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Netball: Defensive Triangle Set-Up

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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

COACHING POINTS

Ensure the WD and GD push the attackers in as close as possible to limit their space
Ensure the defenders use and open body position to dictate the attackers into the middle of the court, to stop them running around the back
Ensure all 3 defenders leave enough room for the attackers to move or they risk being pulled up by the umpire

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Defence Standard set-up:

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

Delivering ball to shooters:

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Delivering the ball midcourt through to the circle edge/shooters

Set up:

Half court, two balls, 5+ players

1 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.

Shooting

Defence 3 over the line:

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

Centre Pass Set Plays

Centre Deep:

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

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