Netball: Overhead Pass

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

Build upon your player's team cohesion, in particular focusing on their passing and communication skills to keep possession of the ball.

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• Spread your hands around the ball in a 'W' shaped position 
• Bring the ball to your chest with your arms close to your body
• Step forward with either leg, usually your most dominant, and push through with the ball transferring your body weight forward
• Aim for your partners chest 

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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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• 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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• Spread your hands around the ball in a ‘W’ shaped position
• Bring the ball to your chest and ensure your elbows are down next to your body
• Step forward with either leg (usually your more dominant) and push through aiming the ball at the ground
• You should aim to release the ball from waist height and use the power from your arms and knees as you push the ball forward
• The ball should travel ¾ of the way to your partner and bounce up to their stomach