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Netball: Footwork and Accuracy

I am currently coaching a senior college team and I have found Sportplan...

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Get into pairs with one ball - one player will be the worker and the other the feeder
Create the shape of a triangle - you may use 3 cones if you feel more comfortable
The worker will simply use fast footwork to move around the triangle
Once the feeder says 'GO' the worker will turn and drive onto the dropped ball
The worker will retrieve the ball and try to hit a target - this may be set up on a wall for example

COACHING POINTS

Maintain a narrow foot base, keep your head up and use your arms
The feeder can choose when to say go
The feeder can decide how hard the dropped ball is to retrieve

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Place 2 cones on the ground, diagonal from each other - approximately 1 meter apart
Place a 3rd cone with a ball on in front of these cones - approximately 2-3 meters away
Your players will use a small foot base to move around the cones, ensuring they do not contact the cones
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Place down a chair
Position yourself in front of the chair with a ball
Throw the ball into the air
Using a narrow foot base and fast feet, move around the chair
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Set up 3 cones in the shape of a triangle
Place a 4th cone with a ball on in front of the triangle
The worker will complete a footwork pattern - of their choice or given by the coach
They will then drive hard towards the cone with the ball, pick up the ball and hit a certain target - this may be a brick on the wall for example

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Quick Hands - Progression:

Place one leg in front of the other and slightly bend your knees
Place the ball between your legs with one hand in front and one behind
Release the ball and step forward
Quickly switch hand positioning - the hand behind will go in front and vice versa

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