Netball drills
Netball defending drills
10 free Netball drills for defending, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
10 drills
DefendingArms-over defending at 0.9 mDefenders learn to step out to 0.9 m from the landing foot and pressure the ball with arms up, without contact.10 min · 3–15 players · U8+
DefendingCircle work & feedingCircle defence: front and behindgk learns when to front the shooter and when to drop behind, while gd fronts GA on the circle edge and WA tries to feed.15 min · 6–10 players · U13+
DefendingCentre passDefending the centre passThe defending team practises closing the first-pass options at the centre pass and reading the second pass for an intercept.15 min · 8–14 players · U13+
GameAttacking drivesHalf-court 3v3Three attackers against three defenders in the goal third; score a goal or five passes.15 min · 6–12 players · U9+
DefendingFootworkOne-on-one defendingA defender shadows an attacker in a lane, then contests the pass with a 0.9 m stand.10 min · 4–12 players · U9+
DefendingInterceptsPressure over the ball and interceptsOne defender pressures the ball at 0.9 m to take away the flat pass, the next defender baits then takes the lob, and the interceptor turns it over fast.15 min · 6–9 players · U16+
InterceptsDefendingRead and interceptA defender sits off the attacker, reads the passer's eyes and drives across to take the ball in the air.12 min · 4–12 players · U11+
ReboundingDefendingRebound and box outDefenders box out on the shot and win the rebound; shooters follow in to contest.10 min · 4–8 players · U11+
DefendingFootworkTagging the attackerA defender stays tight to a dodging attacker with quick footwork, denying any clear lead to the feeder.10 min · 3–12 players · U11+
Zone defenceDefendingZone defence basicsFour defenders guard the centre third as a zone, shifting together to the ball side and reading the lob for an intercept.15 min · 9–12 players · U14+