this movement pattern to help them trick their marker and spin into space!

Movement Skills - Making Space to receive the Pass

Improve your players' movement. Teach them to make intelligent runs to open up space and slice through the opposition's defence!

Simple yet effective ways to beat a defender!

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

Dominant Team Force - Speed, Agility and Power

Physically, netball requires power, speed and agility. Give your players the extra edge over the opposition by developing their physical attributes.

Pre-season Session 1 - Back in the swing of it!

Encourage concise, decisive movement from your attackers to create space and maintain possession. Outwit the defenders and take your games by storm.

Learning to dominate your space!

Space is a vital commodity on the netball court. Teach your players how to create space and take advantage of it with driving leads to make connections and dominate their area.

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.

Attacking Principle - Driving onto the ball to maintain possession.

Make the most of every center pass by encouraging your players to drive onto the ball and make a solid connection with the passer.

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.

Attacking Principle: Developing Set Plays for Throw Ins

Create the options at set-pieces so a baseline free throw soon becomes a goal scoring chance.

Developing passing power and accuracy!

Passing accurately and powerfully with this attacking session, using sharp, direct passes to reach their team-mates

Attacking Principle - Turning in the Air!

Get your players turning in the air and developing this attacking principle, giving them the advantage on court!

Star in Agility and Endurance!

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

Defending Principle - Tight teamwork to maximise the ZONE defence

Don?t underestimate the value of defending. It?s the only way to start an attack!

Attacking Principle - Maximising set play opportunities 'The Goal Line Throw in'

Set-pieces are your chance to create a sustained attack and maximise possession of the ball.

Three Foot Marking: Stop giving away penalty passes!

Teach players to jump back, judge the distance correctly and stop giving away penalty passes with this beginners three feet defending session
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Simple Session Plan

Can anyone help with a Session plan I need to do for assessment in the coming months, looking for something simple and to the point.  I am running out of ideas?? 

Maureen Perez Coach, England

hi i jut started playing GK for a local netball team?

hi i jut started playing GK for a local netball team and i am struggling abit, im not sure on what i can and cant do, ie jumping and waving my arms etc plz help

Archived User Coach

Any ideas on how the shooters can feed themselves closer to the goal?

Hi can u give me some ideas on how the shooters would feed themselves closer towards the goal. What i mean is by passing the ball in and out 2 one person and moving closer 2 the goal at the same time . Something simple for girls aged 10.

Waireti Te Amo - Tipuna Coach, New Zealand

I am coaching a deaf 8 yr old HELP

I am coaching a team of 8-9yr olds one of which is deaf. I am having problems getting anything to help me with this. Also I am wanting to print off some simple warmup drills eg basic run to first third walk back knees up walk back etc but have picturs for her aswell, but the session planner is more advance than this- I am wanting to do the same warm up for the start of each training and game. Any help ould be fantastic!!!

Archived User Coach

Girls aged 10 chasing their partners on defence and not watching the ball?

Hi I have a team of 9/10year olds, when the ball is coming through the court and they are on defence, they have started chasing their partners and not watching the ball. At some stages today, they had their backs to ball, and no idea where the ball is? Any good drills out there, that work on marking the partner, but watching where the ball is too?  Looking for those intercepts. They have started facing their partners, Thanks.

Vannessa Schedewy Coach, New Zealand

linking of stage 1 to 3 defence

can any one help me really desperate - i need help i am trying to plan a session for my linking of 3 stages of defence but i am struggling has anyone have a session plan that i can use for reference whilst setting out my session plan any layouts and pointers would be VERY much appreciated Thank you

sharon moher Coach, England

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

What are some warm ups or drill used with cones?

I need help, I can't figure out any cone drills or warm ups. Mainly looking towards footwork, fitness and changing direction.

Kerrie Dargin Coach, Australia

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.

Archived User Coach

Under 9's WD picked up for repeated contact

Looking for a simple drill to teach Under 9's defensive play without contact

Dan Threadgold Coach, Australia

Leading and coming forward drills

What drills do you do for leading in under 11s? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Ashlyn Hermansen Coach, Australia

what ways can i get stronger arms

how can i get stronger arms, apart from doing push ups for passing the ball better and quicker?

Ekeesha Rathnayake Coach, Australia

Drills for 3 players?

I have 3 beginners all under 11 and need some simple drills to do with them. Any suggestions?

Holly Hamilton Coach, Australia

How do I stop players from bunching up

Players are all running towards the ball in a corner and not spreading out Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Louise Attard Coach, Australia

gymnast with amputated arm

Bar routine for gymnast with amputated arm

Mandi Smith Coach, United Kingdom

First Time Coaching Year 2s.

I have played netball pretty much all of my life, but this week I will be starting to coach year 2's (age 6/7/8). I am sure they will all be new to the sport, and I could really use some advice on what to do. Any tips, or training excersices, or videos I could watch would be amazing.

Matilda Mackie Coach, Australia

I am coaching a deaf 8 yr old ...

I am coaching a team of 8-9yr olds one of which is deaf. I am having problems getting anything to help me with this. Also I am wanting to print off some simple warmup drills eg basic run to first third walk back knees up walk back etc but have picturs for her aswell, but the session planner is more advance than this- I am wanting to do the same warm up for the start of each training and game. Any help ould be fantastic!!!

Archived User Coach

How can I improve my coaching ...

I have coached for the past 2 seasons, with my teams not having a lot of success. I am hoping that I can coach again for a third season. I want to improve my coaching skills and knowledge over the offseason, so if I am given the chance I can be the best coach that I can be and hopefully lead a team to success.

Archived User Coach

How do I break a bad habit of ...

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.

Archived User Coach

Teenager new to coaching... Su...

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

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