Netball · Passing

Shoulder pass to a target

A target player leads to a cone and shows two high hands; the thrower hits them with a one-handed shoulder pass.

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Time
10 min
Players
3–15
Age
U8+
Area
Third of a court
Equipment
4 size 4 netballs8 cones

Setup

  1. Groups of three: a target at a cone, two throwers in a line 8 to 10 m away.
  2. Two lead cones either side of the target, 3 m apart.

How it runs

  1. The target leads to a side cone and shows two hands up high.
  2. The first thrower shoulder passes to the hands; the target catches, lands and chest-passes back.
  3. The thrower passes to the next in line and runs out to be the new target.
  4. The old target jogs to the back of the line.

Coaching points

  • Ball held back beside the ear on a spread hand, other hand steadying it.
  • Step forward on the opposite foot to the throwing arm.
  • Push through with the throwing arm and point at the target after release.
  • Target: hands up early and wide apart so the thrower has something to aim at.

Common mistakes

  • Throwing off the same foot as the throwing arm.
  • Ball dropped low behind the back so the pass loops.
  • Target showing hands too late.

Say it: “Opposite foot, push, point.”

Make it harder

  • Move the throwers back to 12 m.
  • The target keeps leading and the thrower passes ahead, into space.

Make it easier

  • Throw from 6 m.
  • Practise the action standing still before adding the lead.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.