Netball · Rebounding · Defending

Rebound and box out

Defenders box out on the shot and win the rebound; shooters follow in to contest.

FGSGAGKGD
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Time
10 min
Players
4–8
Age
U11+
Area
Goal circle
Equipment
3 netballs

Setup

  1. GS and GA in the circle with GK and GD; a feeder outside with the balls.

How it runs

  1. Feeder passes to a shooter who shoots.
  2. On release, defenders turn, find a body and box out; attackers follow the shot.
  3. Rebound caught scores for that side; rotate after 8 shots.

Coaching points

  • Turn on the release, not when it misses.
  • Find your player first, then the ball.
  • Arms up, elbows out, hold the space.

Common mistakes

  • Watching the ball and letting the shooter in.
  • Jumping too early.

Say it: “Turn, find, hold.”

Make it harder

  • Shooter calls 'miss' and deliberately misses to the side.
  • Add a third attacker crashing in.

Make it easier

  • Shots from under the post.
  • Attackers stay out for the first round.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.