Netball Coach TV : Drills

DRILL

Read the Pass

Purpose
Defenders practice fast footwork in response to the intended movements of the feeder
Focus
Fitness Conditioning
Skills
Footwork & Agility, Defensive Moves

Groups of 3 require 1/6 of court space. Trios choose feeder (A), token attacker (B), and defender (C).
(A) has the ball and signals their intention to pass via one of 4 motions:-

Left side pass or right side pass - hold the ball to the left or right

Low bounce pass - lean forwards and hold the ball below the waist

Lob pass - hold the ball high
Defender (C) responds to (A)'s action by using fast feet to skirt around (B) in the following manner:-

Less/right side pass - cover the left or right accordingly

Short bounce pass - cover the front

Lob pass - cover behind
No throw is actually made, the main purpose is to practice footwork. (A) should hold the ball in position until (C) arrives in the covering position, then holds the ball in a different position

Normal obstruction rules apply, so defenders shouldn't be making contact.
Rotate roles once players start tiring after 30-45 seconds.