Netball drills
Netball passing drills
14 free Netball drills for passing, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
14 drills
Throw-ins & set playsPassingBackline throw-in playsGK throws in from the defensive backline while GD, WD and C run a set play to move the ball out of defence.15 min · 8–12 players · U13+
PassingBounce pass in pairsPairs bounce pass across a short gap, aiming the bounce two-thirds of the way to their partner.8 min · 2–16 players · U7+
Zone defencePassingBreaking a zoneThe attack breaks a 3-2 zone through court with full width, players held behind the zone, a late cut into the seam and a 2v1 past the back line.18 min · 10–14 players · U16+
FootworkPassingCatch and landJuniors jog onto a gentle feed, catch with two hands, land and freeze like a statue before passing back.8 min · 3–16 players · U5+
Centre passAttacking drivesCentre pass optionsC, WA and GA rehearse three centre pass set-ups against a WD and GD.15 min · 5–10 players · U11+
PassingFootworkChest pass circuitPairs chest pass on the move through a cone channel, stepping into each pass.8 min · 4–14 players · U7+
PassingAttacking drivesCircle edge feedingWA and C work the circle edge to feed a shooter who re-offers after each pass.12 min · 4–8 players · U11+
TransitionPassingDefence to attack transitionAfter a rebound in the defensive circle, the team moves the ball through court in four passes before the opponents can set.15 min · 10–14 players · U13+
PassingAttacking drivesDown the line through courtPlayers move the ball from the defensive circle to the goal circle with straight leads down one sideline, one third at a time.12 min · 7–12 players · U12+
Circle work & feedingPassingFeeding the circle 2v2WA and C work the ball on the circle edge and feed GS and GA against two circle defenders.15 min · 6–8 players · U12+
PassingDecision-makingKeep-off 3v1Three attackers keep the ball from one defender in a small square, using space, footwork and quick, simple passes.10 min · 4–16 players · U8+
FootworkPassingPivot and pass circleA middle player catches from the circle, lands, pivots on the landing foot to face a new player and passes.10 min · 5–8 players · U7+
PassingDecision-makingQuick hands under pressureThree attackers move the ball fast against two defenders, catching and releasing before the defence can set.12 min · 5–10 players · U10+
PassingShoulder pass to a targetA target player leads to a cone and shows two high hands; the thrower hits them with a one-handed shoulder pass.10 min · 3–15 players · U8+