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Box Drill

A min. of 8 players standing in four corners of 1/3 of the court, one player with a ball. Player 1 passes the ball into the space ahead of player 2 who runs on to receive the ball and passes it into the space ahead of player 3 etc. Players move on to next group after the pass. Progressions:Change direction. Second ball starts opposite the first. Shrink and stretch the square.

Group practices

Complete The Square - 3s

Players 1, 2 and 3 stand on 3 corners of the square. Player 1 has a ball and throws it to the 4th corner for player 3 to receive it. She lands, turns and feeds to player B who is moving into the free corner.

Passing

Complete The Square - 4s

Split the group into 4s with 2 balls. The feeder (Blue Player 1) has two balls, she passes to Blue Player 2 who passes first to her right. She then receives another pass from the feeder who then passes to the player on the left. Progression - White players move around player 2 so worker must use their periphal vision.

Passing

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

Couples Pass

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.

Passing

Crossroads

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

Group practices

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

Figure of eight

Split players into pairs with one ball and three cones, placed in a triangle. The feeder stands above the top of the triangle. Using quick, small steps the worker has to rotate around the cones in a figure of 8 before then receiving the ball and returning it to the feeder at the top of the triangle. Start slowly before gradually increasing the pace.

Interception

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

Workers in a Square

Split your group into 8s (2 balls are needed for this pass and move exercise). The balls start on opposite corners and are passed clockwise. Each worker, after having passed the ball, swaps places with the player across the square that passed the ball at the same time.

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Defensive Square Defence - Net...

Get into 4's with 1 ball Using cones create a '+' to split your area into 4 boxes2 players will be feeder - one either side of the line The other two players, one will be an attacker and the other a defender - they will start one side of the line, in one box (that feeder should start with the ball) The attack must receive the ball from the first feeder, they can then choose which feeder they pass it toThe attacker must now receive the ball in another box The attacker will work until they have received one ball in each box without the ball being touched by the defender or any mistakesThe aim of the defender is to prevent the attacker getting the ball The practice is continous - the attacker will stay in until they have successfully completed their 4 boxes, likewise the defence will stay in until they make a tip, interception or force a mistake

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Short Long Square Movement - N...

8+ players in 2 lines facing opposite eachother at diagonal points of a rectangle. One player at the start of one line with the ball. Player at the front of the other line drives to the space opposite the player with the ball and recieves the long pass. They then pass back to the line they came from with the short pass and join the back of that line.Same thing happens from the opposite line.As the coach calls "short" or "long" the rectangle to get larger or smaller.

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Complete the square Passing - ...

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.

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Give and Go in the square Pass...

Players stand on a corner of the square to begin with, one player has the ball in hand.The player with the ball passes the ball anti-clockwise to the player on the next cone nearest them<br>They then follow their pass, running all the way out to the cone and backThe next player repeats this (pass, run out touch next cone and run back)Drill should be continuous.This practice is excellent for teaching players to catch on the move, turn and pass.

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Complete The Square - 3s Passi...

Players 1, 2 and 3 stand on 3 corners of the square. Player 1 has a ball and throws it to the 4th corner for player 3 to receive it. She lands, turns and feeds to player B who is moving into the free corner.

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Interception Square Intercepti...

Working in 2 teams players must make passes across the square. When the ball reaches the other side it counts as a point. The teams work in opposite directions, one team horizontally (blue), one team vertically (green).Players on the outside edge can move up and down the length of their line, but can not move off it.Players in the centre of the square can move anywhere within the square but must make sure they are aware of the players around them.The focus of the practice is on the defenders.The 2 defenders (red) work inside the square and can only intercept passes from their allocated team.

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Workers in a Square Warm ups -...

Split your group into 8s (2 balls are needed for this pass and move exercise). The balls start on opposite corners and are passed clockwise. Each worker, after having passed the ball, swaps places with the player across the square that passed the ball at the same time.

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Pass and move into square Pass...

Set out grids 5 by 5 m. For the practice 1 player on each corner with 1 ball between 4. Player passes ball clock wise and after pass moves to touch the cone in the middle of the square and back out again.

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Complete The Square - 4s Passi...

Split the group into 4s with 2 balls.The feeder (Blue Player 1) has two balls, she passes to Blue Player 2 who passes first to her right. She then receives another pass from the feeder who then passes to the player on the left.Progression - White players move around player 2 so worker must use their periphal vision.

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cross over Movement - Netball ...

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.

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Follow My Leader Movement - Ne...

In pairs. One person takes the lead and the other must follow as close as possible. On the command from the teacher the pair change direction and therefore change the leader.

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2 lead drive Passing - Netball...

minimum of 8 players set up in square grid as shown in picture Ball is passed round the square with players timing their move so that they run onto the ball Players should lead out to then change direction to receive the ball

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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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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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Two Balls, Two Games Group pra...

Two way game of netball with 2 teams and 2 balls! Each GK starts the game at their end with a throw-in from the back line. Each team has to look after their ball and give their GS opportunity to score. If their GS scores the ball goes back to the opposition's GK.

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Street Tag Warm ups - Netball ...

Split your players into 2 teams 4v4 with one ball to start and mark out a square grid (20x20) by using cones.The white players (catchers) pass the ball between themselves to try and tag the black player (escaped prisoner) with the ball.The black player has to stay inside the grid, as do the white players. White players can only move when they do not have the ball.Once the black players gets tagged they switch with the white player who tagged them.

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4 Corners - Short Long Movemen...

One ball, 1/3 space, 6 players.4 feeders form a square.1 defender and 1 attacker work in the middle of the square.Attacker is to pass and recieve one short pass and one long pass from each corner.

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Working on a 2 vs 1 Getting fr...

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.Within the square, there will be 2 defenders and 1 attacker.The attacker can offload to either feeder.However, if the attacker cannot get free within 3 seconds OR the attacker is holding the side of the free feeder - the ball can swing to the free feeder.The ball can only be swung once, at which point it must be passed to the attacker.The attacker must still try to get free each time for the first feed.The practice allows the attacker to work on a 2 on 1 situation.

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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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The Clock Passing - Netball Dr...

Split players into groups of at least 10 players, with one ball between them inside a square grid (half a third).Players work in pairs (1-4) who start opposite one another. The ball starts with the number 1 (top left corner).The ball is passed around the outside of the grid. After the player has thrown the ball they switch places with their partner.Players do the skill practice for 1 minute then rotate clockwise to the next numbers start point.Challenge - if players do not make it to their point in time and miss the ball they are out.

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Sharp driving Attack - Netball...

Set up: 2 post players, 2 balls, 4 cones set up in a square, 1/3 space.Workers line up behind a cone and drive straight out to first cone to recieve a sraight pass from passer.The worker then straight drives across to side cone, recieves a pass from other passer. Drives forward to front cone and receives diagonal pass from the first passer.Worker then drives sideways to the final cone to recieve a pass from the opposite passer. Worker drives midway between the front cones and recieves a pop pass.The worker then returns to the liine they came from and next worker drives out.

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Pass and Move around the box P...

The red players around the outside square have a ball each and move anti-clockwise around the box. Red players must make a pass inside to the blue players when they are on a corner and receive the return pass when they reach the half way point down the line. They then play another one-two pass receiving the return pass on the corner of the square.

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Midcourt driving - peel off Ge...

One ball, half court, 1+ workers, 1 feeder, 4 cones1. Worker starts at centre circle. Drives straight circle edge. Drives diagonally out to either left or right, drives straight foward to circle edge, drives straight back drive, square drive to centre court then receives a pass at top of the circle. 2. Bring in defender

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Pass and Move - Box Passing - ...

The red players around the outside square have a ball each and move anti-clockwise around the box.Red players must make a pass inside to the blue players when they are on a corner and receive the return pass when they reach the half way point down the line.They then play another one-two pass receiving the return pass on the corner of the square.

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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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Pass follow and return Passing...

4 players in a square ( cones can be used ) players pass the ball clockwise around the 4 corners of the square. After each pass the player follows the ball to the next corner and turns to return to receive the ball by the original corner when the ball comes round again. All players should be moving before they receive the ball.

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Defending the Overlap Passing ...

Have 2 defenders, who take it in turns to mark a play.If the defender is drawn to A1s run then A2 can pass back to the next person in the A1 line which gives the A1 in play the option to open out to receive the ball.A1 has the options again to play to A2 who has run in or straight to A3.

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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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square SESSIONS
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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!

The Magnificent 7 - Developing player position knowledge

Where to begin with absolute beginners? That's the question this session answers as we teach your players positions and their respective working areas!

Forward and Square Passing Play - Fewer Interceptions

Try this passing session with your team - You'll be surprised by how few intercepts they give away once they've mastered this style of passing play
square 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

What are the best drills to get the team to pass without giving the ball over when under pressure?

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Who can send me an example of a training session for?

Who can send me an example of a training session for a A3 team where the training lasts 1 hours from warn up to warm down

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goal keeper

Do you have any tactics for a goal keeper? just so that they can improve. So far they cant quite intercept all balls & judge where the ball is heading. any ideas for improvements?

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Passing Problems !!!!

Hi I am a first year coach of a 9 and under team.My girls are struggling with the concept of running to space and receiving a pass on the move while advancing the ball to our attacking third.It seems no matter how hard i try to implement drills for passing at practice, come game day the girls still group together and call for the ball standing still. Any ideas/drills anyone could suggest would be greatly appreciated. Regards Mark

mark roberts Coach, Australia

Ideas for improving focus and calming our defenders?

My defenders often loose focus and try to concentrate on too much. They watch the ball, their player, where the post is, our player, there wings, put up wrong arms, run past player etc. Our drills are spot on, and training is generally very good, but when we get into a game they loose confidence, panic and and look like they are being turned inside out. They are 15/un Open.

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How to improve team communication on court?

i have begun to coach an under 11's team and they don't talk to each other or work as a team and i was wondering if there was any good tips to get them to do so?

Courtney Wright Coach, Australia

defending the shooter who keeps stepping in

What is the best way to defend the shooter who after faking a shot turns to WA or c on circle edge, passes out, takes a step nearer to the post and receives return pass either once or several times?

Alison Hall Coach, England

Hi I'm looking for a drill I had last year

Hi the drill I'm after was on a bonus session: netball conditioning-change on direction the drill is called square Running

Ashley Gray Coach, Australia

response to intercept

How do you get players to respond to one of their team members intercepting a ball. I find when someone intercepts, the team does not make leads quick enough and we end up throwing the intercept away.Any drills to practice this?

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Short WA - tall defence

I have a very short WA who really struggles with her pass when she has a tall defence. Does anyone have any tips on how to get around this or have her improve her pass off?

deborah love Coach, Australia

how to mark the player in netball

i need to know some techniques when marking a player in netball.

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Slowing down the game

Does anyone have any tips or drills to help slow down the speed of a game? My 14b side are rushing their play and as a result silly mistakes are being made. I have looked on this site and tried google but cant find anything.

chantell morgan Coach, Australia

Can this drill be used for attacking/ receiving ball in space?

Hi, Do any netballers or coaches know if this drill could be used for attacking if you treat the 3 black Cs as only posts and the grey C drives into the space to catch the ball. just to practice running into space to receive ball?

Anna Mae Samuel Coach, Northern Ireland

First Training Session

I'm coaching a team for the first time on my own this year. So my question is what do I start with and include in the first training session? They are 13 year olds and I'm unaware of the ability.

Jacinta Biddulph Coach, Australia

What is a tactic for defending a back line pass?

I am looking for a tactic for the attacking side to use in order to stop a ball travelling down the court

Sophie Coach, Wales

Agility in the sport netball |...

why is agility important to the sport Netball and how can players use it in the sport

Renee Coach, Australia

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