Netball: Chest Pass

Develop your player's ability to execute powerful, accurate passing in a game in order to gain dominance over the opposition.

Help your players master the basic ball control skills to move onto executing more complex and advanced skills as players develop their knowledge and playing abilities.

Develop your players feeding in order to feed the ball accurately into the circle, whilst also improving their confidence.

Develop your players attacking capabilities, focusing on their passing power and accuracy to maintain possession and secure the win.

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• Place your throwing hand behind the ball with your fingers spread
• Ensure your arm is creating a right angle 
• Step forward with the opposite leg to your throwing arm and transfer your body weight forward 
• Ensure your pass is flat and direct to your partner - you will accomplish this by fully extending your arm and fingers where you want the ball 

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• Spread your hands around the ball in a 'W' shaped position
• Place the ball above your head and slightly bend your elbows but keep them close to your body
• The ball should be in line with the centre of your body
• Step forward with either leg, usually your most dominant, and push through with the ball transferring your body weight forward as you push through
• Your hands and fingers should be pointing towards the direction you want the ball to go
• You don't want the ball to be loopy as it is easier to intercept - instead you want it hard and fast so aim just above your teammates chest 
• Ensure your arms are fully outstretched upon release

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• Place the ball in one hand and spread your fingers around the ball
• Step forward with the opposite leg to your throwing arm and transfer your body weight forward as your push through
• You should aim to release the ball from waist height
• The ball should travel ¾ of the way to your partner and bounce up to their stomach

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• When moving to the legal distance defenders use a strong stride to jump back or a few quick steps to get 3ft away from the ball carrier
• Ensure you get your distance before putting your arms over the ball - if you do not you will get called for obstruction, arms before distance
• Keep your weight balanced over your legs, with your hips, knees and ankles bent
• You can follow the ball with your arms to put pressure on the pass