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Netball: MAD- Make A Decision.

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Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One ball.

Players are to pass the ball to either of the other two lines then move to the opposite line.
The aim is to keep all 3 lines balanced so there is always someone to pass to. No post is to be left with just one player.
Set goal for players to be able to maintain lines for 30 seconds.

COACHING POINTS

Pass and move under pressure, racing the clock.
Decision making at speed.
Applicable to any position on court.
Players are to understand the importance of balancing court and to be a reactive player after they have passed.

PROGRESSION

As players become more confident, they can choose what line to move into which forces more decision making i.e. not always the opposite line to the pass.
Introduce defender in the middle. Aim of defender is to force errors i.e. intercept or unbalanced lines.
See MAD with defender.

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MAD- Make A Decision with Defender:

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Set up: At least 6 players form equal lines in a triangle formation. One defender in the middle. One ball.

Progression for MAD
Players are to pass the ball to either of the other 2 lines then move to the opposite.
Defender must apply pressure and attempt intercepts.
The aim is to keep all 3 line balanced so there is always someone to pass to and no one is ever left in a line by themselves.

Decision making

Choosing Sides - 5 players:

On receiving the ball from the feeder player 1 turns.

Players 2 and 3 should both make strong sideways movements in opposite directions, the defender can go either way.

Player 1 must try and pass to the unmarked player as quickly as possible.

Footwork

Build Communication on Court:

Player 1 turns their back to players 2 and 3 and receives the ball from X.

On receiving the ball player 1 pivots.

Players 2 and 3 both make strong sideways movements, but only 1 of them calls for the ball. Player 1 passes to this player.

Decision making

Down the court with defenders.:

Position two lines of opposing players along the court in a straight line.

The GK faces the back wall, away from the court, throws the ball up in the air, rotates and releases to the next player. The next player must drive into space to receive the pass.

Place any number of static defenders dotted around the court (6/8/9 players) while performing the above drill.

Once the ball has reached the end of the court you can change the roles around and the static defenders now become the passing team and vice versa.

Decision making

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