Netball · Throw-ins & set plays

Sideline throw-ins

A team runs a set play from a centre-third sideline throw-in, with a lead down the line and a second drive to the circle edge.

CWAGAWDcwdgdwa
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Time
12 min
Players
8–12
Age
U12+
Area
Centre and goal thirds
Equipment
2 netballs8 position bibs

Setup

  1. C stands just behind the sideline in the centre third with the ball; c marks 0.9 m away.
  2. WA, GA and WD are on court, marked by wd, gd and wa.

How it runs

  1. C sets and has 3 seconds to throw in; WA dodges and drives down the line.
  2. GA times a drive to the circle edge for the second pass.
  3. C steps back on court and re-offers as the next option.
  4. Run five, then swap sides of the court and the thrower.

Coaching points

  • Thrower: feet behind the line, ball released before stepping on.
  • Down the line: drive straight and fast, hands up early.
  • Second option waits until the first pass is caught.
  • Re-offer straight away; the thrower is free once back on court.

Common mistakes

  • Everyone leading at the thrower at once.
  • Thrower stepping on the line during the throw.

Say it: “Down the line, then the circle edge.”

Make it harder

  • Throw-in from the goal third with a GS and gk added.
  • Defenders can double-mark the first option.

Make it easier

  • Defenders shadow only for the first two reps.
  • Thrower calls the first option out loud.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.