netball training drills for juniors

  • 1.1   Attempt the Intercept, or Cover the Goalie
  • 1.2   Centre Pass - [WA] Primary
  • 2.1   Lateral Leading Under Pressure
  • 2.2   Offline Defence
  • 3.1   Two Options Square
  • 3.2   Sagging Defence

1.1 Netball Training Programs

Attempt the Intercept, or Cover the Goalie

The GK can make a desperate lunge to effect a turnover, however if they don't make it, this leaves the GS open. Good team work will see this player defended as best as possible.

  • Difficulty
    skill level
    Advanced
  • Players
    group
    7+
  • Balls
    balls
    1
  • Cones
    cones
    4
Focus
Attacking Systems, Defensive Systems.
Skills
Footwork & Agility, Defensive Moves.
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1.2 Netball Workouts

Centre Pass: [WA] Primary

From the centre pass, run set plays to take advantage of the strengths (e.g. speed/height) of certain players, and maximise space for them to use. Different set-ups can confuse opponents unfamiliar with the strategy. This particular strategy involves[WA] being the primary target and having access to maximum space.

  • Difficulty
    skill level
    Medium
  • Players
    group
    10+
  • Balls
    balls
    1
  • Cones
    cones
    0
Focus
Centre Pass Set Plays.
Skills
Preliminary Moves & Passing, Defensive Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.
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2.1 Netball Skills Drills

Lateral Leading Under Pressure

Defenders quickly close-down and #pressure the passer#, while attackers pass around a close-marking defender.

  • Difficulty
    skill level
    Medium
  • Groups of
    group
    group
    group
    4
  • Balls/grp
    balls
    1
  • Cones
    cones
    4
Skills
Preliminary Moves & Passing, Defensive Moves.
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2.2 Pre Season Netball

Offline Defence

A different form of 1-on-1 defence. Players are still responsible for a direct opponent, but rather than standing next to them, instead restrict space available for a straight lead by standing 1-2 metres in front of them.

  • Difficulty
    skill level
    Advanced
  • Players
    group
    10+
  • Balls
    balls
    1
  • Cones
    cones
    0
Focus
Defensive Systems.
Skills
Preliminary Moves & Passing, Defensive Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.
Related
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3.1 Junior Netball Coaching Drills

Two Options Square

High intensity work rate is required by three players who continually present as a passing option, and a relentless defender.

  • Difficulty
    skill level
    Medium
  • Groups of
    group
    group
    group
    4
  • Balls/grp
    balls
    1
  • Cones
    cones
    4
Focus
Fitness Conditioning.
Skills
Preliminary Moves & Passing, Defensive Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.
Related
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3.2 Netball Coach Training

Sagging Defence

Instead of pressuring the passer, a strategy is to drop back and fill a hole in front of the next likely receiver. This forces the attacking team to use second/third wider options. This can be used at a centre pass, free pass, or throw-in. Good teams can also use a rolling sag, which involves dropping back in general play as soon as its clear an intercept isn't possible.

  • Difficulty
    skill level
    Advanced
  • Players
    group
    7+
  • Balls
    balls
    1
  • Cones
    cones
    0
Focus
Defensive Systems.
Skills
Preliminary Moves & Passing, Footwork & Agility, Defensive Moves, Vision & Quick Decisions.
Related
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