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Carrying Cone Warm Up

Split your players into two equal teams and put down an equal number of cones in each final third. The two teams compete against one another, trying to take cones/bibs from their opponents area and place them behind their line.

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Christmas Stocking Warm Up

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 etc). They learn which objects belong to their team and each team puts all their objects in a ball bin (or coned area) in the middle. Play starts, only one person from each team can run forward to collect an object from the middle at each time.  The other players can steal presents from other teams, but they have to put it back in the box in the middle.  Teams can try to defend their stocking. Teams are aiming to fill their stocking again with the presents they had originally.

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Drop, React, Catch

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 other player stands 2-3ft in front of them holding the ball in front just below the other player's head level (or lower if this is too easy). The player with the ball lets go of it so that it falls towards the floor, and the other player reacts to catch it before it hits the floor.

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Footwork Warm Up

Players jog around the court awaiting the call from the coach. When they hear "Footwork" players must work hard for 30 seconds. During these 30 seconds players work on their footwork patterns inside the third of the court they were in when the call was made before then continuing to run around the edge of the court.

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Jogging and Footwork Warm Up

Jogging and footwork patterns. Players jog around the court, preforming different footwork patterns along different sides can be any lines on the court, players do not have to run around the perimeter). With older players allow the player at the front of the line to lead, the other players must follow their example. Regularly change the player at the front of the line.

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Noughts and crosses

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 colour bib of their team in their hand. They will play a game of noughts and crosses (tic tac toe). Each player will run forward and place their bib on a cone. They first team to form a 3 bib line (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) of their teams colours wins a point. Rule: Teams are not allowed to place their bibs in a line on the closest row as this makes it too easy. If neither team has won from the initial run in then players can move their own team's bibs continually until one team wins. If you have bigger teams, number your players and call 3 numbers out to start. They can then run back to the sideline to tag another player in to move a bib.

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Running Drills - 3 part warm up

Drill 1. Start with a gentle jog around the court, throwing in some sidesteps, high knees and heel flicks. Drill 2. Line up two teams on opposite sides of the court and give each player a number or position. On the coach's call the players who has had their numbers called spint into the center, touch the cone and then run back to their touchline. Drill 3. Finish with some back and forth running. Players complete 10 runs (there and back) as quickly as possible.

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Short Long

2 feeders with a ball each Worker runs in to one feeder for a short ball drop and return They then drive out on the angle for a long pass from the other feeder Worker then drives in to the same feeder and gets a short ball drop and then a long pass from the other feeder Worker to receive 8 passes and then rotate feeders and workers

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Tag Warm Up

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 in the third. The attackers aim is to reach the outside lines by running with the ball, but they can only do this one at a time. The defenders aim is to tag the attackers to prevent them from reaching the third edges. If an attacker is tagged they then pass back to another attacker in the box, who will attempt to run to the sideline. Attackers need to find and create gaps.

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Using the Overload

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 get the ball to all 4 corners in any order without being tagged with the ball by the defender. They start again if they are tagged. They can only move the ball by passing, they can't run with it. You can swap the defender out if they make it to all 4 corners or wait until they have managed it a few times to progress.

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Bulldog Warm ups - Netball Dri...

Setup: Choose 1 player to be the catcher - they start standing on the line between 2 thirds, wearing a bib. All other players start spread along the goal line facing the catcher. <hr /> Game: The aim is for all the other players to run and get past the catcher into the end zone without being caught - the last player still active is the winner. The catcher must try and catch as many players as possible before they reach the end zone. <hr /> Rules: If a player is caught by the catcher they then become a catcher and start this role on the line for the next run back. Players must not go outside of the blue coned area. Once a player has reached the end zone line they must wait there until the coach signals they may try to run back once all players have attempted to run across. Players can only wait a maximum of 5 seconds after the coach signals they can run from the end zone line - if they do not move after this time they automatically become a catcher.

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Rugby Netball Warm Up - Rugby ...

Break your players into two teams. One team goes to attack, and one to defence. There is no kicking in this game. Normal laws of rugby do not apply e.g. the ball can be passed in any direction. The ball is passed from player to player, but once the ball is caught - the ball carrier must stop moving. They can move only to pass the ball to another player. The defenders can close down attackers, working to remove attacking options. Defenders can intercept the ball, but must leave the ball carrier alone once the ball is cause. They can apply pressure on the pass, similar to the pressure that a bastleball player might apply (but consider using this as a progression). Tries can be scored by attackers who catch the ball inside the oppositions in goal area. Dropped balls result in a turn over.

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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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Jogging and Footwork Warm Up W...

Jogging and footwork patterns.Players jog around the court, preforming different footwork patterns along different sides can be any lines on the court, players do not have to run around the perimeter).With older players allow the player at the front of the line to lead, the other players must follow their example. Regularly change the player at the front of the line.

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Running Drills - 3 part warm u...

Drill 1. Start with a gentle jog around the court, throwing in some sidesteps, high knees and heel flicks. Drill 2. Line up two teams on opposite sides of the court and give each player a number or position. On the coach's call the players who has had their numbers called spint into the center, touch the cone and then run back to their touchline. Drill 3. Finish with some back and forth running. Players complete 10 runs (there and back) as quickly as possible.

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Warm up - Cones Small games - ...

A good warm up for a large group. Players are in partners and stand opposite eachother with a cone inbetween them.The coach calls out body parts players are to touch. When coach calls out 'cone' players are to quickly grab the cone in front of them,contesting with their partner. Fun for all ages!

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Rotating and turning Pass Warm...

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 player 3 turns and passes to Blue player 4, and then runs on to join the line behind Blue player 2. Blue player 4 then throws to Blue player 1 who runs forwards to meet pass, Blue player 1 turns and passes to Blue player 2. Blue player 1 then runs behind Blue player 4 etc. Drill continues...

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10 Balls Anywhere Warm ups - N...

Have the players get into pairs. One player starts with the ball and drops, places or throws the ball in random places around a semi circular area. The other player in the pair stands around a metre opposite keeping a close eye on the ball. They need to react as quickly as possible to gather the ball either before it bounces or after only 1 bounce. After 10, have the players swap over so that the passer is now reacting to the ball.

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Street Tag Warm ups - Netball ...

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

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Warm-up: Jogging with Rules Wa...

Jogging around the court for 10 minutes, depending on facilities available possibly with some music playing. After 5 minutes of gentle jogging introduce some rules (see notes).

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Tag Warm Up Warm ups - Netball...

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 in the third. The attackers aim is to reach the outside lines by running with the ball, but they can only do this one at a time.The defenders aim is to tag the attackers to prevent them from reaching the third edges.If an attacker is tagged they then pass back to another attacker in the box, who will attempt to run to the sideline.Attackers need to find and create gaps.

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Small Unit Possession Warm ups...

Cone out a square, 5m x 5m, with 3 attacker's and 2 defenders inside.The attackers are just keeping score of how many passes they can make.

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Warm up challenge Passing - Ne...

2x groups of 5+ players1 ball1/3 space One team to set up in a circle.Other team to line up one behind eachother.Team in the circle passes ball around eachother while one person from the other team runs around the outside of the circle.Running players run around once or twice. Passing players count how mayn time the balls made a complete circle. Teams swap over and try to beat the opposing team.

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Drop, React, Catch 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 other player stands 2-3ft in front of them holding the ball in front just below the other player's head level (or lower if this is too easy).The player with the ball lets go of it so that it falls towards the floor, and the other player reacts to catch it before it hits the floor.

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Using the Overload 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 get the ball to all 4 corners in any order without being tagged with the ball by the defender. They start again if they are tagged.They can only move the ball by passing, they can't run with it.You can swap the defender out if they make it to all 4 corners or wait until they have managed it a few times to progress.

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Warm up - Coach Calls Extras -...

Equipment: Dependant on numbers, one ball between 2, full court area.Players are in 2 lines down the length of the court. One line of players has the ball. The other line stands inbetween these players facing them (i.e. not directly opposite). Coach wil call either number; one, two or three. Followed by either left or right.The number determines the movement. Left or right determines the way the workers drive. If workers drive left they should lead with their left hand to the ball and if they drive right, the right hand should touch the ball. One: Workers drive to either left or right. Tap ball. Drive back on an angle to recieve a long pass.Two: Workers drive and tap either left or right hand. Drive back the same angle with a side switch half way back.Three: Same as two but once workers reach their start point they drive forward and recieve a flat pass from the post.

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Intercept the Compass 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 begins the drills by passing to either the N or S feeder. Whichever N or S feeder has the ball then passes to the W feeder and the Defenders can go for the intercept. If the defenders go too early then the N/S feeder with the ball has the option to pass opposite instead and the other N/S feeder will play the ball to the W feeder. The W feeder only ever plays the ball to the E feeder. The W feeder also has a ball at the start and after the E feeder has released their ball then the W feeder passes their ball to the E feeder so that there are 2 balls in play.

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Full Squad Shapes Warm ups - N...

10+ players, 5+ balls, half court area.1. Half of the players stand in a star/circle shape, these are the feeders.2. Each feeding player has a partner who stands next to them to start, these are the workers.3. Each feeder has a ball.4. Workers drive into the middle and recieve a pass from the feeder two people away. i.e. they skip a person.5. Worker passes back to the line they have come from and drives towards the feeder who delivers a short bounce pass. 6. The feeder continues to drive around the worker and recives a long pass into the middle.7. Worker passes the ball back out to initial feeder who passes the ball back.8. Worker skips another feeder and passes to them, then joins the line.

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Four Corners Warm ups - Netbal...

5 vs 5 or 7 vs 7 depending on numbersSet up 4 boxes as shown in the diagram, ~3m x 3m each.The Attackers start with the ball in one of the boxes. Their aim is to get to the opposite box using passing. They are allowed into the other boxes but will only score if they get the ball to the opposite box.If the Defenders successfully intercept they can start in a box and do the same thing.

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Run and follow Warm ups - Netb...

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 from the queue run to the person in front of them and stop. Like in a relay the person who was standing on the cone runs to the next cone and then stops as the person who was previously on the cone runs the next one. Once the red players reach the top of the tree they then run all the way back to the start, sprinting along the diagonals and side-stepping along the horizontals. Repeat this until the 4 first cones are now occupied by the queuing players and the players who were on the cones are now at the start.

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Netball With a Rugby Ball Warm...

Set up an area of about 15 x 15m. Have 2 teams of 5+ players, with 1 one ball.The players can run anywhere in the area but can't run with the ball. The first team that get 10 passes wins a point. If the ball in intercepted or dropped then turnover. The 1st pass is after the turnover is free.Stop the game every 1 minute to stretch for 30 seconds.

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10 fun games and ideas to improve your warm up - Bring the WOW factor to your next practice and prepare your players, mentally and physically!

2 on 1 Defence of a Centre Pass

It?s a common cliche, but you?re most vulnerable after you have just scored. Make sure your defence from the centre pass is strong with your players working together to create interceptions.

Maintaining Possession

Improve your players leading to be able to create numerous options for the player on the ball and encourage them to keep the ball and maintain possession during important parts of the game.

Developing effective team cohesion to maximise match success

Get your team working together in order to get the ball flowing through court and turning more over ball.

Attacking the ball to maintain possession

Develop your players movement skills in order for them to get in front of their defender and help your team maintain progression.

Establish Effective Passing

Maintain possession of the ball with clinical passing all over the court and begin to use passes to eliminate defenders at ease.

Attacking Principle - Dynamic movement to maintain possession of the ball

Don?t underestimate doing the basics effectively. Nailing your passing and receiving will be sure to open up defences.

Attacking Principle: Maximising Possession through the straight line ball

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

Penetrate the space to maximise attacking options

Be clever with your movement to penetrate the space and maximise your attacks.

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.

Intercepting Passes

Get the opposition playing right into your hands as your defenders dictate their movements

Textbook Shooting for Beginners

Never miss a chance again with this shooting technique session!

Developing passing power and accuracy!

Passing accurately and powerfully with this attacking session, using sharp, direct passes to reach their team-mates

Attacking Principle - Turning in the Air!

Get your players turning in the air and developing this attacking principle, giving them the advantage on court!

Through Court Play, Set Plays and Backing Up

Use this exciting extended skills session to improve how your team use the full court, support one another and bring the ball down court

Attacking Principle: Use the Reverse Pivot!

Refresh your player's skill and knowledge of the Reverse Pivot, ready to outwit the opposition!

Defending Principle: Applying Pressure to Force Errors

Apply pressure on the opposition and limit space to force errors, with this session!
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Fun warm up for teenagers | Sp...

Can anyone suggest a fun warm up for a group of skilled 14-15yr olds please.Thanks!

Helen Coach, England

ANZ Championships and Representative Teams (Warm-Up Drills)

I am keen to learn some of the team warm-up's that the more advanced / elite  teams use.  I am not interested in the individual ball work or individual fitness but the whole group type of activities. For example Worker1 and worker2 in the shooting circle, Thrower 1 and Thrower 2 are at the third points outside the circle W1 passes ball to T1 who passes ball back to W1 who is moving towards the ball and re-offering W1 passes ball to T2 and then drives to receive ball from T2 close to shooting circle. W2 does te same thing I don't know how to put this drill into actions and I am sure that there are other coaches out there like me. Please share some of the more advanced warm-up team drills with me.

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What should I do on a first coaching session ?

What should I do on a first coaching session ? I don't want the girls to get bored, i want them to want to come back next week.

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I'm looking for some fun & creative drills to keep my U12s entertained?

I am starting to coach a new U12's team this year with a friend. What are some fun and creative drills that will get them used to a coach they don't know?

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Pre-game warm up idea for seniors?

I am coach of a senior team, all girls have great skills but need new ideas for warm up drills before a game please. I am looking for team warm ups and smaller groups warm ups please.Thanks Kelli

Kelli Coach, Australia

Warm up before a game

What would you consider to be a good 15min warm up before a game in limited space for 11 year olds?

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coaching hints on warming up and training

i am coaching my netball team currently the age range is between 16-21 and i would like some drills and warm up i could do with the team since we normally do the same thing at every training session we have.

Tonya Coach, Saint Lucia

I need a good warm up session please

where can i get a good warm up session on sportsplan

Loraine Coach, South Africa

Adult pre game warm up drills

We do warm up pre matches using dynamic stretches & some drills but our first quarter is often our worst - does anyone have any good pre match warm up drills they can suggest as I do t think ours getting the team match ready Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Kelly riddle Coach, England

Getting a team ready to go at the first whistle.

What are ways you can fire up your team before taking the court? during our warm up we seem pumped and ready to go, but soon as the whistle goes we seem to be extremely flat and make way too many mistakes. we are a strong team but we have to play catch up because of our first quarter. are there certain things we can add into our warm up to make sure we are all ready to go? or does anyone have a good speech that always say before a game starts?

Chloe carr Coach, Australia

what is your favourite pre game warm up for netball?

what is you favourite warm up before a game for netball? and ideas?thanks

Ekeesha Rathnayake Coach, Australia

Foot work, I need examples

Hi there, Im coaching my childrens netball team and actually don't know much about netball. I have downloaded the 'Defensive moves to secure possession' plan so we can do some work but I don't understand what 'rolls, forward and back drives and weaves' are, have you got some examples so I can understand what these moves are?ThanksShae

shae hughes Coach, Australia

high performance training session for netball

I need a high performance training session for netball players. Can you assist?

Marie Coach, South Africa

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

L2 Coaching Course - help to plan a session

I have completed my first weekend of this course and soon to do the second which involves planning and running a 20 min session, I don't know where to start, can anyone help who has done this course please

JUDE Carrott Coach, England

Can someone run through the be...

Can someone run through the best warm up stretches to do and should they be done prior to or after cardio warm up? This is for kids netball (10 and under)

Jane White Coach, Australia

What warm up sessions are ther...

What would a warm up be either before a game or at training

Nassirie Ahmed Coach, England

I am coaching a deaf 8 yr old ...

I am coaching a team of 8-9yr olds one of which is deaf. I am having problems getting anything to help me with this. Also I am wanting to print off some simple warmup drills eg basic run to first third walk back knees up walk back etc but have picturs for her aswell, but the session planner is more advance than this- I am wanting to do the same warm up for the start of each training and game. Any help ould be fantastic!!!

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