Netball · Shooting

First shooting technique

In threes close to the post, juniors catch, balance, lift the ball above their head and shoot with bent knees and a wrist flick.

SFR
Start / 5
Time
10 min
Players
3–12
Age
U7+
Area
Goal circle
Equipment
2 size 4 netballs1 goal post (ring lowered to about 2.4 m for under-9s)3 flat spots

Setup

  1. Groups of three at a post: a shooter, a feeder and a rebounder.
  2. Flat spots 1 to 2 m from the post; the shooter starts on one.

How it runs

  1. The feeder passes in; the shooter catches, lands and faces the post.
  2. The shooter lifts the ball, bends the knees and shoots.
  3. The rebounder catches under the ring and passes back to the feeder.
  4. Five shots each, then rotate jobs and move to a new spot.

Coaching points

  • Feet shoulder-width apart, both pointing at the post.
  • Ball sits on the fingertips of the shooting hand, above the head; other hand at the side to steady it.
  • Elbow under the ball, eyes on the back of the ring.
  • Bend the knees, then straighten and flick the wrist so the ball spins backwards.

Common mistakes

  • Ball resting on the palm instead of the fingertips.
  • Pushing the ball from in front of the face like a chest pass.
  • Straight legs, so all the power comes from the arms.

Say it: “Fingertips, bend, flick.”

Make it harder

  • Shoot from a spot 3 m out.
  • Score three in a row before moving spot.

Make it easier

  • Lower the ring or shoot at a hoop held up by the coach.
  • Shoot without the feed: start with the ball already above the head.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.