Netball · Game · Attacking drives · Defending

Half-court 3v3

Three attackers against three defenders in the goal third; score a goal or five passes.

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Time
15 min
Players
6–12
Age
U9+
Area
Goal third
Equipment
2 netballs3 bibs

Setup

  1. Three attackers (one a shooter) and three defenders in a goal third; the coach feeds from the transverse line.

How it runs

  1. Coach feeds in; attackers score a goal (2 points) or five passes in a row (1 point).
  2. A defensive intercept gives the defenders a point and a new feed.
  3. Rotate the teams every 3 minutes.

Coaching points

  • Offer, clear, re-offer: keep moving for the ball carrier.
  • Defenders talk and switch when beaten.
  • Shooter: hold position until the feed is on.

Common mistakes

  • Two attackers in the same space.
  • Defenders all chasing the ball.

Say it: “Offer, clear, re-offer.”

Make it harder

  • Three passes maximum before a shot.
  • Add a fourth defender.

Make it easier

  • Three passes for a point.
  • No intercepts on the first feed.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.