'Bump' Quick Passing Game
category: Passing
Players work in pairs over varying distances depending on the pass type.
- Each pair should stand opposite their partner.
- Each ...
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1 Vs 1 Centre Pass
category: Getting-free
Set up a 3m x 3m area, with an attacker and a defender inside. A feeder stands outside the area and starts with the ball. You can set this up in th...
1-2 Taking On Two Defenders
category: Attack
- One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender.
- First A then moves, taking on the ...
1-2 Taking On Two Defenders
category: Getting-free
- One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender.
- First A then moves, taking on the ...
1-2 Taking On Two Defenders
category: Passing
Max group of 4. Attackers pair up with 2 pairs at each end of the practise. Use a third of the netball court. 2 defenders set up in the middle. 1 ball...
2 Lead Drive
category: Passing
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 th...
2 Vs 1 Centre Pass
category: Getting-free
Set up a 3m x 3m area, with an Attacker and a Defender inside. A Feeder stands outside the area and starts with the ball. A second Defender is pos...
2 Vs 1 Passing
category: Getting-free
3 Players; 2 Attack and 1 Defence set up in an area of court relevant to their positions.
The marked attacker passes the ball to the other an...
2 Vs 2
category: Small-games
The 2 defenders are only allowed in the Circle.
Attackers can move in and out of the circle as they wish but can only have one player at a t...
2 Vs. 2 - Pass And Move
category: Getting-free
Players take it in turns to run through the defender's areas as pairs. The player without the ball leads into the space. Working together they shou...
3 Passes Hold To Shoot
category: Group-practices
3 players 2 balls 1 player gets ready to shoot and holds position to shoot while the other 2 pass the ball 3 times between them.
The player ...
3 Straight Forward Running Evasions
category: Attack
1. Double cut back:
WA runs one way, stops abruptly and changes direction before again changing direction for a second time to go and meet t...
4 Corner Cut Back
category: Getting-free
Split players into pairs with one ball between them.
The worker (player 2) drives from the centre to a cone and then back to the centre ag...
5 Point Interception
category: Interception
Have two players passing a ball back and forth about 5m apart. Set up 5 cones behind one of the players, in a semicircle behind them, about 2m away...
All Intercepts For Wd/Gd
category: Interception
Feeder on the centre circle, 2 attackers on the third line (~5m apart) with the defender stood behind in between them.
2 feeders positioned o...
Anywheres - Progression
category: Warm-ups
The worker must move at speed to run at an angle, and then quickly spin outwards, away from the feeder, before cutting back in to receive the pass....
Around the 3ft mark
This helps your players pass around the defender's 3ft mark
Set up a small triangle (gaps of ~2m) of attackers with one defender in the middl...
Around The Cone - Meet The Pass
category: Passing
Two passers (blue) start with the ball on the outside red cones.
Two workers (red) start on the blue cones. One worker goes one way around th...
Attackers Providing Options Around The Circle
category: Attack
2 feeders, 2 attackers (WA, C) and 2 defenders and a GS set up as shown.
Attackers have to get the ball to the circle edge and then in to the...
Attacking Centre Pass
category: Attack
GA and WA start on the line squeezing their defenders into the middle.
This opens up space to run into
Has to be two options ther...
Attacking Third Game - Offence V Defence
category: Small-games
Play 4 on 4 or 5 on 5 in one third of the court, using one goal.
Two shooters at any one time can go into the circle, play up to the third li...
Ball Collection - Reflex Test
category: Warm-ups
Both players move in the same direction with the feeder moving backwards.
The feeder must play the ball to any side of the receiving player,...
Ball Handling And Coordination
category: Ball-skills
A Worker and 2 Feeders set up in a triangle about 3m away from each other and each player has a ball.
Worker throws the ball up in the air to...
Basketball Steal
category: Warm-ups
Section off half of one of the thirds for 5 players, each with a ball. Each player bounces the ball whilst walking around the area. At the same tim...
Bow Tie
category: Passing
Set up cones in a bow tie shape, with 2 cones on the third line, one halfway down the end third and 2 at the end of court, as shown in the diagram....
Box Drill
category: Group-practices
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 p...
Box Drill
category: Passing
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 p...
Bulldog
category: Warm-ups
Setup:
Choose 1 player to be the catcher - they start standing on the line between 2 thirds, wearing a bib.
All othe...
Cat And Mouse
category: Warm-ups
- 1 player is a cat
- 1 player is a mouse
- The other players lie (or stand) in lines (can have 2-4 groups depending on numbers)&nbs...
Catch And Turn
category: Movement
Working in threes with 1 ball per group.
The 1st player has their back to the others throws the ball up and over their head, turns and cat...
Catch Pivot And Pass Relay
category: Footwork
The starting player passes the ball to the player moving towards the ball from the opposite group.
The receiving player who catches the ball...
Catch, Turn And Pass Relay
category: Group-practices
Players work in groups of 4, with 1 ball between them.
- The first player runs towards the centre
- The player with the ball thro...
Catching On The Move
category: Ball-skills
Set up 4 cones in a square, 3m apart
3 players start on different corners (leaving the top right corner free).
The player at the bottom...
Centre Pass Defence
category: Defence
Have the feeder start on the centre circle. Set up two boxes starting in the middle of the court and ending at one edge, with the bottom edge of th...
Changing Direction - Group Practice
category: Getting-free
Feeder 1 has the ball. Worker runs out towards a cone, changes direction and sprints to receive a pass from t...
Changing Direction - Group Practice
category: Group-practices
Feeder 1 has the ball. Worker runs out towards a cone, changes direction and sprints to receive a pass from t...
Christmas Stocking Warm Up
category: Warm-ups
4 teams have a 'Christmas stocking' (box 2m x 2m) each and they each start with 4-5 objects that are 'presents' (spare shoes, coloured cones, bibs ...
Christmas Tree Warm-Up
category: Warm-ups
Players stand at opposite ends of the tree in two lines. One player from each line runs from one side to the other at a time.
Circle Edge Drive
category: Getting-free
This drill enables players to begin to link the movement patterns up the court from the centre pass.
2 lines of players beginning in the cen...
Clock Face
category: Movement
On the command of the feeder,ie. 3 o clock, worker moves out to that time and receives the ball that is relea...
Clock Face
category: Passing
On the command of the feeder,ie. 3 o clock, worker moves out to that time and receives the ball that is relea...
Comparing Wa Vs Ga Centre Pass
category: Getting-free
Using one side of a court set up two centre pass scenarios with a feeder standing in the middle of the half court. At one end have an Attacker star...
Competing For The Ball
category: Interception
The feeder starts the drill by throwing the ball up for both players to compete for and try to gain control of the ball.
Repeat and rotate r...
Complete The Square - 4S
category: Passing
The feeder (Blue Player 1) has two balls, she passes to Blue Player 2 who passes first to her right. ...
Complete The Square
category: Movement
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.<...
Complete The Square
category: 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.<...
Cone Twist
category: Warm-ups
Split your players into two teams and place 20 cones in the centre third (half upside-down and the other half the right way up).
Team A's ch...
Continuous Split Lead
category: Passing
This is a split lead drill, run continuously.
Set up two lines of players at each end of a third. Play will be started by the coach who will ...
Corner Ball - Pass And Drive
category: Movement
Mark out a square approx 15x15m and then split players into groups of 12 (where possible) and add 2 balls. The balls must start opposite to each ot...
Couples Pass
category: Passing
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 receiv...
Courtline Passing
category: Group-practices
Side/backline throw in
Place 6 different coloured cones in different places on the side and back lines to signal start position of the throw ...
Cover Defence: Ball And Hole Game
category: Group-practices
Two defenders work inside a circle of players with one ball.
The red players must pass the ball around the group and try to keep possession....
Cover Defence: Ball And Hole Game
category: Interception
Two defenders work inside a circle of players with one ball.
The red players must pass the ball around the group and try to keep possession....
Cross Overs
Minimum group of 6 - 2 balls.
Players 2 have a ball each and pass to players 1, and then cross over to receive, return; cross over to receive, retur...
Crossroads
category: Group-practices
Minimum group of eight. Two players standing at each point of a cross. 2 balls start on opposite sides of the cross (white 1 and 3) Blue 1 and 3 run s...
Defend The Corridor
category: Defence
This drill is for a defender to practice intercepting and dictating play.
Use 4 feeders to make a space like a wide corridor for the attacke...
Defend The Lane
category: Defence
This drill is for a defender to practice intercepting and dictating play.
Use 4 feeders to make a space like a wide corridor for the attacker...
Defender In The Middle
category: Interception
Players work in groups of 4, with 3 attackers forming a triangle, standing 1.5 meters apart and one defender stood in the middle.
The ball ...
Defenders Dictating Play
category: Defence
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...
Definite Drive
category: Getting-free
In one third of the court split your players into groups of 9 with one ball.
Coach starts the practice.
Each player at the front of ...
Diagonal Passes
category: Group-practices
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 ...
Diagonal Passes
category: Passing
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 ...
Dictating A Centre Pass
category: Defence
Set up 3 cones along a transverse line, one in the middle, one at the edge of court and one in between these.
Have one defender behind the li...
Dictating The Attacker Away From The Circle
category: Defence
Have 2 feeders positioned on the third line about 5m apart.
An attacker starts just off the semicircle, with a defender behind them.
Fe...
Divots!
category: Warm-ups
Scatter some cones (divots) across the area, some the right way up, and some upside down. Split the group into two teams - 'Hackers and Greenkeeper...
Double Handed Flick To Wall Plus Jump
category: Wall-drills
When ready jump upwards and push/ flick the ball to the wall using both hands.
The land and bend both knees before then jumping again in tim...
Double Handed Flick To Wall
category: Wall-drills
Players flick the ball against the wall using the finger tips of both their hands.
Double Lead
category: Decision-making
Ball is passed round the square with players timing their move so that they run onto the ball.
- In this practice 2 players run to make ...
Down The Court With Defenders.
category: Decision-making
Position two lines of opposing players along the court in a straight line.
The GK faces the back wall, away from the court, throws the ball ...
Dribble Up And Down
category: Warm-ups
Every player has 1 ball and runs bouncing the ball up and down the length of the court.
Drive To Receive
category: Movement
2 players; 1 feeder and 1 worker standing a metre apart.
The worker must drive to the left before changing direction and running back to rece...
Drop And Retrieve
category: Passing
Red Player 1 has the ball over their head and then proceeds to drop the ball in front of her for Green Player 1 to pick up and retrieve, before thr...
Drop, React, Catch
category: Warm-ups
In partners: one player does quick feet in a slight squat position, looking at the ball with their hands by the sides of their heads.
The oth...
Elevated Pass (2 Handed High)
category: Wall-drills
When ready players should bend their knees and jump upwards, with both hands behind the ball.
Their hands start at their forehead height and...
Elevated Pass (2 Hands)
category: Wall-drills
Starting position
Movement
Elevated Pass (Left Hand)
category: Wall-drills
Starting position
Movement
Elevated Pass (Right Hand)
category: Wall-drills
Starting position
Movement
Fartlek Challenge
category: Warm-ups
Players start inside the safe house (the white area).
On the coach's call players must sprint around the entire perimeter of the co...
Figure Of 8 Defence
category: 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 qui...
Figure Of Eight
category: 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,...
Find Your Position
category: Warm-ups
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 ...
Fingertips Control 1
category: Ball-skills
Players have 1 ball each. They start in a space away from one another on the netball court.
- Player holds the ball out in front of her...
Fingertips Control 2
category: Ball-skills
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...
Follow Ball - Part 1
category: Movement
Split players into groups of 7/8 with 1 ball.
Players stand into 2 lines facing each other with 1 feeder in the middle on their own at an ang...
Follow The Ball
category: Defence
Players stand in pairs, with the worker standing behind the ball holding player.
Depending on where the ball holding player holds the ball t...
Follow Your Pass (Zig Zag)
category: Passing
Workers pass the ball to the person at the next cone and then immediately follow it each time.
Once the ball reaches the final cone the fina...
Follow Your Player
category: Defence
Players work in pairs (one defender, one attacker).
The court is divided into 3 channels along the length of the court. The ball is placed in...
Footwork Warm Up
category: Warm-ups
Players jog around the court awaiting the call from the coach.
When they hear "Footwork" players must work hard for 30 seconds.
Four Corners
5 vs 5 or 7 vs 7 depending on numbers
Set up 4 boxes as shown in the diagram, ~3m x 3m each.
The Attackers start with the ball in one o...
Free On Circle Edge In To Circle
category: Getting-free
​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 sh...
Free On The Circle Edge
category: Getting-free
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 sho...
Free To Catch
category: Getting-free
Players stay in groups of 3 with 1 ball.
2 players stand in the grid and 1 player outside with the ball.
The players inside the grid al...
From Behind The Post
category: Attack
Thh Attackers start from behind the post to try and get free to receive the ball and shoot.
Alternate the side the ball is fed from
Getting Free For A Centre Pass
category: Attack
The purpose of this drill is to encourage Attackers to get into a position near to the transverse line when receiving a Centre pass.
Set up 6...
Getting Free
category: Getting-free
The attacker has to try and get free and receive the ball by any of the 4 corner cones on the floor.
Once they've achieved this the attacker...
Give And Go In Pairs
category: Passing
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...
Gk Interceptions
category: Defence
Inside the shooting circle set up a smaller semicircle with cones, dividing the the semicircle into an inner and outer section of roughly the same ...
Here, There And Everywhere
category: Warm-ups
Whole group face the coach who then calls one of the following:
- Here: Group run forwards.
- There: Group run in the direction t...
Holding Your Defence
category: Shooting
Set up:
Split players into groups of at least 7 with 1 ball using the goal third. Number 1 starts with the ball.
...
In And Out - Back Into Play Game
category: Group-practices
A good game for finishing sessions as it is short and fast paced. Play twice for 4 minutes at a time.
Play with normal rules, however each t...
In And Out - Back Into Play Game
category: Interception
A good game for finishing sessions as it is short and fast paced. Play twice for 4 minutes at a time.
Play with normal rules, however each t...
Intercept And Recover For Wd/Gd
category: Interception
Feeder on the centre circle, 2 attackers on the third line (~5m apart) with the defender stood behind in between them.
The feeder can pass to...
Intercept
category: Interception
In groups of 5. 2 balls. 4 players in square 1 worker in middle. 2 Players continuously pass to each other while worker stands in...
Intercept The Compass
category: Interception
Set up 4 feeders in Compass positions (North, South, East, West), with 2 defenders standing behind the W feeder and to the side. The E feeder begin...
Intercept The Compass
category: Warm-ups
Set up 4 feeders in Compass positions (North, South, East, West), with 2 defenders standing behind the W feeder and to the side. The E feeder begin...
Intercept The High Ball
category: Interception
Whole group drill, 5 cones, 2 feeders (red) and 2 balls.
Players drive forwards, change direction on the cone and make the interception from ...
Intercepting - Group
category: Interception
Split the group into minimum of 3 people with one ball per group.
Player 2 runs to the side to receive ball from player 1.
They then ...
Intercepting From Behind
category: Defence
Groups of three or fours one ball.
2 feeders and 2 defenders. feeders stand 4 to 6 metres apart defenders position themselves beside the feeders.<...
Intercepting From Behind
category: Interception
Groups of three or fours one ball.
2 feeders and 2 defenders. feeders stand 4 to 6 metres apart defenders position themselves beside the feeders.<...
Intercepting Passes Down Court
category: Attack
Half the group have a ball each, the other half has to stand tactically in between the two lines.
The players with the balls start behind th...
Intercepting Passes Down Court
category: Interception
Half the group have a ball each, the other half has to stand tactically in between the two lines.
The players with the balls start behind th...
Interception - Group Activity
category: Group-practices
Interception - Group Activity
category: Interception
Interception Square
category: Interception
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 opposit...
Into The Middle And Receive
category: Passing
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 th...
Jogging And Footwork Warm Up
category: Warm-ups
Jogging and footwork patterns.
Players jog around the court, preforming different footwork patterns along different sides can be any lines on...
Jump Backwards - High Catch
category: Interception
The player without the ball (the worker) drives forwards, taking approximately 5 steps before then rapidly running backwards towards one of the con...
Lead Running - Group Practice
category: Movement
Players stand in a line spaced down the length of the court and the player at the end starts with the ball.
When everyone is ready the next ...
Lob Pass - Dodging
category: Passing
For this drill your players will need to get into groups of 4, with 1 ball between them. 2 players work inside the grid whilst the other 2 stand on...
Lose Your Marker
category: Getting-free
Set up 4 cones/throw down lines making a line with markers at the far left, 4m, 2m, 4m.
Partners work facing opposite each other, 1 attacker ...
Modified Game For Interception And Cover Defence
category: Decision-making
Goal Keeper floats to the top of the circle and drives to either side of the area to intercept balls that are fed up to the opposition's Goal Attac...
Move Into Space
category: Decision-making
Set up grids 5 m by 5m.
3 player with 1 ball in each grid
Player with the ball passes to the player moving to the empty cone.
Moving Pass
category: Wall-drills
Moving Sideways And Passing
category: Passing
In pairs moving up the court passing the ball to each other while side hopping and facing each other at all time.
Moving The Ball
category: Decision-making
Groups of 4, in an area the length of a third and just under half way across court. In this area have 3 attackers, 1 defender.
Starting at on...
Multi-Ball Madness
category: 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...
Name Before Pass
category: Decision-making
Players have to name their pass before they receive the ball nad throw the ball to that person. This is an exercise to speed-up the passing and dec...
Noughts And Crosses
category: Warm-ups
Set up 9 cones in a square in the middle of a third.
Two teams of 3 are lined up on the sidelines of the third, with each player holding the ...
Numbers Game - Quick Passing Attack
category: Small-games
Have two evenly numbered teams lining up on either side of the netball court.
To start the drill call out a number. Upon hearing the call th...
One Handed Pass And Catch
category: Ball-skills
One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.
Both players are catching and throwing the ball ...
One Handed Pass And Catch
category: Passing
One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.
Both players are catching and throwing the ball ...
One Handed Pass And Catch
category: Warm-ups
One player always passes the ball straight and the other always passes the ball diagonally.
Both players are catching and throwing the ball ...
One-Two, Driving Shooting
category: Shooting
Set up two equal lines of players, stood behind the post.
Each player has to run out to a cone on the edge of the shooting circle where they ...
Outside Roll
category: Getting-free
Blue player 2 starts with the ball and the other two players set up a few meters away, with the defender marking B1.
When everyone is ready:...
Over-Under Passing
category: Ball-skills
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 ...
Overhead Pass And Hold
category: Getting-free
Split your players into groups of three, with one ball per group.
Player 2's job is to hold their space (screening) behind the defender (pla...
Overhead Pass And Hold
category: Passing
Split your players into groups of three, with one ball per group.
Player 2's job is to hold their space (screening) behind the defender (pla...
Overlap To Gain Territory
category: Passing
Set up 4 lines of players down a third. 2 lines at each end, facing each other, 1, 2, 3, 4
A1 passes to A2, and runs in front of A2 to receiv...
Overtake
category: Interception
In pairs – 1 ball. Stand behind each other jogging together up court. Ball with backplayer. She pops ball over head of fron...
Pass And Follow Relay
category: Passing
The player with the ball starts by passing using a shoulder pass to the player opposite them
They sprint to follow their pass to the back of...
Pass And Move
category: Group-practices
Player 6 starts with the ball, with player 5 starting to move in to receive the ball before passing th...
Pass And Run 1
category: Passing
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 thr...
Pass Chase
category: Small-games
2 groups of 4 with one ball in each group standing in two interlocking squares.
The idea of the practice is that the ball starts on opposite...
Passing - Mix It Up!
category: Ball-skills
In pairs, standing about 2 metres apart, players pass to one another using a variety of passes:
Chest, shoulder, bounce pass, high pass (to ...
Passing And Movement (Same Height)
category: Wall-drills
Aim is to keep the ball moving continuously
Passing Around A 3Ft Mark
category: Passing
This drill will help your players pass around a defender's 3ft mark by encouraging them to use different release points and angles.
Two feede...
Passing Diagonally Then Straight - Overhead And Chest Pass
category: Group-practices
Have two lines of players both stood behind a cone on the edge of the first third.
The red player starts with the ball. The blue player spr...
Passing Diagonally Then Straight - Overhead And Chest Pass
category: Passing
Have two lines of players both stood behind a cone on the edge of the first third.
The red player starts with the ball. The blue player spr...
Passing Down The Axis Of The Court
category: Group-practices
position lines of players (or a team) down the court in a straight line, preferably in position order.
The GK faces the back wall away from ...
Pick The Right Option
category: Attack
In this exercise you have two feeders and then three attackers against two defenders.
The first feeder (player x) starts the drill with a pa...
Piece Of Cake
category: Defence
Every player is involved in this defensive exercise.
- The first player in the center passes to an outside player.
- After passin...
Pivot And Pass
category: Movement
Split your players into groups of 4 with one ball. Each group forms 2 lines.
- The front person from the 1st line (red player) runs out ...
Popping Over
category: Shooting
Blue shooter (Blue 1) has the ball inside the circle.
Pretend to shoot, with white 1 defending, instead of the shot, blue 1 pops the ball over the ...
Prevent The Middle Pass
category: Defence
Players work in groups of 5 - 3 passing players on the outside of the triangle, one attacking player in the middle and one defender who is marki...
Providing Options Around The Circle
category: Attack
A feeder, 2 attackers (A1, A2) and 2 defenders set up as shown in diagram.
A1 moves forward round the circle edge, away from A2.
At the...
Push The Pace
category: Passing
The worker throws the ball to their partner before running around behind them and back to their starting posi...
Quick Criss Cross
category: Passing
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.
Quick Decisions - Jump And Land
category: Warm-ups
Split your players into two groups and get them to pair up.
- The first pair in the line set off and must first choose a hoop to jump and ...
Quick Feet With Jump
category: Defence
Work in pairs. Start back line. In turn for 30 secs. Jog forward. On whistle fast feet make diamond shape – defending jump at each point of dia...
Quick Passing
category: Group-practices
2 Balls starting with Player 1 and Player 4. The players then pass the balls diagnoally until the ball reaches an...
Quick Passing
category: Passing
2 Balls starting with Player 1 and Player 4. The players then pass the balls diagnoally until the ball reaches an...
Quick Release Working In Threes
category: Passing
1 worker, 2 throwers with a ball each.
The worker (blue) alternatively receives passes from each thrower (red) and returns the ball to the th...
Quickest Way Up The Court
category: Group-practices
Set out the players as shown. The path of the ball should be straight.
The players should move onto the ball in anticipation for maximum spe...
Reaction Drill
category: Ball-skills
Players work in pairs (1 feeder and 1 worker).
- The worker turns her back on the feeder.
- When the worker turns around (on the...
Reactions
category: Group-practices
The Player in the middle has to, on reciept of the ball, pass the ball onto a player that does not have a ball. This c...
Reactions
category: Warm-ups
The Player in the middle has to, on reciept of the ball, pass the ball onto a player that does not have a ball. This c...
Rebound - Groups
category: Rebounding
White player 1 throws to Red player 1 and then follows in to mark and catch the rebound from the Red player's shot.
The White player returns...
Rebound - Groups
category: Shooting
White player 1 throws to Red player 1 and then follows in to mark and catch the rebound from the Red player's shot.
The White player returns...
Receive And Return Pass
category: Getting-free
Players work in groups of 3, with two players inside the grid and 1 outside with the ball.
The outside player (1) passes the ball inside to ...
Receive From The Left And Pass Straight
category: Shooting
Players set up two sets of lines which are facing one another.
The two lines which start without the ball both sprint into the middle of the...
Restricted Zone Passing: Working On The 1St , 2Nd And 3Rd Stage Of Defence
category: Defence
Divide your players into 2 teams.
The attackers (blue) have to try and keep the ball, passing from the left side of the playing area and tak...
Restricted Zone Passing: Working On The 1St , 2Nd And 3Rd Stage Of Defence
category: Group-practices
Divide your players into 2 teams.
The attackers (blue) have to try and keep the ball, passing from the left side of the playing area and tak...
Reward The Defence
category: Small-games
Play 5 on 5 or 6 on 6, attack v defence!
Every time the defender is marking the attacker from 3 feet they get a point. See how many points e...
Roll Chain
category: Getting-free
In groups of 6 or 7 set up as below. Before receiving the ball the player must roll before receiving the ball. Ball should advance through the co...
Rotating And Turning Pass
category: Warm-ups
Players line up in 2 lines facing each other.
- Blue player 1 throws to Blue player 3 who runs forwards to meet the pass.
- Blue ...
Round The Feeder Defending
category: Interception
Have 2 Feeders (F1, F2) passing to each other about 5m apart.
The defender will start to the side and slightly behind F2. F1 will pass the ba...
Run Ahead
category: Getting-free
Set up 2 lines of cones of, with 5m across between each cone and line.
Players with the ball start on the right channel and the players with...
Run And Follow
category: Warm-ups
Position 4 red players on the first 4 cones of the tree and 4 blue players in a queue at the base of the tree.
Like a pendulum, blue players...
Run, Receive And Pass
category: Movement
Run, Receive And Pass
category: Passing
Running Drills - 3 Part Warm Up
category: Warm-ups
Drill 1. Start with a gentle jog around the court, throwing in some sidesteps, high knees and heel flicks.
Drill 2....
Running The Gauntlet (With Ball)
category: Getting-free
To be played in groups of 8.
2 defenders stand in each section of the court.
2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ba...
Running The Gauntlet (With Ball)
category: Passing
To be played in groups of 8.
2 defenders stand in each section of the court.
2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ba...
Running The Gauntlet (With Ball)
category: Zone-defence
To be played in groups of 8.
2 defenders stand in each section of the court.
2 attackers work their way down the court passing the ba...
Set Play - Attacking Centre
category: Attack
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 W...
Set Play - Attacking Centre
category: Movement
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 W...
Set Play - Attacking Centre Pass
category: Movement
WA and GA line up in the middle slightly off-line behind each other
On the whistle both players split to receive the ball. WA drives one wa...
Shadow Dancing
category: Defence
In pairs, one player moves quickly from left to right, using small side steps while their partner tries to keep up.
Both players are facing ...
Shadow, Shadow, React!
category: Interception
Blue players 1 and 2 pass the ball to one another, attempting to make space for a straight pass to one of the white players
At the same tim...
Shoot And Drive For The Rebound
category: Rebounding
Player 2 moves into the circle to receive a ball from blue player 1.
Blue 1 immediately moves in to take up the rebound position with the de...
Shoot And Drive For The Rebound
category: Shooting
Player 2 moves into the circle to receive a ball from blue player 1.
Blue 1 immediately moves in to take up the rebound position with the de...
Shooter Shuttles
category: Shooting
Set up:
Split players into runners and shooters - no more than 4 shooters at one time who start in the shooting circle, eac...
Shooter Shuttles
category: Small-games
Set up:
Split players into runners and shooters - no more than 4 shooters at one time who start in the shooting circle, eac...
Shooting - Group Practice
category: Shooting
Player 3 starts with the ball and passes the ball to Player 2 before running around behind player 2 in to the circle. Player 2 then passes the bal...
Shooting Technique
category: Shooting
Working on their own each player has a ball and takes it in turn to work on their shooting technique.
Stood about a metre from the net playe...
Shuttle Circuits
category: Footwork
Designed to work your players hard - working on their cardiovascular endurance and their plyometric strength
Heel Flicks: Kick your heels up ...
Side Steps
category: Footwork
Pair your players up, with 1 ball per pair.
The player that is the worker receives 3 passes to the left over an increasing distance, then ...
Side Steps
category: Passing
Pair your players up, with 1 ball per pair.
The player that is the worker receives 3 passes to the left over an increasing distance, then ...
Single Handed Flick To Wall And Jump (Left)
category: Wall-drills
Starting position
Movement
Single Handed Flick To Wall With Jump (Right)
category: Wall-drills
Starting position
Movement...
Single Handed Passes And Movement
category: Wall-drills
Aim is to keep the ball moving continuously
Split Lead To Maintain Possession
category: Attack
Set up as shown in diagram.
Two attackers, one defender. Attackers drive in different directions and the feeder has to pass the ball to the a...
Step And Pass Through
category: Ball-skills
Player Step up the court and with each step they move the ball between the legs.
Suicides
category: Footwork
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 b...
Sumo Wrestlers
category: Defence
2 Players facing each other.
The idea is that each player has to try and touch the calves of their partners and at the same time ensure th...
Sumo Wrestlers
category: Warm-ups
2 Players facing each other.
The idea is that each player has to try and touch the calves of their partners and at the same time ensure th...
Super Star
category: Footwork
Split players into pairs with 1 ball between them and set up as diagram (half a third each if available).
Black C is the feeder and has the b...
Super Star
category: Movement
Split players into pairs with 1 ball between them and set up as diagram (half a third each if available).
Black C is the feeder and has the b...
Super Star
category: Passing
Split players into pairs with 1 ball between them and set up as diagram (half a third each if available).
Black C is the feeder and has the b...
Swing For Passes
category: 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...
Switch
category: Movement
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 tak...
Tag The Defender
category: Movement
Set up a triangle (or square) with players as the corners about 3m apart.
Inside this area there are 2 attackers and 2 defenders.
The...
Tag Warm Up
category: Warm-ups
Create a box out of cones in the middle of one third.
3 attackers start in this area with the ball. 3 defenders are positioned around the box...
Team Drill - Intercepting Game
category: Interception
Get your players into two teams of 4/5/6, one team wears bibs.
The aim of the game is to get as many clean intercpetions as possible within ...
The Backline Pass Roll
category: Movement
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 involv...
The Clock
category: Passing
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)...
The Flag
category: Movement
The aim of this drill is to get the players to think about passing and moving in variety of directions at speed.
The ball must always travel...
The Flag
category: Passing
The aim of this drill is to get the players to think about passing and moving in variety of directions at speed.
The ball must always travel...
The Star
category: Movement
This practice encourages concentration and awareness.
3 players (A, B and C) stand on the cones making the top three points of a star (they...
The Star
category: Passing
This practice encourages concentration and awareness.
3 players (A, B and C) stand on the cones making the top three points of a star (they...
The Three Musketeers
category: Group-practices
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 th...
The Three Musketeers
category: Passing
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 th...
Three Man Weave
category: Group-practices
3 players 1 ball
start – together on back line run in opposite figure of 8 up court as below. Ensure timing is good so wait until pla...
Through Court Backup Options
category: Decision-making
A game using the full court, 4 attackers, 4 defenders, 2 trailers.
Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. Both trail...
Through Court Play With At Least Two Offers (With Defenders)
category: Group-practices
Starting on a backline, players move the ball through the court ending up with the shooter who puts a shot up.
Players should aim to pass the...
Through Court Play With At Least Two Offers For Every Pass
category: Group-practices
Starting on a backline, players move the ball through the court ending up with the shooter who puts a shot up.
Players should aim to pass the...
Throw, Meet, Catch And Turn To Pass
category: Wall-drills
Players are working in threes with 1 ball per group, using the wall.
Standing 2 metres away from the wall the 1st player throws a strong pa...
Time Your Run - Pass And Move
category: Group-practices
- The Player with the ball passes to player in space on the left.
- The player receiving the ball jumps into the air, prior to pass and ...
Time Your Run - Pass And Move
category: Movement
- The Player with the ball passes to player in space on the left.
- The player receiving the ball jumps into the air, prior to pass and ...
Timing The Lead
category: Passing
Set up a square of players, 5m x 5m, numbered 1-4 as shown.
A player each from 2 and 3 runs forward. They both look right to receive the pass...
To You, To Me!
category: Movement
Have two groups of players (blues and whites) split themselves into two lines. Each line stands facing the other coloured group.
The first 2...
Touch Pass And Shoot
category: Shooting
Space out four passers (red players) with a ball each around the outside of the shooting circle. The rest of your players line up on the baseline.<...
Touch Pass And Shoot
category: Shooting
Space out four passers (red players) with a ball each around the outside of the shooting circle. The rest of your players line up on the baseline.<...
Train Run
category: Warm-ups
Players line up in single file. The front player runs in any direction and the rest follow.
On the coach's whistle the back player runs to t...
Triangle 2 Vs 2
category: 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 on...
Triangle Drill
category: 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 playe...
Triangle For Getting Free
category: Getting-free
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, ...
Triangle Offering- Pass And Drive
category: Movement
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 oth...
Triangle Offering- Pass And Drive Progression
category: Movement
Divide your group into three equal groups and add two defenders inside the triangle. The three attackers attempt to keep the ball between them, dri...
Triangle Pass 2
category: Movement
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 b...
Triangle Pass
category: Movement
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 b...
Triangle Tag
category: Warm-ups
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 n...
Try To Intercept
category: Interception
Players work in groups of 4.
The feeder stands with the ball in front of the 3 other players. The two receiving players stand 5 meters away ...
Two Step Intercept
category: Interception
Player 1 takes two steps in to finish with feet side by side. From this firm base, jump up to receive ball from player 2 who pushes it high above 1...
Up And Across Passing
category: Movement
To practice running off the ball players work in pairs, with 1 ball between 2.
The stipulation for this drill is that one player can only pa...
Using The Overload
category: Warm-ups
Cone out a square, 5m x 5m, with 3 attacker's and 1 defender inside.
One of the attackers starts with a ball.
The attacker's aim is to ...
Varied Running - Up And Down The Court
category: Warm-ups
- Simple jogging x 4 lengths
- Jog backwards x 2 lengths
- Switch jogging, switching between forward & sideways facing x 2 lengths
Virtual Snake-Bite
category: Defence
Place some cones in a large circle, using more cones than players. Each player stands behind a cone.
Moving on the balls of their feet wit...
W-Shape Running
category: Warm-ups
Cones are set out in a W shape.
Players start line up and run one after the other.
Once the first player has reached the first cone the...
Wa And Ga Coordinating Centre Pass
category: Attack
Set up a big square 9m x 9m, split into four 3m x 3m squares. It can be put into the context of court by positioning it just inside the shooting th...
Wall Practice
category: Wall-drills
4 players lined up width wise (equal distance)
1 player starts by throwing the ball into the wall and catching the return to then turn and p...
Warm-Up: Jogging With Rules
category: Warm-ups
Jogging around the court for 10 minutes, depending on facilities available possibly with some music playing.
After 5 minutes of gentle joggi...
Wd/Gd Interceptions
category: Group-practices
Feeder, 2 attackers, 3 defenders.
Feeder starts play from the Centre Circle. The attacker runs forward off the third line into the middle th...
Weave And Shoot - Relay Race
category: Shooting
Set up two equal lines of players, stood behind 5 cones which lead into the goal circle.
Each player must weave around the cones, picks up th...
When To Use Backup
category: Decision-making
A game using the full court, 5 attackers, 4 defenders, 1 trailer.
Split the court in half, 2 attackers, 2 defenders in each half. trailers in...
Whole Court Attacking Challenge
category: Getting-free
Split group into 3 equal teams. Ideally 6 per team.
- 1 team is the attackers,
- 1 team are defenders,
- 1 team is resting...
Whole Court Attacking Challenge
category: Movement
Split group into 3 equal teams. Ideally 6 per team.
- 1 team is the attackers,
- 1 team are defenders,
- 1 team is resting...
Whole Court Attacking Challenge
category: Passing
Split group into 3 equal teams. Ideally 6 per team.
- 1 team is the attackers,
- 1 team are defenders,
- 1 team is resting...
Wing Attack
category: Roles-responsibilities
Where can they go?
They are allowed to move in the centre and attacking third but not in the circle.
Work The Middle Player
category: Passing
Blue Player 1 has the ball and passes it to the centre player who moves to their right to receive the ball, before receiving, rotating and passing ...
Workers In A Square
category: Group-practices
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...
Workers In A Square
category: Passing
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...
Workers In A Square
category: 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...
Zig-Zag Passes
category: Group-practices
Red player 1 throws the ball to Blue player 1, and then receives a return pass while movin...
Zig-Zag Passes
category: Passing
Red player 1 throws the ball to Blue player 1, and then receives a return pass while movin...
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Sessions
All Rounder Fitness
Get your players fit and fired up for the season ahead with this all-rounder fitness session
Shooting Technique - Making the shot Session
Fine tune your players' shooting before the festive break and get them scoring, with a flick of the wrist and a swish of the net!
Defending Principle: Applying Pressure to Force Errors
Apply pressure on the opposition and limit space to force errors, with this session!
Developing Dominant, Tight Unit Defence!
Build up a dominant defence and get on the way to winning matches with this week's session!
Netball Conditioning - Passing Movement
Bonus Fitness Session! Work on your players' stamina in this intense passing and movement session!
Successfully feeding the shooting circle
Don't let the shooting circle go hungry! Make sure your team keep it well fed with good service!
Attacking Principle: side and goal line throw ins!
Develop your team's attacking principles and don't let a set piece go to waste with this session!
Drive don't Dither - move to meet the pass session
Teach your players to meet the pass with this attacking netball session, designed to inject pace and drive into your team's pass and move play
Developing your team's Zone Defence
Use this plan to improve your players' zone defence skills, teaching them to work together to push the opposition wide, deny space and regain possessi...
Attacking introduction - Getting Free and Taking on a Defender
Improve your attacking players' preliminary moves - to help them outwit their marker and get free to receive the pass
Community Drills
Movement/ Spatial Awareness
All players in the space.Moving constantly for 1min, moving with dodging movements around the space.Players should be keeping their heads up and dodgi...
Game play
I mix up the 12 players so its fair on everyone. There are 6 players on each team so I have to get rid of one position which is the WD. They play on h...
Circuit & Fast Feet
DRILL IS MIRRORED ON EITHER SIDE1. Player engages in 'fast feet' (along with partner on opposite side of goal post) until coach calls "Go...
Warm
Players line up and run together up and down the court. When the coach blows the whistle, players must immediately.
Passing and moving
All players have a ball between two they line up at on of the back lines. The player who doesn't have the ball (GD in this case) drives out to recive ...
Warm up
Run diagonally from the base line to the transverse line, kicking feet up to their behind. Jump at transverse line. Side step across the transverse l...
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