Netball Drills

4 players or more. 1 ball. Blue 1 drives forward to receive the ball from White 1. Blue 1 lands, turns and feeds to Blue 2, before returning to the back of the blue line. Blue 2 feeds to White 1 driving on to the ball.

Red player 1 passes the ball to Blue player 1, and then runs forward to receive a return pass from Blue player 1. Red player 1 passes to Blue player 2, receives return pass and then passes the ball to Red player 2, and joins line behind Red player 2.

Split your players into 4s or more with 2 balls. Both blue players start with a ball. The blue players both throw the ball to the Red players who in turn return the ball. After returning the ball the red players swap places. Repeat once more. Time the cross-over moves so that players receive on the move.

2 Feeders and 1 worker. The worker receives the ball from one of the feeders and passes it diagonally to the other feeder. Worker then moves across to receive the ball back from the second feeder. Repeat. It's very important that the worker lands on the outside foot every time she catches the ball to be able to step with the other foot towards her next intended pass.

The starting player passes the ball to the player moving towards the ball from the opposite group. The receiving player who catches the ball should land on 1 foot, then land on their 2nd foot and pivot onto their 1st landing foot to pass the ball back the player on the side where they started. Exercise reverses in the other direction.

*** AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON *** Form an upright 'T' position against your defender to hold your back space You can put your arm up to signal where you want the ball to go  Do not move/release the hold until the ball is coming over your head

*AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON* Set up in pairs 1 partner (A) has the ball. Partner A faces away from partner B. A Passes the ball in the air to themself and turns. Partner B jumps back to 3 feet distance and immediately puts arms up to defend the ball.  Player A moves ball around and player B is to track the ball.  Switch over players. 

Players take it in turns to run through the defender's areas as pairs. The player without the ball leads into the space. Working together they should try to pass and move, maintaining possession of the ball, from one side to the other. If players successfully pass and support each other to the other side without losing the ball they pass the ball to the next pair and then join the back of the queue. If the ball is intercepted though the pair who lost the ball become the defenders and the original defenders take the runner's place at the back of the queue.

It's important to not get pulled back for footwork. Players line up in two lines opposite each other with a feeder in the middle. To start the drill the front player passes to and receives back from the feeder and performer correct footwork before passing to the player in the opposite line.

In this relay the player running out to catch the ball turns in the air to land on the back foot and pass the ball back to the line of players they have ran from with the next step.

*** AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON *** Whilst defending, you should always try to maintain an open body position, allowing you to see both the player and the ball This means you should position your body at an angle so you are not flat facing your player, nor with your back to them. This position will enable you to see the a wider view of the court and help you analyse play to time your interception perfectly You should also try to maintain a narrow foot base and a stay on the balls of your feet so you are ready to move off and be first to the ball

In groups of 5.  2 balls.  4 players in square 1 worker in middle.  2 Players continuously pass to each other while worker stands in middle and chooses when to intercept the continuous ball.  Passes should be flat and fast – no high balls.Rotate the worker

WD and GD will start in a stacked position, one behind the other with the WD in front  The C will start just inside the centre third to allow the WD and GD space Both players will split and go in opposite directions to make an offer for the ball  The WD is likely to receive the ball  The GD will then change direction and drive down court to offer for the next ball from the WD The C will receive the ball from the GD - they must ensure they time their movement correctly

*** AUDIO DESCRIPTION ON *** 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

Set up: 7+ players, one ball, full court. Players set up in loosely positioned areas.  Ball starts down one end i.e. with the shooter and players work the ball through the full court.   

Set up: Full court space, 4 x mini hurdles, 8x short ladders, 10x cones. Players are divided into 2 groups.   Players start at baseline. Two players, from the front of each line begin by jumping over the mini hurdles (set up at right angles to each other). They then run to ladders set up in a cross formation.  Action 1: Forward steps into each square. Action 3: Left turn: Forward steps into each square and backwards to return to the middle.  Action 3: Right turn. Steps in and out of squares both directions to the middle. Action 4: Stright weave with both feet in each square.  Players run towards cones set out in a zig zag formation across the middle third space. Players run from cone to cone in a zig zag direction. The focus is on taking off the outside foot.  Players sprint to the end baseline then turn and sprint back to where they came from.