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1 vs 1 Movement

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 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.

Getting free

Defenders Dictating Play

Create a narrow channel for 2 attackers and 2 defenders to work in, from the centre circle to the end of court. Have a feeder on each side of the channel; both able to move along the side. Attackers are attempting to play the ball over the baseline. Defenders are focusing on keeping the attackers high or forcing them to make as many passes as possible. (The more passes the attackers are forced to make the better. This is because they are more likely to make errors under fatigue and gives the defenders more opportunities to intercept.) Points Attackers pass the ball over the baseline = 1 point to Attackers Defender intercepts the ball =1 point to Defenders Best of 5

Defence

Passing - Mix it up!

In pairs, standing about 2 metres apart, players pass to one another using a variety of passes: Chest, shoulder, bounce pass, high pass (to extended arm but feet still in contact with floor).

Ball skills

Quick criss cross

Split players into groups of at least 8 players, with 2 balls set up as per diagram. The balls start with the 2 end players in the same line. Players pass the ball straight to start the practice but there after the ball goes diagonally. Repeat for 1 minute then players switch positions. Players pass to the same player and receive from the same player every time.

Passing

Street Tag

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.

Warm ups

Switch

Example GD clears and runs in a crest WD moves to receives ball from GK and passes the ball to GD GD then passes the ball to C The Centre should take up a position just over the transverse line in the centre third. This will prevent congestion in the goal third and give the WD and GD space to bring the ball through and consequently the ball carrier has an option of a team-mate ready to receive ball further up the court. The WD and GD are set up as shown. One of these players will cut across the other (taking her opponent with her). This creates space for the other player to drive into with the opponents chasing. The player who drives across (this is called clearing out) continues to run in a crest shape and offers for the next pass. The subsequent pass may well go to the Centre and by now the ball should be 2/3rd up the court in 3 passes. If the timing is correct the ball should travel up the court in a straight line. The team has successfully converted good defence work into an exciting attack.

Movement

The Clock

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.

Passing

The Three Musketeers

Split players into 3s. White players are attackers, the blue players are the defenders. The 3 attackers aim is to get to the other end of the court. They must make 3 passes in each third before progressing to the next one (3 defenders in each, this can start as static defence and gradually become more active as the attack progresses). Players attack up the court twice and then down the court twice before switching with the next group of three.

Group practices

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

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.

Group practices

Switch Movement - Netball Dril...

Example GD clears and runs in a crest WD moves to receives ball from GK and passes the ball to GD GD then passes the ball to C The Centre should take up a position just over the transverse line in the centre third. This will prevent congestion in the goal third and give the WD and GD space to bring the ball through and consequently the ball carrier has an option of a team-mate ready to receive ball further up the court. The WD and GD are set up as shown. One of these players will cut across the other (taking her opponent with her). This creates space for the other player to drive into with the opponents chasing. The player who drives across (this is called clearing out) continues to run in a crest shape and offers for the next pass. The subsequent pass may well go to the Centre and by now the ball should be 2/3rd up the court in 3 passes. If the timing is correct the ball should travel up the court in a straight line. The team has successfully converted good defence work into an exciting attack.

General

Pass and Switch Warm ups - Net...

Set up:2 ballsa third court space8+ players4 lines, 2 facing eachother. 2 players (workers) from front of the lines swith no ball, drive straight to receive a flat pass from the line directly opposite.Ball is passed back and working player changes angle to receive a lob over top.Working player turns and passes ball back to the line they started in then diagonally cuts across to the opposite lineWorker drives onto ball and receives a flat pass from the receiver of previous pass.Worker passes to the line diagonally opposite from where they started.

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Single Leg Jump Turn Injury Pr...

Start on one leg facing forward Slightly bend your knee of the leg on the ground Jump and turn 90 degrees, in the direction of the standing leg, using your hips to twist your bodyLand softly with a bend in the knee on the same leg you took off from Return to your starting position and repeat Ensure you practiced on both legs

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Rebound & Restricting Reboundi...

3 stage progression drill aimed at improving defenders ability to be first to rebounds.Players split into pairs.Stage 1 - attacking players starts behind defending player. On the coaches signal, attacker tries to get round the defender, with the defender using their body to prevent the attacker from reaching the ball. Attacker and defender switch after every go.Stage 2 - same as above but the movement is initiated by the defending player bouncing the ball.Stage 3 - same again with the movement starting after the attacker has taken a shot. The defender here is trying to be the first to claim the ball off the rebound.

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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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Zig Zag- Finding Space and Cha...

Set up: Half court, 3 stationary feeders, 3 balls, 1 attacker, 1-3 defence.<br><br>Feeders are placed in an extended triangle formation. Each feeder has a ball.Attacker drives out from transverse line to first feeder where a pass is received, attacker returns pass and moves around the feeder.Attacker does so with the other two feeders in the extended triangle formation creating a 'zig zag'.Attacker works her way through the 'zig zag' in both directions without errors.

General

Reactions off a Wall DIY Drill...

Get into pairs, with a ball each and find a space on a wallBoth players will pass their ball at the wall at the same time They will then catch their partners ball - so the balls have switched

General

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.

General

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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Passing - Mix it up! Ball skil...

In pairs, standing about 2 metres apart, players pass to one another using a variety of passes: Chest, shoulder, bounce pass, high pass (to extended arm but feet still in contact with floor).

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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.

General

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.

General

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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Passing and Cutting Through Co...

Set up:<br>2 balls<br>4 corners in partnersPartners drive out together. One to receive a pass (attacker A) from feeder in opposite line and one to anticipate defending the oncoming attacker from diagonal side.Feeder (from opposite line) delivers ball to either one of the drivers who then becomes the attacker.Attacker A delivers ball to opposite attacker who has driven from the diagonal side.Attacker A to drive and cut through court to receive the ball from diagonal opposite feeder.Defensive partner to defend oncoming space/person.Attacker to receive the ball in front of defender.Ball returns back to line. Workers to return to line.

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Clearing Group practices - Net...

Form two lines side by side (A RED and A BLUE) Set up 3 feeders in a triangular shape The player at the front of the BLUE queue will start with the ball They will pass the ball to the first feeder (1) they will then follow their pass and drive around the back of the feeder to re offer for the next ballAt the same time the player at the front of the RED queue will drive straight and receieve the ball from the first feeeder (2)RED will then pass to the feeder straight ahead (3) and follow their pass, moving around that feeder Feeder 2 will pass the ball to BLUE who will have driven around the first feeder to recieve a straight ball (4) BLUE will then pass off to the third feeder (5) and follow their pass, going around the back of the feeder and re join the opposite queue RED will have driven around feeder 2 and will receive the ball from the third feeder (6) they will then pass the ball to the next player at the front of the BLUE queue

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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 &quot;simple&quot; passes.

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Feeders Adjacent Getting free ...

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.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.

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Attacking Principle: Maximising Possession through the straight line ball

Find your fastest route to goal with passes too fast for the oppositions defence.

Decisive attack to provide ball carrier various options

Get your players all on the same page so their movement is decisive, direct and threatening with every attack.

Developing Tight Man-to-Man Defence!

Tighten up your defence and get your players man marking the opposition, building upon their current basic defending skills

Movement Skills - The Roll

Help your players to receive the pass with this space-finding session, getting players to escape their marker with the spin and go!

Handling and Passing - Fun Skills, Games and Challenges

Plenty of games and challenges in this netball plan to test your players' passing accuracy, as they develop their teamwork and ball handling skills
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How do you teach Gk and GD to talk?

How do you teach GK and GD to talk? I know I need to teach my 14yr olds to communicate in the circle, but what exactly should they be saying? And how do I teach them to switch partners in the circle when they need to rather than getting caught out focussing too much on one player? They're an awesome pair, and I think if we can address these two issues, they will be scary good. Thanks for any help. Heather.

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Using stratagies in netball

Hi, i am predominantly a U12yrs coach but i want to transition in to coaching the high school girls. I love all these drills and session plans and have found them very helpful, but i am looking now for information on strategies used in netball eg/strategic positioning of players when changing from attacking to suddenly defending after a turnover, or when should the GA drop back . when to use a zone defence or side-on defence. All these questions that aren't covered by drills. Is there somewhere to get this info or is it just learn as u go. Thank you

Lisa Coach, Australia

I need some defensive circle communication drills

Hi, I am struggling to locate some drills that I deliver on communication between my circle defensive unit. I have the forming a v around a single shooter with the back player directing the front defender. but maybe some space ownership drills would help with the communication and relationship between the players.I look forward to hearing some great ideas as always.Donna

Donna Bradshaw Coach, England

How to move in the circle

How to move around in the goal circle Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

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Defenders to switch inside circle

How to learn defenders to switch inside circle Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Marie Coach, South Africa

The monthly charge for Sportplan?

After the free joining fee, how much is the monthly fee for sportplan?RegardsJM

JM Coach, England

GS strategy to just stand by the post

Hi, my daughter is tall and plays GS. Her current coach keeps telling her to hold her position to stay by the post and not lead out. She is frustrated at this strategy as she feels she is not improving. What are your thoughts?Thanks Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Helen Scott Coach, Australia

Starting strong in a game

I am coaching a team of teenagers, who have lost the majority of their games. They are improving and still in good spirits. However I find they start the game really rough, sometimes it continues to go down hill, but often they have a really good second half. How can I get them to start strong? Do I need to look at my warm up???

Rachel Rehu Coach, New Zealand

Can I transfer my membership from rugby to football?

School rugby season has finished. Can I switch my membership to football for this term (then cricket for the summer)? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

D Whipp Coach, England

Sport selection query

If I look to purchase one individual sport, can I then swap it for another sport as many times as i want?

Ryan Gould Coach, England

How do I add a new payment card to my account?

There is only an option to update the expiry date on my existing card details but this card is no longer valid and I need to add in new card details.

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Sports

how do I change to a different sport which I added to my profile?

Crystal Coach, South Africa

switching mid quarter netball

my coach asked my daughter to lie and said she had an injury so she could switch players is that allowed?

Nichola Webster Coach, England

defence around circle. tips for wd c

what are the best ways for WD and C to effectively defend on the circle

Celia Fielke Coach, Australia

attacking

what is the best tactic or strategies to use to bit the opponent defence?

victor nesphory Coach, United Kingdom

Beginers / U11

how to plan a session that keeps them engaged

Margaret Scholten Coach, Australia

To Change or not to change...P...

I have began coaching Under 9's this season, we have played 3 games and I have kept the girls mostly in the same positions as my plan was to spend a few weeks in an Attacking Position, then a few in a defending position and then say the last 5 games in the area you are best at and enjoy the most. I was planning to change positions for this Saturdays game, but training has been cancelled due to bad weather. My question is, do I change their positions on game day with limited time to do any sort of game plan etc or do I just keep the same as the past 3 games? I know there is no right or wrong however I am interested in your opinions.

melissa halliday Coach, Australia

I need some help with quarter ...

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

How do you teach Gk and GD to ...

How do you teach GK and GD to talk? I know I need to teach my 14yr olds to communicate in the circle, but what exactly should they be saying? And how do I teach them to switch partners in the circle when they need to rather than getting caught out focussing too much on one player? They're an awesome pair, and I think if we can address these two issues, they will be scary good. Thanks for any help. Heather.

Archived User Coach

My goal shooters have lost the...

they are shooting from too far away and are missing a lot of goals Do I take them back to basics? they are 12 year old girls. We lost the grand final by 3 goals and there has been a team change for the Spring season.

Christine Stephen Coach, Australia

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