Netball · Centre pass · Attacking drives · Passing

Centre pass options

C, WA and GA rehearse three centre pass set-ups against a WD and GD.

CWAGAWDGD
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Time
15 min
Players
5–10
Age
U11+
Area
Centre third
Equipment
2 netballs5 bibs

Setup

  1. C on the circle with the ball, WA and GA on the transverse line, WD and GD marking them.

How it runs

  1. On the whistle WA and GA drive; the first option is WA straight, second GA on the diagonal, third C's own drive after the pass.
  2. Rotate who takes the first option each repeat.
  3. Play on to a shot once the pass is made.

Coaching points

  • Drive hard on the whistle, not before.
  • Second option clears space for the first.
  • C: pass to the hands, then move.

Common mistakes

  • Both attackers driving the same line.
  • C holding the ball waiting for a perfect option.

Say it: “Drive on the whistle.”

Make it harder

  • Add a GK in the circle.
  • Three seconds for the whole centre pass.

Make it easier

  • Defenders start 2 m off.
  • Call the option before the whistle.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.