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1 vs 1 Centre Pass

Set up a 3m x 3m area, with an attacker and a defender inside. A feeder stands outside the area and starts with the ball. You can set this up in the context of the court with the feeder starting on the Centre circle and the box being in a shooting third. The feeder tosses the ball up to themselves to start the drill and turns to face the attacker. The attacker's aim is to come over the front line to recieve the ball, getting free from the defender. 3 seconds for a pass once drill has begun.

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Ball skills mini Guantlet

3 Feeders, 3 defenders, 1 attacker, 1 ball. Attacker has to work her way through the defenders passing and receiving the ball from the feeders 6 times. Defenders to mark in zones so as not to overload he attacker Attackers should be demonstrating a variety of ways of getting free from the defenders i.e. roll, change of direction, dodge, feint dodge. Add another attacker so that both players have to work together.

Small games

Diamond getting free

Feeder starts with the ball outside of the diamond, 2m from the edge. Attacker and Defender start in the square. Attacker has to get free from defender and receive a pass from F at the cones of the diamond. Defender has to prevent A from moving, restricting her space. Work for 2-4 minutes with A moving to as many different cones as possible to receive a pass from F. Swap roles.

Basic defence

Get away

Players work in pairs and number themselves 1 and 2 inside a 5 by 5 metres grid. The coach tells player number 2 to try and get away from player 1 so that when the coach says "Stop" player 1 is unable to touch player 2. Reverse the roles, with player 1 trying to get away from player 2 for when the coach calls "Stop".

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Getting free for a Centre Pass

The purpose of this drill is to encourage Attackers to get into a position near to the transverse line when receiving a Centre pass. Set up 6 cones, beginning with 2 close to the middle and near the transverse line and then 2 more pairs of cones moving out and further away. The nearer cones are worth 3 points and as they get further away this decreases to 2pt and then 1pt. Aim is for the Attacker to get free and move into the centre third ready to receive a Centre pass. Attacker shouls look to shiftt he defender's bodyweight enough to reach the cone without being tagged by the Defender.

Attack

Getting free

The attacker has to try and get free and receive the ball by any of the 4 corner cones on the floor. Once they've achieved this the attacker returns the pass and starts in the middle again.

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Prevent the middle Pass

Players work in groups of 5 - 3 passing players on the outside of the triangle, one attacking player in the middle and one defender who is marking the central player. The defender has to prevent the attacker from getting free to receive a pass from the outside players.

Defence

Running the gauntlet (no ball)

In a designated area, using lines or cones, the white team must attempt to dodge past each defending player. Defending players can only use sideways movements in order to prevent this.

Attack

Taking on two defenders

Position cones 8-10m apart. A starts at one cone, F stands with the ball at the other cone. 2 defenders stagger themselves between the two cones as shown. A sprints towards the first defender in the attempt to convince the defender she is driving a certain way. A should be driving hard enought that D moves to close her down. As D moves to mark A, A changes direction quickly and drives towards the other D, who moves to shut her down. A should change direction again quickly and drive towards F. F passes the ball to A once she is free. A resets and repeats.

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Triangle pass 2

Max 12 players. Triangle set-up. 1 ball 1 player from front of each line drives into the centre of the triangle to pass and receive the ball. The ball must be received by all three players and then sent back to the original person before the next 3 players come i

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Getting free Getting free - Ne...

The attacker has to try and get free and receive the ball by any of the 4 corner cones on the floor. Once they've achieved this the attacker returns the pass and starts in the middle again.

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2 Vs. 2 - Pass and Move Gettin...

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.

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Working on a 2 vs 1 Getting fr...

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.Within the square, there will be 2 defenders and 1 attacker.The attacker can offload to either feeder.However, if the attacker cannot get free within 3 seconds OR the attacker is holding the side of the free feeder - the ball can swing to the free feeder.The ball can only be swung once, at which point it must be passed to the attacker.The attacker must still try to get free each time for the first feed.The practice allows the attacker to work on a 2 on 1 situation.

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Receiving under pressure Getti...

4 players 1 ball 2 feeders with the ball have to feed the ball to a Attacker that is tightly marked by a defender. Each time the attacker receives the ball she feeds it back to the feeder that did not pass the ball to her.

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1 vs 1 Movement Getting free -...

Create a square, approximately 3m x 3m as shown by the by the blue cones in the diagram.Two feeders will stand either side of the square, with an attacker and defender in the middle.<br><br>The attacker will get free to receive the ball from one feeder (as shown) and then offload to the other feeder.The attacker will then get free again to receive the ball from this feeder and the pass to the opposite feeder - the process repeats.The attacker must alternate feeders each time.The practice is continuous, therefore the attacker will continue to work for a set number of passes or a set time.Ensure all players are rotated to get an opportunity at each role.

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1-2 Taking on two defenders Ge...

One A starts with the ball. She passes to her partner who has made a move to get past a defender. First A then moves, taking on the other defender to receive the ball back from her partner, a 1-2 passing pattern. A then passes to another A at the front of the opposite line to where she started. Defenders mark tightly. Working As line up at the back of the opposite line to where they started. New As repeat.

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Run ahead Getting free - Netba...

Set up 2 lines of cones of, with 5m across between each cone and line. Players with the ball start on the right channel and the players without the ball in the left. Player without the ball runs ahead to the cone just in front of the cone the player cuts to the other line to receive the ball. On receiving the ball the 2nd player in the left channel starts to run and cut to receive the ball from this player. etc last player receiving the ball walks it back to the start.

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Changing Direction Getting fre...

4 cones are placed as shown in diagram.<BR>Red player 1 runs to any cone, changes direction and receives ball from White player 1 back in the centre. Defender (Blue player 1) must stay with Red player 1 and go to the same cone before returning to the middle. <BR>Progression - defender starts passive and slowly increases the pressure applied on the attacker<BR>

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Feeders Adjacent Getting free ...

The feeders are positioned adjacent to one another, instead of opposite - with an attacker and defender inside the square.The attacker can offload to either feeder.However, if the attacker cannot get free within 3 seconds OR the attacker is holding the side of the free feeder - the ball can swing to the free feeder.The ball can only be swung once, at which point it must be passed to the attacker.The attacker must still try to get free each time for the first feed.

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Triangle for Getting Free Gett...

Set up a triangle of attackers (3m apart) with a defender in the middle of them.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to one of the other attackers and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. They then pass again to either attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle. They receive the ball back again and the first attacker they passed to runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes the free space and the drill repeats.

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Dodging Getting free - Netball...

Split players into 4s inside a coned area. The attackers (white) start with the ball on the outside of the playing area. To begin with White 2 feints a movement one way and then sprints in opposite the direction (to begin with use a passive defender). After white 1 has passed the ball, she then has to do a feint dodge and run in opposite direction to receive the ball. Try to get 3 / 5 passes in a row before possession changes.

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Sprint Dodge Getting free - Ne...

Player stands behind a line. Feeder has a ball. On a command white 1 sprints out and receives a ball from Blue 1.

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3 v 2 with GS blocking Getting...

In this exercise look at how the GS is blocking the GK in the circle from moving to wards the side the 2nd pass is thrown (right to left). By the GS turning towards the player with the ball the GS will have created a space i which to receive the ball.

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Midcourt driving - peel off Ge...

One ball, half court, 1+ workers, 1 feeder, 4 cones1. Worker starts at centre circle. Drives straight circle edge. Drives diagonally out to either left or right, drives straight foward to circle edge, drives straight back drive, square drive to centre court then receives a pass at top of the circle. 2. Bring in defender

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Get away! Getting free - Netba...

Split your players into 3s and select 2 lines on the court (ideally getting players to work within a third of the court each). On the whistle the attacker (white) sprints to either line. The attacker should use a sudden change of direction and sprint to receive the ball from the feeder, away from the defender who is marking them.

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Comparing WA vs GA Centre Pass...

Using one side of a court set up two centre pass scenarios with a feeder standing in the middle of the half court. At one end have an Attacker starting behind the line with a defender. At the other end have an attacker marked by 2 defenders, one behind and one in front of the line. Feeder tosses the ball up to start and turns to face an end. The Attackers aim to get free either 1 vs 1 or 2 vs 1, and pass back to the feeder, who then turns and passes to the attacker at the other end.

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Triangle 2 vs 2 Getting free -...

Set up a triangle with cones. 2 players are attackers, 2 are defenders.Attacker starts on the top of the triangle and the other starts on one of the bottom corners.They are defended by 2 defenders the whole time.The person at the top of the triangle starts with the ball, passes to the other attacker and runs into the triangle to receive the ball back. Again they pass to the other attacker and cross the bottom line of the triangle to be outside of the triangle.They receive the ball back again and the other attacker runs to take their space at the top of the triangle. The attacker behind the line passes the ball to the new top attacker, takes one of the bottom corner spaces and the drill repeats.

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Get away Getting free - Netbal...

Players work in pairs and number themselves 1 and 2 inside a 5 by 5 metres grid. The coach tells player number 2 to try and get away from player 1 so that when the coach says &quot;Stop&quot; player 1 is unable to touch player 2. Reverse the roles, with player 1 trying to get away from player 2 for when the coach calls &quot;Stop&quot;.

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Diamond getting free Movement ...

Feeder starts with the ball outside of the diamond, 2m from the edge. Attacker and Defender start in the square. Attacker has to get free from defender and receive a pass from F at the cones of the diamond. Defender has to prevent A from moving, restricting her space. Work for 2-4 minutes with A moving to as many different cones as possible to receive a pass from F. Swap roles.

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Lose your Marker Getting free ...

Set up 4 cones/throw down lines making a line with markers at the far left, 4m, 2m, 4m.Partners work facing opposite each other, 1 attacker and 1 defender, starting in the 2m zone in the middle. The attacker has to lose the defender within the 2m zone, by dodging and feigning, and then run to either of the outer markers 4m away at the left or right.The defender's job is to tag the attacker before they make it to an outside marker.Keep score of tags

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Attacking introduction - Getting Free and Taking on a Defender

Improve your attacking players' preliminary moves - to help them outwit their marker and get free to receive the pass

Protecting space to maximise success

Work on your team?s attacking skills and protect the space created with this session

Move into space to receive the ball and lose the defence!

Develop your player's ability to get free and move into space to receive the ball effectively under pressure, ensuring they lose their defender to maintain possession.

Attacking Principle: Reverse Pivot to outwit the defence in Set Plays!

The session focuses on enhancing your players attacking skills, introducing and developing the 'reverse pivot' to lose and outwit your opponents.

Developing evasive attacking skills to beat the defender with pace and angles!

Develop your player's attacking capabilities, to successfully get free from the defender and maintain possession.

Providing Options around the Circle

Delivering the ball into the circle for the GS and GA requires sharp passing and clever movement and decision making. Improve each aspect of playing in and around the circle with this session.

Working Together to Provide Options

Encourage your players to find space and start thinking tactically by being more aware of other players on court as well as improving their ball handling skills

Centre Pass Attack

Restart after every point with an attacking mentality. Use the possession of the ball as an opportunity to attack with set structure and form.

Getting Free in a Small Space

Find a little pocket of space, receive the ball, move it on again, repeat. It?s the sign of a high-quality netballer, one who finds space in the smallest of areas and takes advantage of it immediately. Use this session with video annotations to watch your players grow in the space of just one session.

Attacking Principles - Drive, Dodge and Cut

Work on your team?s attacking abilities and lose the opposition with three main techniques; the dodge, the cut back and the drive!

Varying options for the ball carrier

Don't let any of your players go alone in attack with this session, working on their attacking movement to become an option for their team-mates

Attacking Principle: Developing 'Getting Free' Options

Develop your team's getting free options with this session, helping your players to find space

Getting Free to Provide Options for the Ball Carrier

The session takes players through a series of fun and competitive practices to challenge and drive players to further improve their essential netball skills for the up and coming season.

Maintaining shooting accuracy under pressure

The best attackers aren?t only the best at shooting, their movement off the defenders to create space is exceptional. Develop players who can find the space and then finish under pressure every time.

Creating and penetrating space to lose the defender and protect the ball

A good pass isn?t just made by the passer, the receivers movement must be spot on to create it. Develop your players explosive leads to get free from their marker and receive the pass.

Change of pace and direction to outwit an opponent

Develop your player's movement on and off the ball, encouraging a change of pace and direction in order to get free from their opponent.
getting free ANSWERS
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Does anyone have a drill to encourage U11s to come forward for a pass?

Does anyone have a drill to encourage under 11's to come forward for a pass rather than asking for the overhead pass all the time as they are 'running away' from the ball in their haste to get to the circle?

Jacqui Davis Coach, England

doe's anyone now any good getting free tips?

hi guys, im jada i just made it into a rep team but i want to get even better with my movement in the circle, i'am a goal shooter and i'm really tall 5, 10 to be exact i'm also only twelve years old but i want to be unstoppable as a shooter because i hate being second. so could you please help me on anything to do with getting free like dodging or something just some sneaky tricks?? thanks guys regards jada

Archived User Coach

Coming forward and getting free?

I have a player who tends to hang back behind her partner in games, and then tries to move into position to receive a pass. She signals that she is free but doesn't move quickly enough into position so often loses the ball.No matter how many times we work on this at training, when it comes to the actual games she reverts to her standard play but then gets upset when nobody passes to her. She is fast losing confidence as the other players on the team are all moving beyond her level and she is aware of this. Any ideas?

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Marking drills and getting free

I've just taken over coaching a team of 10/11 year olds in a once a week school netball club. A player myself I havent done much coaching (but this site is fab!). Does anyone have any drills for 1) helping the girls to mark their opponents and 2) how to get free to receive a pass? Thanks

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What's the best way to teach getting free to link...

Whats the best way to teach getting free to link up with Centre on Attack?

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Any tips for getting into a space on a backline pass?

I'm a defender and find it really difficult to get into a space when it's a backline pass, any tips??

Elysia Coach, Wales

Passing, defending, getting free

I'm coaching u/10's and have an excellent A team, but the B team have learners who haven't been playing netball so long. Does anyone have one or two basic activities, easy to understand (for them) which I can drill them with for passing, defending and getting free, as well as something for the shooters. They are always all over the place (we do practice channels) and really struggle to get free - they run a bit and then just stop to wait for the ball. Anything, even just some advice would be appreciated! :)

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What are some good game day drills?

What are some drills that you can use on game day? I can't think of some good drills to get the girls eye in?

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Infront for a pass instead of dropping back.

Whats a good drill to help with coming infront of their partners instead of the immediate thought of dropping back for a pass?

Jordan Mills Coach, New Zealand

how can i get free off the center pass off

i am having trouble getting free on that center pass off can anyone help

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Identifying Problems

I'm a young coach who is coaching an 11A's team. I find it hard to identify/pick up on the problems within their play. How do you identify these problems in order to fix them? And what are some of these problems (like running flat-footed and release hieght of a pass)? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Sarah Kelly Coach, Australia

Getting free in the circle from fall defenders

Hi guys,I’m a small/medium sized goal shooter and I struggle to get free and get the ball when defenders are taller than me. What can I do to improve? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Emma Coach, South Africa

Tips for new WA players

HI EveryoneI recently switched from GK AND GD, to WA. I'm finding it difficult to feed the ball into the circle and having confidence in my passing accuracy. I'm also having trouble on getting free for centre pass, especially when the other team has a really good WD. I've only played WA a couple of times so I'm still learning, but I really don't want to let my team down. Thanks all, for the help!

Ekeesha Rathnayake Coach, Australia

U11 drills

what is the best drill for under 11 div 2 teams. Need help with coaching U11 team for defence and getting free

Mimi Matthey Coach, Australia

Getting Free

What techniques can I teach my inexperienced girls to get free?

Leanne Abbott Coach, Australia

getting free in the circle

how can I improve my shooters ability to become free from their defender in the circle when they are evenly paired with good defenders ?

marie charnley Coach, England

doe's anyone now any good gett...

hi guys, im jada i just made it into a rep team but i want to get even better with my movement in the circle, i'am a goal shooter and i'm really tall 5, 10 to be exact i'm also only twelve years old but i want to be unstoppable as a shooter because i hate being second. so could you please help me on anything to do with getting free like dodging or something just some sneaky tricks?? thanks guys regards jada

Archived User Coach

Passing, defending, getting fr...

I'm coaching u/10's and have an excellent A team, but the B team have learners who haven't been playing netball so long. Does anyone have one or two basic activities, easy to understand (for them) which I can drill them with for passing, defending and getting free, as well as something for the shooters. They are always all over the place (we do practice channels) and really struggle to get free - they run a bit and then just stop to wait for the ball. Anything, even just some advice would be appreciated! :)

Archived User Coach

Getting free in the circle fro...

Hi guys,I’m a small/medium sized goal shooter and I struggle to get free and get the ball when defenders are taller than me. What can I do to improve? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Emma Coach, South Africa

Coming forward and getting fre...

I have a player who tends to hang back behind her partner in games, and then tries to move into position to receive a pass. She signals that she is free but doesn't move quickly enough into position so often loses the ball.No matter how many times we work on this at training, when it comes to the actual games she reverts to her standard play but then gets upset when nobody passes to her. She is fast losing confidence as the other players on the team are all moving beyond her level and she is aware of this. Any ideas?

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