Netball Coach TV : Drills

DRILL

Block the Central Lead

Purpose
Footwork drill requiring defenders keep opponents wide, stopping central passes that open-up space for them.
Focus
Fitness Conditioning
Skills
Preliminary Moves & Passing, Footwork & Agility, Defensive Moves

Pair-up with someone of similar stature and elect attacker (A) and defender (B). Pairs are positioned intermittently around the sideline, with defender (B) on the inside.
Players begin by running clockwise around the court at 50% intensity. (B) shadows (A), watchful for a dodge.
Every now and then, (A) attempts to run in-court. (B) must use fast feet to block (A)'s path

First turn, (A) performs lead and dodge at 50% intensity, making it easier for (B) to block
(A) can't pass, so slows and jogs back to the side/baseline. Players resume jogging around the court edge, until (A) attempts another run inside.

(A) gradually increases the intensity of the dodging until they're going at full-pace

(B) shadows (A) throughout, even when returning to the sideline
After 30-45 seconds, call 'Reverse!'. Players perform an immediate change of direction and flow-of-play reverses.

Everyone travels anti-clockwise around the square
After 2+ laps of (B) defending (A)'s preliminary moves, call 'Change!'. Defenders and attackers change roles and position on court. Repeat.