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Backline Pass Progression

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space. 1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball. 2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother. 3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder. Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass. Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

Set Plays

Centre Pass Set Play - Goal Defence

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

Attack

Centre Pass Set Play - Wing Defence

C back to WD – Straight pass to GA – GS comes out of circle to receive pass in goal third from GA – GS passes to C at top of circle – GS receives straight pass from C in front of hoop.

Attack

GK Backline Set Play

GK backline throw in GK backline passes to – WD on circle edge pocket – GK drives up for a square pass from WD – GD receives pass from GK in centre third – C receives a straight pass – GA straight pass – WA straight pass into the goal third – GS straight pass top of circle – WA circle edge pocket – pass into GA to put up shot.

Attack

Screening Drill

4 players. 1 feeder starts with the ball approximately on the 3rd line in shooting 3rd. 1 defender stands front on to feeder with 1 attacker screening this defender (see coaching points if unsure on setup). Other attacker to stand on the opposite side to the side being screened. They are to either drive across the pair or cut behind them to receive a pass from the feeder. The screening attacker then rolls off the defender and receives a pass in the space.

Attack

Set Play - Attacking Centre

WA starts wide drawing the WD with her. GA also starts wide. The GA drives should time their run in court to receive the ball. The WA drives in court to receive the pass from the C who then runs up court to receive the return pass. The C then catches the ball and plays to the GA who has made the run to the other side to lose their marker and then passes to the GS to complete the move. C - WA - C - GA - GS

Attack

Set play - Attacking Centre

WA starts wide drawing the WD with her. GA also starts wide. The GA drives should time their run in court to receive the ball. The WA drives in court to receive the pass from the C who then runs up court to receive the return pass. The C then catches the ball and plays to the GA who has made the run to the other side to lose their marker and then passes to the GS to complete the move. C - WA - C - GA - GS

Movement

Set Play - Attacking Centre pass

WA and GA line up in the middle slightly off-line behind each other On the whistle both players split to receive the ball. WA drives one way, GA drives the other way to create a second option C - WA - C - GS

Movement

The Backline Pass Roll

The GK has a back line pass. The Centre takes up her position just in middle of transverse line giving the impression she is not going to be involved in this immediate passage of play... but SHE IS! The WD and GD roll away to opposite directions (taking their chasing opponents with them) leaving huge space for the centre to drive into receiving the ball at the top of the circle. The centre, remembering to use the 3rs (receive, rotate and release) passes to the WD, who passes to the GD. Again the ball has progressed from defence to attack over 2/3rds of the court in 3 "simple" passes.

Movement

Set Play - Attacking Centre Fo...

WA starts wide drawing the WD with her. GA also starts wide. The GA drives should time their run in court to receive the ball. The WA drives in court to receive the pass from the C who then runs up court to receive the return pass. The C then catches the ball and plays to the GA who has made the run to the other side to lose their marker and then passes to the GS to complete the move. C - WA - C - GA - GS

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GK Backline Set Play Set Plays...

GK backline throw inGK backline passes to – WD on circle edge pocket – GK drives up for a square pass from WD – GD receives pass from GK in centre third – C receives a straight pass – GA straight pass – WA straight pass into the goal third – GS straight pass top of circle – WA circle edge pocket – pass into GA to put up shot.

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Stack Set-Up Set Plays - Netba...

The WA and GA will start in a stacked position, so one player will be on the line (GA in this example) and the other player approximately 1-2 meters directly behind (WA)Both the WA and GA will offer for the centre pass, however the player on the line (GA) will lead the movementIf the GA chooses to go right, the WA must go in the opposite direction, so they would go left as shownThe WA receives the ball from the COnce the WA has received the ball the GS will time their movement and drive out of the circle at an angle to receive the ball from the WAThe GS will then do a 'give-and-go' with the C, who would have drive to the top of the circle and landed circle edgeThe GS will receive the ball from the C and can put up a shot<br>ORThe GA can receive the ball from the GS under the post

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Backline Stack Set Plays - Net...

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 spaceBoth 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 WDThe C will receive the ball from the GD - they must ensure they time their movement correctly

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Pop Pass Set Plays - Netball D...

The WA will set up ball side on the side of the circle The C will set up ball side on the top of the circle The GA will set up ball side in the circle - this will keep the GD out of play The GS will fake the pass to the WA - this will move the GK's body weight that direction The GS will then pop the ball to the GAThe GA can put up the shot

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GA Receive Set Plays - Netball...

The WA and GA will start in a staggered position, with one player (GA in this example) on the line and the other (WA) positioned off the lineBoth the WA and GA will offer for the centre passGA receives the ball from the CWA recognises that they did not receive first ball and drives deep down court to receive the second phase ball from the GAThe GS will hold their space until the WA has released the ball and the GS will receive the ball into spaceThe GS will put the ball up for a shot

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Backline Pass Progression Set ...

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space.1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball.2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother.3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder.Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass.Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

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Through court movement Set Pla...

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.

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Set Play - Attacking Centre pa...

WA and GA line up in the middle slightly off-line behind each other On the whistle both players split to receive the ball. WA drives one way, GA drives the other way to create a second option <div>C - WA - C - GS</div>

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GS Exit Top Centre Pass Set Pl...

The WA and GA will start in a staggered position, with one player (GA in this example) on the line and the other (WA) positioned off the line Both the WA and GA will offer for the centre pass WA will receives the ball from the CGA recognises that they did not receive first ball and will clear out to get down court into the circleThe GS will then exit from the top of the circle to receive the ball from the WAThe GA will time their movement to enter the circle and receive the ball from the GS allowing her to put up a shot

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Wide Set-Up Centre Pass Set Pl...

The WA and GA will set up at opposite sides - in this example above, the WA is set up on the right and GA on the leftThe WA and GA will both provide an offer for the ballThe WA will receive the ball from the CThe C will then drive hard to get depth into the goal third and receive the ball from the WA on the circle edgeThe GS will hold their space ball side (in front) until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GAThe GA should be able to receive the ball from the GS under the post

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Screen Set-Up Centre Pass Set ...

The GA will set up on the line ensuring their defender is on their inside (as shown)The WA will start off the line and not directly behind the GA - you need the defence to believe you are going to offer straight for the ballThe WA will go around the GA, as they are holding this space, and receive the ball from the CThe GA will then flip out and receive the next ball deep into the goal third The GS will hold their space until the GA has caught the ball and turned full so the GA is ready to release the ballThe GS will receive the ball from the GA and they can put up a shot

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Defensive Triangle Set-Up Cent...

The GD and WD will set up on their outside of the opponent and force them inwards towards the centre of the courtThe C will drop back to the line to close down the attackers spaceWhen the whilstle blows, the attckers will try to drive straight out but will be forced into a small space and closed down by all 3 players

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WD, GD Split Set Plays - Netba...

WD and GD will set up to present an offer, however they will not be receiving the ballThe WD will start ball side and pull wide, taking the GS and WA with them to leave space in the middle The GD will pull wide the other way and take the GA away to leave space in the middle The C will time their movement and drive hard down the middle to receive the ball from the GKBy this time the WD and GD will have driven down court to offer for the next passThe WD will receive the ball from the CThe GD will receive the ball from the WD

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Defence Standard set-up Centre...

The WD and GD will set up on the inside of their player - this will automatically force the attackers outwards towards the sidelinesThe C will pick one attacker to mark NOTE: this is usually the WA as if the GA receives the ball they are a lesser threat as they aren't in the circle. The GD will then be able to try keep the GA high up court away from the circleThe other defender who did not get double marked will simple get ball side and force their attacker wide

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Overload Variation Centre Pass...

The WA and GA will set up on the same side of the courtThey should be in a staggered position, so one slightly in front of the other (as shown in the diagram)The WA, GA and WD will all come over the line to produce an offer for the ballThe WA should cut their angle towards the ball and receive the pass from the CThe WA will then do a 'give-and-go' with the WD, who should receive the ball lateral to the WAThe WA penetrate down court to the circle edge to receive the ball back from the WDThe GS will hold their space until the WA has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, driving towards the edge of the circle to leave space for the GAThe GS can choose to take the shot (as shown in the animation)<br>ORThe GA can receive the ball from the GS under the post

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Small Group Decoy Set Plays - ...

1 Player starts at about half way facing the shooting circle, with the ball(could be a centre pass situation).Player with the ball passes to one of the two players who are set up on the 3rd line (as if a centre pass). Player who does not receive the ball, drives as if going for the straight pass as a decoy, player with the ball can fake the straight pass but actually pass to the original feeder who is now square. The decoy player then cuts back and receives a ball on the circle edge.

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Centre Pass Set Play (GD) Atta...

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

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Backline Pass Progression Set ...

5+ players, 1 ball, half court space.1. One player sets up near baseline as the feeder with the ball.2. All other players (workers) set up near third line behinf eachother.3. Workers drive forward and receive a pass from the feeder, they pass back, peel to the right and join the back of the line. Progression 1: Players alternate the side they peel out to. Progression 2: Working players peel out as they were but then cut back into the midline to receive another pass. Worker passes back to the feeder.Progression 3: Two workers drive out together. One will get a pass from the feeder. They will then peel out and drive towards the midline to recieve a long pass.Progression 4: As with progression 3 but with one defender in the mix. Progression 5: Backline pass. One worker to fake a drive. Another to pop out to recive a pass from feeder at backline. Another worker to drive foward and recieve pass to the finish with the first fake driver recieving a pass over the halfway line.

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GS Give and Go Set Plays - Net...

The WA will hold ball side on the edge of the circle The C will hold ball side on the top of the circle The GA will hold ball side in the circle - this will keep the GD away from the ball/the GSThe GS may fake the ball to the GA or C to move the GK's body weight They will then pass to the WA and quickly get onto court, ball side and receive the ball back from the WAThe GS will put up the shot

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WA/GA Cross Centre Pass Set Pl...

The WA and GA will set up centrally and off the line - ensuring they are both ball side (with their defenders on the outside, as shown)The player slightly in front, in this case the WA, will lead and drive out for the ball but cross over to the GA's sideLikewise, the GA will go the opposite way and cross over into the WA's sideThe GA will receive the ball from the CThe WA recognises they haven't been used and will put their outside foot down and drive hard to receive the second phase ball on the circle edgeThe C will clear wide, to give the WA space, but then drive hard at an angle to receive the ball at the top of the circle ready to feed inThe GS will hold their space until the C has received the ball and is ready to pass in - they will then drive onto the ball, receive it from the C and put up a shot

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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.

Effective execution of Set Play from the Centre Pass - Intermediate

Master a number of set plays focusing on getting the ball out from a centre pass, through the second phase and into a position to shoot.

Effective execution of Set Play from the Centre Pass - Advanced

Develop more complex centre pass set plays to instil confidence into your players and maintain possession to goal.

Attacking Principle: Developing Set Plays for Throw Ins

Create the options at set-pieces so a baseline free throw soon becomes a goal scoring chance.

Through Court Play, Set Plays and Backing Up

Use this exciting extended skills session to improve how your team use the full court, support one another and bring the ball down court

Attacking Principle: Straight Line Ball and Centre Pass Set Plays

Work on your team's straight line ball and centre pass set plays with this session!

Attacking Principle: side and goal line throw ins!

Develop your team's attacking principles and don't let a set piece go to waste with this session!

Attacking Principle - Maximising set play opportunities 'The Goal Line Throw in'

Set-pieces are your chance to create a sustained attack and maximise possession of the ball.

Developing Centre Pass Set Plays

Get the ball to your shooters as quickly as possible with this netball set plays session - working on communication, passing accuracy and timing

Attacking Set Plays - Use the Centre Pass

Get your players reading from the same hymn sheet, using the centre pass to speedily move the ball down the spine of the court!

Attacking Set Plays - Speed Plays

Improve your team's set-piece play and their weaving and rolling technique with this week's fast passing movement session - to fluidly and speedily feed the ball into the circle!

Defending the centre pass

Defending set-piece session designed to help your players put pressure on the opposition from the word "Go!"

Set Play Session - Goal line Throw Ins

Improve how your team pass the ball from a goal line throw in with this complex attacking plan - includes lead runs, screening and double lead passing moves
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Set play Information?

Hi, I am considering coaching next season and plan to do course etc however am seeking advice on good books/DVDs or similar to outline player positions, set plays etc?

carolyn Coach, Australia

In netball, I've heard it can be a good tack to have?

In netball, I've heard it can be a good tack to have the GD take the backline throw in's as it free's her up for the 2nd or 3rd pass further down the court.Does anyone agree with this thinking!

Archived User Coach

Does anyone have set plays that cover all of the netball?

Does anyone have set plays that cover all of the netball court including side and base line throw ins?

Tracy Downing Coach, Australia

Defending the Throw In

Defending the Throw In. On the weekend, the opposition had a set play (on some occasions but not all the time). GK was throwing in. The GD, WD & C all gathered between the centre and the 1/3rd line, closer to the 1/3rd line. Each of them broke at different times. 1st GD leading left, then WD leding right and C down the middle. This week if they do that again, I think I will not have my GA/WA/C next to the girls, but 4-6 ft in front of them waiting for the leads on the angle to watch the leads and the throw in. Any other suggestions? we play that team again this week!!   

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How do you train to get past a zone defence.Kind regardsMadeleine

How do you train to get past a zone defence. Kind regards Madeleine

Archived User Coach

What is the best way for players to communicate an?

What is the best way for players to communicate an upcoming set play, be it from the centre pass or the baseline throw in

Archived User Coach

Hi i am new to teaching and im teaching netball to?

Hi i am new to teaching and im teaching netball to year 5. I have never taught this in my life! Please Help! Do you have to teach the full game or do can you play in mini teams eg 4 groups of 6 without using bibs and positiions. I only have 4 weeks to teach it and they are still practising passing and catching skills, can anyone help please?

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Court systems?

Can someone please advise me on where can I locate sound information on court systems?  Thanks.  Wendy

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Using stratagies in netball

Hi, i am predominantly a U12yrs coach but i want to transition in to coaching the high school girls. I love all these drills and session plans and have found them very helpful, but i am looking now for information on strategies used in netball eg/strategic positioning of players when changing from attacking to suddenly defending after a turnover, or when should the GA drop back . when to use a zone defence or side-on defence. All these questions that aren't covered by drills. Is there somewhere to get this info or is it just learn as u go. Thank you

Lisa Coach, Australia

Keeping players focused during training?

Hi, How to keep girls of U13 team focussed during training? They are a lovely bunch of girls, but their focus is all over the place. What do you do to keep girls on task?

Coach, Australia

Advice on throw in from defenders circle

My defenders are having a lot of trouble getting the ball in from out of court. 1 issue is the goal keep really struggles with quick decision making autistic) thinking of trying gd throw in instead as we seem to llose the ball every time. Any advice would b appreciated (8-10 yr olds age of team)

Rachel Coach, New Zealand

How to keep training interesting but effective?

My girls are winning almost all of their games and have even moved up a grade. I am now struggling to think of ideas and ways to keep them going. Any Ideas Please????

Nicole Coach, New Zealand

Playing A position - at what age ?!

Just interested to hear other people's comments on when a player should start to concentrate on a position on court. I coach young girls and older girls and am amazed at how some girls get pigeon holed very early on as a shooter or as a centre for example. What do people think!?

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How to beat Wall Zoning in the Centre

Would like to know a set play in how to beat a wall zone in the centre.

Kerrie taylor Coach, Australia

I need a basic set play for a side line throw in for my WA

hi all, i coach 11 and 12 years olds, what are some good drills to get the C, GA and GS to not crowd each other and for the shooters to know who it front and who is back.

karen harris Coach, Australia

set play

proper attack set play

Diwakar Rao Coach, United Kingdom

Increasing enthusiasm for 5-8y...

I am coaching a little net set go team (set tier) with ages 5-8. Usually I coach high school girls. A mum of one of the 7 yr olds just messaged me with this: "i was just wondering If you have any tips to help us get Miss S enthused about netball, she isn't enjoying it but wants to "give it more time" (her words)." We only have a half hour training session before we play as no one else will coach but this is the only time I can do training and there are players from another town so this is the best option for everyone. We play a couple of warm up drills/games and practice 1 skill ready for our game. I have covered the basics of passing and footwork so far. None of my team have ever played before, but 4 of them did the net set go - net tier last year. The girl has only played 2 games so far as we have had a bye. So far she has had a go at positions GK, GD, GS, GA, and WA. She is the tallest girl in the team and so tends to get a fair amount of the ball. Any ideas on what to suggest to this mum?

Heidi Hawley Coach, Australia

what personal goals should i s...

i'm doing netball coaching as one of my practicals for GCSE PE and ive set myself a few goals such as to improve my confidence to ensure girls enjoy my sessions but what else could I put?

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Set play Information? | Sportp...

Hi, I am considering coaching next season and plan to do course etc however am seeking advice on good books/DVDs or similar to outline player positions, set plays etc?

carolyn Coach, Australia

I need a basic set play for a ...

hi all, i coach 11 and 12 years olds, what are some good drills to get the C, GA and GS to not crowd each other and for the shooters to know who it front and who is back.

karen harris Coach, Australia
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