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Three Man Weave

Set up: 6+ players, full court space, 1-4 balls, 8 cones Three cones are set up across the width of the court about a meter in from the sideline. In groups of three players line up across from each other behind the cones. Cones may be placed along the sideline so player understand they are to stay on the outside of theses cones but still in court. The ball starts with the middle person. Player on the left cone drives out straight and receives a pass from the middle. Middle person then runs to the person they passed the ball to. Player on left who received the pass, deliveries the ball to the third player who has driven out on the right. When players pass they the follow it to the player they have passed to take their position. Players continue this ‘weave’ down the court.

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3 Man Weave Passing - Netball ...

Players pass the ball out to the side and then follow their pass and run behind the player they passed the ball to. Both the ball and all players should be moving steadily at all times.

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Weave and Shoot - Relay Race S...

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 the ball and shoots the goal. After the shot players collect the ball and replace it for the next player in line to run onto (if you have more than 8 players, one player can stand behind the goal line and pass the ball to the incoming players).

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Three Man Weave Movement - Net...

Set up: 6+ players, full court space, 1-4 balls, 8 conesThree cones are set up across the width of the court about a meter in from the sideline. In groups of three players line up across from each other behind the cones. Cones may be placed along the sideline so player understand they are to stay on the outside of theses cones but still in court. The ball starts with the middle person. Player on the left cone drives out straight and receives a pass from the middle. Middle person then runs to the person they passed the ball to. Player on left who received the pass, deliveries the ball to the third player who has driven out on the right. When players pass they the follow it to the player they have passed to take their position. Players continue this ‘weave’ down the court.

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Three man weave Group practice...

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 player is in middle to receive straight line ball

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Team Zig Zag Group practices -...

Set up: 2 lines of players in partners set up across from each other with one ball per partner. Players are to pass to each other in their partners.The 2 players at the far end (don’t have a ball) begin weaving in and out of players down their own side until they get to the opposite end.Players who have just weaved call for a ball from the far end to get passed to them.The player and the partner who are now at the far end without the ball begin to weave down themselves.

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Triangle drill Interception - ...

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

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Pass and Move around the box P...

The red players around the outside square have a ball each and move anti-clockwise around the box. Red players must make a pass inside to the blue players when they are on a corner and receive the return pass when they reach the half way point down the line. They then play another one-two pass receiving the return pass on the corner of the square.

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Timing the V Cut Movement - Ne...

Coach starts the drill by passing the first ball. First 2 players drive in opposite angles and the coach passes ball to player 1. Player 2 then changes direction and drives onto the second ball The second players now passes the ball to one of the 2 players driving from opposite direction.

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Train Run Warm ups - Netball D...

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 the front and takes over the lead.

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Catch and turn Movement - Netb...

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 catches the ball before then passing to the centre player. The centre player receives, rotates and releases (3 Rs) to the next player. The third player then receives the ball and rotates before restarting the drill from the other side.

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Partner agility circuit Moveme...

Set up: Full court space, 4 x mini hurdles, 8x short ladders, 10x cones.Players are divided into 2 groups. Players start at baseline.Two players, from the front of each line begin by jumping over the mini hurdles (set up at right angles to each other).They then run to ladders set up in a cross formation. Action 1: Forward steps into each square.Action 3: Left turn: Forward steps into each square and backwards to return to the middle. Action 3: Right turn. Steps in and out of squares both directions to the middle.Action 4: Stright weave with both feet in each square. Players run towards cones set out in a zig zag formation across the middle third space. Players run from cone to cone in a zig zag direction.The focus is on taking off the outside foot. Players sprint to the end baseline then turn and sprint back to where they came from.

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Footwork Perfection Footwork -...

It's important to not get pulled back for footwork. Players line up in two lines opposite each other with a feeder in the middle. To start the drill the front player passes to and receives back from the feeder and performer correct footwork before passing to the player in the opposite line.

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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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Roll dodge Getting free - Netb...

For the first few run throughs blue 1 is a static defender. White 1 steps across the defender with their right foot, pivoting on the left and then rolls around the back of blue 1 (turning her back) to receive the ball from X.

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Team Wall Drill Ball skills - ...

8+ players in 2 teams/lines facing the wall. Each player at the front of the line has a ball and throws it against the wall, the rotates out for the player behind them in the line to receive the ball. Continue through the line.

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Tired Shooting Shooting - Netb...

Players must sprint from one cone to another as fast as they can, making sure they bend down and touch each cone.After the final cone they should drive into the circle to receive the pass from the coach.Players must stop and play the shot as best they can.

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Footwork Perfection Extras - N...

It's important to not get pulled back for footwork. Players line up in two lines opposite each other with a feeder in the middle. To start the drill the front player passes to and receives back from the feeder and performer correct footwork before passing to the player in the opposite line.

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The Bow Movement - Netball Dri...

Set up: Five cones set up as a square with one cone in the center, 1 ball, 4-6 players.Two feeding players are set up in between cones in line with the center cone.Two attacking players start on the centre cone and choose a corner cone to drive out to, each driving to opposite cones.Attackers time their drive so they receive their pass on the centre cone.Attackers are to create a ‘bow’ shape by driving to the outer cones one at a time and receiving a pass on the middle cone between each drive.

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Pass and move in opposite dire...

Players pass the ball clock wise. After each pass the player runs to touch the cone of the player in the opposite direction they passed to and then runs back to their own cone.

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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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weave SESSIONS
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Effective execution of Set Play from the Centre Pass - Intermediate

Master a number of set plays focusing on getting the ball out from a centre pass, through the second phase and into a position to shoot.

Driving Forward and Intercepting the Ball!

Be positive in defence (like the emu) - Teach players to put their best foot forward and use a burst of acceleration to get in front and make the interception
weave ANSWERS
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What are the "Corridors of play". Does anyone have any info on this?

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Fun warm up for teenagers

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

Helen Coach, England

Shoulder passing drills

Hi, I coach a team of good standard 9 and 10 year olds. I am coaching them to pass the ball up the court more quickly and with pace, using shoulder passes. Can you recommend any good drills for this. Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

james Coach, England

high performance training session for netball

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

Marie Coach, South Africa

Agility in the sport netball |...

why is agility important to the sport Netball and how can players use it in the sport

Renee Coach, Australia

Practices to try and avoid con...

Are there any good practises that will help my team be more aware of others on the court. As our game is speeding up we are tending to become more focused on the ball rather than the whole game. I know that we will improve with time, but in the meantime, are there any recommended practices that will help to develop player awareness?

Kerrie Coach, England

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

Foot work, I need examples | S...

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

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