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Ball tag warm-up

Taggers can only tag while holding the ball and can't run with it, so they must pass, land and pivot to catch the runners.

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Time
6 min
Players
6–16
Age
U6+
Area
Third of a court
Equipment
1 size 4 netballs4 bibs

Setup

  1. Everyone inside one third of the court; two taggers in bibs share one ball.
  2. Runners spread out around the third.

How it runs

  1. Taggers pass the ball between them to get close to a runner.
  2. A tag is a touch with the ball held in two hands; no throwing it at runners.
  3. Taggers must land and hold: no running or stepping with the ball.
  4. Tagged runners grab a bib and join the taggers; play until three are left.

Coaching points

  • Taggers: move without the ball to get close, then call for the pass.
  • Catch, land, then pivot on the landing foot to reach the runner.
  • Runners: keep your head up and dodge into open space.
  • Gentle tags only: touch with the ball, never push.

Common mistakes

  • Taggers stepping or running with the ball to chase.
  • Taggers trying to tag without the ball.
  • Runners leaving the third to escape.

Say it: “Pass to get close, land, pivot, tag.”

Make it harder

  • Make the area smaller.
  • Taggers have only 3 seconds to pass or tag.

Make it easier

  • Three taggers and a bigger area to start.
  • Runners walk fast instead of running.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.