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Netball: Defence 3 over the line

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The WD and GD will set up close to the line
As soon as the whistle goes they will jump over the line and set up a defensive zone with the C
This means the defensive players will mark the space, forcing the attackers out of the centre channel, rather than individually man-to-man
Your WA and GA can also come into the centre third to flood the area to increase pressure

The WD, GD and C must communicate to know where the attckers are and close down the space
Your defenders should try to force the attackers wide towards the edge/sidelines

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The GD and WD will set up on their outside of the opponent and force them inwards towards the centre of the court
The C will drop back to the line to close down the attackers space
When the whilstle blows, the attckers will try to drive straight out but will be forced into a small space and closed down by all 3 players

Centre Pass Set Plays

The WA and GA will start in a staggered position, with one player (WA in this example) on the line and the other (GA) positioned off the line
Both the WA and GA will offer for the centre pass
WA will receives the ball from the C
GA recognises that they did not receive first ball and will clear out to get down court into the circle
Once the C has passed the ball to the WA they will then drive deep down court to receive the second phase ball from back from the WA
The GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GA
The GA should be able to receive the ball from the GS under the post

Centre Pass Set Plays

The WD and GD will set up on the inside of their player - this will automatically force the attackers outwards towards the sidelines
The C will pick one attacker to mark NOTE: this is usually the WA as if the GA receives the ball they are a lesser threat as they aren't in the circle. The GD will then be able to try keep the GA high up court away from the circle
The other defender who did not get double marked will simple get ball side and force their attacker wide

Centre Pass Set Plays

It is common that the defending C will drop back and double mark either the WA or GA, if that happens...

The WA has been double marked and therefore will pull wide taking both the WD and C with her - this has now left room for the GA
Both the WA and GA will drive out and offer for the ball, however the GA will receive the ball from the C
As the defending C has been pulled wide, it will allow the atttacking C the central channel to drive hard and get the ball from the GA at the top of the circle
The GS will be holding their front space and receive the ball from the C ready to put up a shot

Centre Pass Set Plays

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