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Triangle drill

Set up a triangle with two players on each point. Players have to weave from the back to in front in order to receive the pass from the player to their right (ball travels in a clockwise direction). Once players have received the pass they then pass the ball to the front of the next point in the triangle for another player to weave and receive.

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Triangle Offering- Pass and Dr...

Divide your group into three equal groups.Play starts with the ball at the bottom end of the triangle, while the two players at the other end will come forward ready to offer to receive a pass.Once the ball is passed, the player who didn't receive the ball should drive to be in space to receive another pass.Finally the player who started with the ball needs to make a move to receive the pass.Once all three players have received the ball the ball is passes to the next group of players, ready for the drill to start again.This drill is ideal for teaching players to offer a passing option to their team-mates.

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Interception Triangle Intercep...

The defender (green 1) attempts to intercept the ball as it is passed between 3 static players. It's important that the three attacking players are not standing too far away from each other. Focus on the defender.

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Triangle 2 vs 2 Getting free -...

Set up a triangle with cones. 2 players are attackers, 2 are defenders.Attacker starts on the top of the triangle and the other starts on one of the bottom corners.They are defended by 2 defenders the whole time.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to the other attacker and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. Again they pass to the other attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle.They receive the ball back again and the other attacker runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes one of the bottom corner spaces and the drill repeats.

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Triangle for Getting Free Gett...

Set up a triangle of attackers (3m apart) with a defender in the middle of them.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to one of the other attackers and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. They then pass again to either attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle. They receive the ball back again and the first attacker they passed to runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes the free space and the drill repeats.

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Triangle pass 2 Movement - Net...

Max 12 players. Triangle set-up. 1 ball 1 player from front of each line drives into the centre of the triangle to pass and receive the ball. The ball must be received by all three players and then sent back to the original person before the next 3 players come i

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Triangle drill Interception - ...

Set up a triangle with two players on each point.Players have to weave from the back to in front in order to receive the pass from the player to their right (ball travels in a clockwise direction).Once players have received the pass they then pass the ball to the front of the next point in the triangle for another player to weave and receive.

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triangle pass Movement - Netba...

Max 12 players. Triangle set-up. 1 ball 1 player from front of each line drives into the centre of the triangle to pass and receive the ball. The ball must be received by all three players and then sent back to the original person before the next 3 players come in

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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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Triangle Chasing Game Passing ...

2 teams (standing alternate) 2 balls. <BR> 1 team starts passing the ball in one direction around their team. The other team then passes their ball the same way to try and overtake the ball from the team that started.

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Triangle Tag Warm ups - Netbal...

In groups of 4. Three players hold hands, with the fourth player being made the tagger. The fourth player (green player 1) has to try and tag a named member of the triangle (in this case player 1).

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Triangle Offering- Pass and Dr...

Divide your group into three equal groups and add two defenders inside the triangle. The three attackers attempt to keep the ball between them, driving after they pass to move and be available for the return pass.Play starts with the ball at the bottom end of the triangle, while the two players at the other end will come forward ready to offer to receive a pass.Once the ball is passed, the player who didn't receive the ball should drive to be in space to receive another pass.Finally the player who started with the ball needs to make a move to receive the pass.Once all three players have received the ball the ball is passes to the next group of players, ready for the drill to start again.This drill is ideal for teaching players to offer a passing option to their team-mates.

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Intercepting Triangle Passes I...

Defender (green 1) attapts to intercept ball passed between 3 static players. Important that 3 players are not to far away from each other.

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Netball: 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:<br>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 <br>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 <br>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

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Free on the Circle Edge Gettin...

Set up a small triangle of cones on the circle edge, to one side. A defender stands in this area.Have 2 attackers (A1, A2) positioned as shown in the diagram.A2 passes the ball to A1 and runs into the triangle on the circle edge.A1 passes back to A2 who is now defended.

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MAD- Make A Decision. Decision...

Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One ball.Players are to pass the ball to either of the other two lines then move to the opposite line.The aim is to keep all 3 lines balanced so there is always someone to pass to. No post is to be left with just one player.Set goal for players to be able to maintain lines for 30 seconds.

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Swing for Passes Getting free ...

Set up two squares side by side about 4 x 4m each.Have a Feeder positioned at the top of each square, with an Attacker and a Defender in one of the squares.The Feeder next to the box of the Attacker passes the ball to the Attacker, and the Defender tries to intercept. If the Attacker receives the ball they pass to the other Feeder and then run into the other box to receive the ball back. In this way they swing from side to side, trying to get free for every pass.6-8 reps and then swap overFeeders can swing the ball (pass between each other)The Attacker can pass back to either Feeder

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Attacking bow Movement - Netba...

3-6 players, 1-2 balls, 1/3 space.1 feeder with a ball stands at the top of the triangle.2 other players (workers) make the base of the triangle.Working players drive in the shape of a bow. They will cross paths and need to communicate. The feeder will deliver random balls so workers need to be ready to recieve a pass at any point.Progression 1: Bring in a defender. Progression 2: Two sets of workers set up opposite eachother across a whole 1/3 space. There are 2 feeders. The drill plays out as above but when the coach calls 'swap' one worker from each side swaps sides and continues the drill.

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Timing the Interception Interc...

Get into a group of 4 with one ballTwo players will be feeders and will stand approxiamtely 4-5 meters apartOne player will be a static attacker The other player will be a defender The two feeders will simply pass the ball between them The defender will be moving around the attacker maintaining an open body position The defender will time their movement and go for the interception The defender must get 4 successful interceptions before they can switch out

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Agility and Accuracy DIY Drill...

Set up 3 cones in the shape of a triangle Place a 4th cone with a ball on in front of the triangle The worker will complete a footwork pattern - of their choice or given by the coach They will then drive hard towards the cone with the ball, pick up the ball and hit a certain target - this may be a brick on the wall for example

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Footwork and Accuracy DIY Dril...

Get into pairs with one ball - one player will be the worker and the other the feederCreate the shape of a triangle - you may use 3 cones if you feel more comfortable The worker will simply use fast footwork to move around the triangle Once the feeder says 'GO' the worker will turn and drive onto the dropped ball The worker will retrieve the ball and try to hit a target - this may be set up on a wall for example

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Figure of eight Interception -...

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.

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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.

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Figure of 8 defence Defence - ...

Players work in 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.

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3 feeder anywheres Decision ma...

5 players, 1/3 space, 2 balls3 players set up in a triangle, these are the feeders.2 players set up back to back in centre of the triangle. The top feeder is 'free'.1. Feeders deliver 5 'anywheres' to players. Players then turn and either deliver the ball to the free feeder or directly to the other passing feeder. 2. They then begin 5 anywheres with the opposing feeder. This time they do not pass the ball themselves, they either drive straight to the opposing feeder or if they are still busy pass the ball off to the free feeder.

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Zonal Defending Zone defence -...

2 lines of players start of the backline.Attacking players set up, stationary in a triangle formation, opposite the 2 lines about 5 meters away.1 defenders starts by positioning themselves in the middle of the stationary attackers.Ball starts with 1 of the players on the backline.The pass to the other player on the backline and immediately get in a defensive position to intercept a pass.The player who has received the ball looks to pass to 1 of the stationary attackers.The stationary attacker then returns the pass to the player on the backline.The backline player then attempts to make another pass to an attacker.The 2 defending players should be occupying space around the attackers, looking to intercept the passes from the baseline player.

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triangle drill ANSWERS
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How to improve goalers movement in the ring?

i coach an under 15s team and my gaolers are struggling to move in the ring. They seem only make straight leads and do not get in front. Are there any drills or advice to help my gaolers move efficiently in the ring?

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Drills for movement in the attacking circle?

What are the best drills to train GS and GA timely movement in the attacking circle?

D Agius Coach, Malta

Shooting set up drills and movement in the circle

I need shooting drills for around the circle to help my team on weekends. I don't want drills that have nothing to do with moving the ball around the circle and shooting. I want shooting set ups for game day please.

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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

triangle defense

how do you defend properly against triangle passing .. any drill suggestions

Brittany angelica Coach, United Arab Emirates

creating space

How to get my players to create space. They are under 14's and not all play club. aAt times they crowd or fall over each other.

Leanne Abbott Coach, Australia

How to improve goalers movemen...

i coach an under 15s team and my gaolers are struggling to move in the ring. They seem only make straight leads and do not get in front. Are there any drills or advice to help my gaolers move efficiently in the ring?

Jenn Westmorland Coach, Australia

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