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Netball: WD/GD Interceptions

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Kiri, Coach

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Feeder, 2 attackers, 3 defenders.

Feeder starts play from the Centre Circle. The attacker runs forward off the third line into the middle third to receive the ball, marked by a defender. They then pass a lateral ball to the feeder who has moved out to the side, where there is another defender acting as a 3ft mark.

The attacker runs into a space in the end third to receive the ball back. When they have received the ball again they pass to an attacker in the circle, who is also marked. The defender in the circle (GK) can help the other defender if they get shut out. However if both defenders get drawn to the attacker then the feeder can pass straight to the GS in the circle.

COACHING POINTS

If the Defender over-commits to a run then the GK can call to cover the Attacker.

D1 is aiming to dictate the Attacker either narrow or wide.

Narrow: she attempts to keep the Attacker high (off the circle edge) and force in behind 3ft. If the Attacker does get deep near the circle edge the GK can fly out to intercept the long lifted pass.

Wide: goes for her own intercept.

Make sure they contest every pass and recover. If they miss an intercept they should get their feet back to 3ft distance and arms up immediately

They need to keep on their toes for agility

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Through Court Play with at least two offers for every pass:

Starting on a backline, players move the ball through the court ending up with the shooter who puts a shot up.

Players should aim to pass the ball in the following order: GK, GD, WD, C, WA, GA, GS.

If WD had the ball for example, ideally the C should receive it, but WA also needs to offer in a different space for the ball, as well as the GD providing a back up offer if the C is not available.

There should always be a back-up offer from the player who has just received the ball, as well as a minimum of two offers from down the court.

Players should aim to time their movement so they are reading off each other.

Group practices

Corner Ball - Pass and Drive:

Players will recieve the ball from their left to start with.

The first players in line A and B start with the ball.
The first player in line C drives to the centre cone to recieve the ball from first player in line B. At the same time player 1 in line D drives and recieves the ball.
Both players release the ball in the centre and (1) - (2) release the ball to the player opposite them.
Repeat...

Group practices

Workers in a Square:

Split your group into 8s (2 balls are needed for this pass and move exercise).

The balls start on opposite corners and are passed clockwise. Each worker, after having passed the ball, swaps places with the player across the square that passed the ball at the same time.

Warm ups

Zig-Zag Passes:

Split the group into 6s with one ball per group.

Red player 1 throws the ball to Blue player 1, and then receives a return pass while moving forward. Red player 1 then throws the ball to Blue player 2, who then passes onto Red player 2.
Red player 1 takes place of Blue player 2 and Blue player 2 goes to back of queue. Red player 2 repeats practice in opposite direction.

Progression - The posts move to receive the ball each time.

Passing

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