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Netball drills
49 free Netball drills, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier. Pick a skill or filter by age, level and squad size.
49 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+
Circle work & feedingShootingAttacking circle rotationsGS and GA rotate, hold and refill space against a GK and GD so the feeders always have a top, front or baseline option into the circle.15 min · 6–8 players · U16+
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+
Warm-upFootworkBall tag warm-upTaggers can only tag while holding the ball and can't run with it, so they must pass, land and pivot to catch the runners.6 min · 6–16 players · U6+
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+
Centre passThrow-ins & set playsCentre pass set playsC, WA, GA and GS rehearse a called centre pass play against four defenders, from the whistle to a shot.15 min · 8–14 players · U13+
Centre passAttacking drivesCentre pass: first and second phaseC, WA, GA and GS run the centre pass as two linked phases: win the first ball in the centre third, then hit the circle edge or the shooter within two passes.20 min · 8–10 players · U16+
Attacking drivesFitness & agilityChange of pace and dodgesAn attacker jogs, dodges to wrong-foot a defender, then sprints away to lead for the pass.12 min · 3–12 players · U10+
PassingFootworkChest pass circuitPairs chest pass on the move through a cone channel, stepping into each pass.8 min · 4–14 players · U7+
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+
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+
GameDecision-makingConditioned 7v7 gameA full 7v7 game with one condition at a time, such as three passes from the centre pass to the circle, to train quick decisions.20 min · 14–16 players · U12+
Cool-downCool-down and reviewA slow walking lap and easy stretches, then a talking-ball circle where each player shares one win and one thing to work on.8 min · 4–16 players · U10+
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+
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+
Attacking drivesFitness & agilityDodge and lead tagAn attacker fakes one way, then sprints to a cone to catch a pass before their tagger can touch them.8 min · 3–13 players · U6+
Attacking drivesFootworkDouble lead and driveAn attacker leads one way to pull the defender, then plants and drives back into space for the pass.12 min · 4–12 players · U10+
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+
ShootingFirst shooting techniqueIn threes close to the post, juniors catch, balance, lift the ball above their head and shoot with bent knees and a wrist flick.10 min · 3–12 players · U7+
Zone defenceTransitionFull-court zone pressThe front four set a zone on the opposition's backline throw-in, trap the first pass on the sideline and force a lob that the back line picks off.20 min · 12–14 players · U16+