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matching practice for 13 year olds

different kinds of matching practice for 13 year olds in netball

sphiwe yingwaneOther, South Africa

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Ellie VernonOther, England

Hi Sphiwe,

Take a look at this drill! It's working on involving the Goal Defence on centre passes. This allows Wing Attack and Goal Attack to stay higher up the court and work the ball to Goal Shooter quicker. Also have a look at 'Centre Pass Set Plays' and 'Small Games' in the Sportplan library for other match related drills.

I hope this helps!

Ellie

Centre Pass Set Play - Goal Defence

DESCRIPTION

C passes back to GD â delivers a straight pass to WA â GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third â GS passes to C at top of circle â C passes into GA to put up shot.

Centre Pass Set Play - Goal Defence

DESCRIPTION

C passes back to GD â delivers a straight pass to WA â GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third â GS passes to C at top of circle â C passes into GA to put up shot.

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