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Netball: Follow Ball - Part 1

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Split players into groups of 7/8 with 1 ball.

Players stand into 2 lines facing each other with 1 feeder in the middle on their own at an angle.

Player 1 starts with ball, throws to 'Feeder' who sprints forward to recieve the ball on the cone
The receiver lands on 1 and releases the ball on 2 to the player waiting at the opposite queue.
The receiving player then joins the opposite queue. The player at the front now with the ball repeats the process.

COACHING POINTS

Players need to be ready to recieve the ball at all times with hands ready to catch.

Encourage players to keep their landing foot planted and to release the ball.

Players need to be encouraged to step into the pass - this will help players gain power and accuracy in their pass.

Players need to realise the importance of re-offering after one pass and not just standing still.

Progression:

Increase distance between feeder and worker
Only allowed 1 second on the ball
Vary the types of pass

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Follow Ball - Part 2:

Add an extra feeder to the Follow ball part 1 practice and an extra ball as well - in each queue the 1st person should have the ball.

Both players with the ball are working together as a team- and must not release the ball until each other is ready.

Worker 1 passes to feeder 1 as worker 2 passes to feeder 2. Both receivers drive out to recieve a square pass back from their feeder.
Worker 1 then passes to feeder 2 as worker 2 passes to feeder 1. They both drive to recieve a square ball from the feeders.
They finally pass to the player working at the front of the queue and the drill continues.

Movement

Fight for the Ball (Moving Away):

Feeder starts with 2 attackers, 1 on each side. Feeder bounces the ball forwards and the 2 attackers race to grab the ball.

Keep score, first attacker to 5 wins.

Movement

Lead Running - Group Practice:

Players stand in a line spaced down the length of the court and the player at the end starts with the ball.

When everyone is ready the next person in line runs out to receive the pass.

The receiver then pivots and throws to the next person who has run out to receive the pass. Once the ball gets to the other side the ball comes back in the same way.

Movement