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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

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

Find Your Position

The group is divided into two teams, with each being told which way they are shooting. The aim of the game is for the centre to get the ball to the player called out by the coach as quickly as possible.

Warm ups

Give and Go in pairs

Players work in groups of 4, with two feeders, two balls and two workers. The workers receive the ball from the feeder opposite them and return the pass They then accelerate quickly to receive from the other feeder Drill should be continuous.

Passing

Multi-Ball Madness

Both C players for each team start with a ball both in the centre circle facing the dirction they are shooting and the coach blows their whistle to start the game. Each team is trying to score as many goals as possible during the time frame. The game has 2 balls going at the same time. Every time a goal is scored the GK takes a back line pass. If a ball goes off the sideline normal rules apply You may find a lot of the time there be two balls down one end, this is then where your centre court players should make a difference. If a team intercepts/takes the ball they must try to get it to their shooters to score a goal. When a goal is scored or goes off the backline the ball goes to the GK or GD for a backline throw in. Coach to keep score of the game - extra players can score and umpire where needed.

Small games

Over-Under Passing

Players need to pair up and concentrate for this drill and will need two balls. One player bounce passes every pass while the other plays a chest pass.

Ball skills

Pass and Run 1

Players work in groups of 6 with two balls per group. First two players in each line have a ball Player 1 starts the drill with a pass to thrower and then runs out to the other side where they receive the return pass from the thrower. Meanwhile the next free player (player 3) runs out,looking to receive the pass from player 1. Meanwhile everything is being started and repeated with player 2 passing to the Thrower etc. Drill then continues in this way, but this time to the other side.

Passing

Run through - Two balls passing circuit

Divide your players into two equal lines, with one ball with the first player. Two feeders stand in the middle on either side of the two lines. The first player passes to the feeder on their left and then runs out to receive the return pass. They catch the ball and then pass to the next player in the opposite line before joining the back of that line. Drill continues.

Movement

shooting rotation practice

Three players perform this drill with two balls. Two players stand by the post with a ball each, while the third player is stood outside of the circle. Player one shoots and then collects the ball, before player two passes the ball to the players who is outside of the circle, who then returns the ball to player two outside of the circle. Player three then moves in towards the post to receive the final pass in the sequence, and shoots before collecting the ball. Player one in the mean time, starts the same pass sequence with player two, who is now the new player outside the circle, and the drill continues in this fashion.

Shooting

Two Balls, Two Games

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.

Group practices

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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Netball: Run through - Two bal...

Divide your players into two equal lines, with one ball with the first player. Two feeders stand in the middle on either side of the two lines. The first player passes to the feeder on their left and then runs out to receive the return pass. They catch the ball and then pass to the next player in the opposite line before joining the back of that line. Drill continues.

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Multi-Ball Madness Small games...

Both C players for each team start with a ball both in the centre circle facing the dirction they are shooting and the coach blows their whistle to start the game. Each team is trying to score as many goals as possible during the time frame. The game has 2 balls going at the same time. Every time a goal is scored the GK takes a back line pass. If a ball goes off the sideline normal rules apply You may find a lot of the time there be two balls down one end, this is then where your centre court players should make a difference. If a team intercepts/takes the ball they must try to get it to their shooters to score a goal. When a goal is scored or goes off the backline the ball goes to the GK or GD for a backline throw in. Coach to keep score of the game - extra players can score and umpire where needed.

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2 ball skill advanced Ball ski...

2 players 2 balls 1 ball should only be bounce passed and the other ball should be chest passed through the air.

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Circle Passing Challenge Passi...

Team forms a large circle.Two balls start at opposite sides of the circle.The balls are passed around clockwise to every second person. Both balls are trying to catch up with the other ball.

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Agility - Circle edge driving ...

1/3 court (shooting circle), 3 cones, 2+ players, 2 balls. 1. Player starts on the cone near the sideline and drives towards the two cones set up side by side midway across the court.2. Player makes a 'figure of 8' around the cones and drives towards the circle edge. Progression 1:Ball to be recieved on the circle edge.Progression 2: Add another drive to the pocket.

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In pairs shooting Shooting - N...

2 players 1 ball 1 post. The player at the top of the circle starts with the ball and passes it to the other player to receive it back under the post. to take a shot . After the shot the other player moves to the top of the circle to receive the ball and the shooter moves wide out of the circle. The practice then starts again.

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Two Handed Bounce Pass Fundame...

Spread your hands around the ball in a ‘W’ shaped positionBring the ball to your chest and ensure your elbows are down next to your bodyStep forward with either leg (usually your more dominant) and push through aiming the ball at the groundYou should aim to release the ball from waist height and use the power from your arms and knees as you push the ball forwardThe ball should travel ¾ of the way to your partner and bounce up to their stomach

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Two handed bounce pass Passing...

Players in pairs with one ball about 5 metres apart.

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1 vs 1 with Ball Transfer Defe...

Player 4 marks player 3 while aiming to intercept the pass between the two blue players (feeders). If Player 4 makes their move too soon the feeders should try to play the ball over the defender's head to player 3.

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Fingertips control 2 Ball skil...

Players have 1 ball each. They start in a space away from one another on the netball court. Player stands still while patting the ball backwards and forwards in her hands (as before) but this time she moves the ball up and down her body- she will have to bend down and reach up high, still keeping the ball moving. Do this on the spot for 30 seconds, then get the players jogging again, still keeping the ball moving. After 1 minute of jogging players to complete 5 lunges on each leg, still keeping the ball moving between their hands and up and down. Once completed, swap balls with another player like before.

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Time limit Game Group practice...

2 teams play a normal game of netball. The only difference being that every player who receives the ball has to pass the ball within 2 seconds. If they fail to do so that player must put the ball on the floor for the other team to collect before the game can continue.

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Statue of Liberty Footwork - N...

In pairs, 1 player - the statue - holds a ball aloft in one hand. Partner runs, leaps and snatches the ball, lands with the correct footwork, Once theabove is achieved with balance, add a turn once the player has landed so player is facing the same way she has come from and returns the ball to partner. Once the ball has been snatched, the statue could sprint to another point to receive the ball before the exercise is repeated.<BR> Progress this practice through all 3 stages until all players are balanced

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Ball Handling Circuit Group pr...

Set Up: half court area, 12+ players, 8 balls. 4 stations each with 1 worker and 2 feeders with a ball each. A wall is required at station 4. Station 1: 2 feeders, each passing short sharp balls to a worker who is running side to side receiving and passing the ball. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 2: 2 feeders, feeder 1 delivering a loose, short pass, worker to receive and pass back, then drive back for a long pass from feeder 2. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 3: 2 feeders, Short pass from feeder 1, short pass from feeder 2, medium pass from feeder 1 and then a long pass from feeder 2. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station. Station 4: 2 feeders, two short flat passes alternating between feeders, one long pass from feeder 1, worker turns and passes to the wall, catches and returns the ball to feeder 1. x8 reps and then worker to move to next station.When workers have been to each station, swap with a feeder and repeat.

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Delivering ball to shooters Sh...

Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shootersSet up: Half court, two balls, 5+ players1 player standing on base line, another player with the ball standing around the third line. Description:Note: The video shows the drill being played out with 2 groups of players, you could just focus on one group i.e. 1 line, 1 V driver. The description is based on one group. Player on base line near shooting post, V drives towards court edge and receives a pass from the player in the line with the ball. Player who passes the ball drives directly to the circle edge in a straight line and receives a pass from the player who has driven out on the V. Player who had initially drove out now drives into a position under the hoop to receive a pass from their player and put a shot up.

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Wall Drills - Partner Passing ...

Good fundamental skills in partners.Any number of player can take part, one ball between 2 and wall space.You can get creative with rotational ideas but here are some:1. Right hand wall taps.2. Left hand wall taps3. Overhead with two hands4. Chest passes5. Figure of 8 and 2 passes6. Around your partner7. Pass behind your back

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Passing coordination 2 Passing...

Three feeders stand on a line and start with two balls, opposite the worker.The feeders take it in turns to pass to the worker who must return the pass to the player without the ball (not the same person who passed to you).After passing the ball feeders must run to the next line behind them, before driving forward to receive the pass from the worker.

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Warm up - Crossover Warm ups -...

Equipment: 2 balls, half court space, 6+ players.4 players stand as posts in a square as set out in video. Approximatly half way down 1/3 and near halfway.2 other players, the workers, start on the baseline with the balls, one each. Workers pass ball out to first posts on a diagonal and follow the pass to recieve a short pass from first post.Workers then pass straight on to the second posts and follow the pass. Second post players toss a high ball for the workers to catch. Workers stay put and the second post players run down court to recieve a long pass to the point of the first posts.First posts move down and will become the workers in the next round.

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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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One handed passing Ball skills...

Stand about 2 metres apart.In pairs with one ball between two.1 ball, 2 players face each other. Both players pass the ball to their partners right hand then change to the left. <BR>ProgressionsChange the height of the ball (e.g from shoulder to waist) Add movement - forwards/backwards/sideways. Move as a pair.Add 2 balls

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Bread And Butter - Turn And Dr...

3-5 players, 1 ball, 1/2 court space.1 player, the feeder stands on the third line with the ball.The other two players (workers) stand about 3 metres away facing away from the feeder.The workers jog away from the feeder. When the feeder calls &quot;turn&quot; or &quot;go&quot; both workers turn and drive towards the ball in anticipation to catch the pass. The feeder can choose either players to pass the ball to.This can be set up with two sets of workers and the feeder can alternate between each set of partners.

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Netball: Criss-Cross Pass - La...

Split your players into 4s or more with 2 balls. Both blue players start with a ball. The blue players both throw the ball to the Red players who in turn return the ball.<br /><br /> After returning the ball the red players swap places.<br /><br /> Repeat once more. Time the cross-over moves so that players receive on the move.

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Driving Onto The Ball Movement...

Set up: one third space, one ball between two, cones (one between two).One partner to be standing on the third line with the ball facing the baseline.Other partner starts on the baseline, drives out to cone (about halfway down the third), turns and drives back to the baseline. Turns again and accelerates to partner who is holding the ball. Play should recieve pass before the cone.

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Creating decisive, reactive, quick players!

Develop your players physicality on court to be able to react and adjust to passes and make interceptions. This come from reading the game and being physically conditioned to consistently be adjusting.

Developing powerful and direct passing to maintain possession of the ball!

Maintain possession with quick, direct passing. Develop your players passing technique and their movement to receive again.

Developing Reactions to make Dominant Decisions

Watch your players react as quick as lightning and give your side the advantage

Attacking Principle - Maintaining Possession of the Ball

Stop being intercepted with this week’s session and get your players passing with power and accuracy!

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
two balls ANSWERS
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How do you get the shooters to pass

How do you get the shooters to passI have a 9 year old team and the shooter will not pass the ball and thinks that scoring the goals is important instead of playing as a team and getting closer to circle.

Debbie Cross Coach, Australia

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

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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

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I need some help with quarter & halftime talks

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

6 year old netball games and activities that are skill based?

What type of games and activities that are skill based would be ideal for teaching 6 year olds netball?

Megan Steel Coach, England

I'm a new coach with 2 players who struggle to catch...

I am new to coaching this year and have a couple of girls who struggle to catch the ball despite 3 yrs of playing. One is quite scared and the other does not have good gross motor skills. Any suggestions on drills or games to improve these?

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Quick feet vs longer strides

Hi There, My Daughter runs in very big steps, I think if she runs in small quick steps, it will be better and quicker to dodge her defender? Any thoughts and or drills to help with this please? Love this page!!!

Lizelle Erasmus Coach, South Africa

Coaching the very young team yr 1-3 age 6-9

I'm coaching the very young team yr 1-3 age 6-9 and was wondering what's the best drills to teach them ball skills passing quick and basic rules? Thanks Mikaela

Mikaela Coach, Australia

How to get goalers to convert their goals.

What drills or training can you give goalers to do so their goals convert each time they shoot in netball?

Debbie McArdle Coach, Australia

More talk/communication

I have a team of representative players who don't talk or communicate enough. Whats some team building and drills I can use that will encourage this?Thanks

Sue-Ann Coach, New Zealand

Grade 1 0/7 first time players

Hi im coaching the grade 1 netball team this year. Its my first time coaching so i just want some tips on how to start with practice. Some easy drills and things to do with them to make it fun and so they can learn.Thank youLindie

lindie swarts Coach, South Africa

bringing out aggression

how do i bring out aggression in my players?

Emily dodd Coach, Australia

Pre game drill ideas for adult top level

I am looking for pre game drill ideas. in half a hour we warm up with dynamic stretching. Ball handling/passing then 2 or 3 team drills. What drills do you recommend for adult top level drills?

Michelle Pannell Coach, Australia

Year 6's being bored?

I have to coach year 6's but the drills I use, they are getting bored by! What could I do? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Georgia grant Coach, England

question

how many balls do you need for this drill?

keira evans Coach, England

Two hands on Interceptions | S...

How can you get an interception with two hands and deliver the ball safely to goal. If I am getting a tip on the ball when intercepting is that down to basic ball handling skills ? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Nicole Ogunlaja Coach, England

How to drive the ball | Sportp...

What are the formations used to drive the ball to the shooting area Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Matovu Bashir Coach, Uganda

Simultaneous possession by two...

When two players on the same team catch the ball simultaneously, and one player releases the ball, what should the umpires decision be? Should it be "Held ball", or should play continue?

Ron Padgett Coach, Australia
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