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Netball Dodging and Leading: Create Separation, Then Attack Space

Netball

Netball Dodging and Leading: Create Separation, Then Attack Space

A progressive three-player Netball drill that teaches attackers to sell a dodge, break into space and receive a well-timed pass under realistic defensive pressure.

Drill · intermediate · 22 min · 3 players

Rugby Own-22 Exit 1: Screen, Clear and Chase

Rugby

Rugby Own-22 Exit 1: Screen, Clear and Chase

A session-ready Rugby Union exit strategy that teaches your team to turn stable own-22 ruck ball into territory, pressure, and a connected chase.

Set play · intermediate · 35 min · 15 players

Post Moves & Footwork: Catch, Read, Finish Drill

Basketball

Post Moves & Footwork: Catch, Read, Finish Drill

A repeatable 20-minute post-development drill that teaches the 5 to establish position, read pressure, and finish with a decisive baseline or middle move.

Drill · intermediate · 20 min · 6 players

Defensive Field Setting for Spin: Build Pressure, Protect Singles, Create Chances

Cricket

Defensive Field Setting for Spin: Build Pressure, Protect Singles, Create Chances

A practical, coach-led set play for organising a disciplined spin field that closes easy singles while keeping genuine wicket-taking catchers around the bat.

Set play · intermediate · 40 min · 11 players

Defensive Heading & Clearing: 4v3 Box-Dominance Drill

Football

Defensive Heading & Clearing: 4v3 Box-Dominance Drill

Build confident, coordinated aerial defending by coaching players to attack the first ball, clear it away from danger, and win the second contact under game-realistic pressure.

Drill · intermediate · 42 min · 13 players

Goalkeeper Shot-Stopping: Set, Save, Recover

Football

Goalkeeper Shot-Stopping: Set, Save, Recover

A progressive, match-relevant goalkeeper practice that sharpens set position, low-corner diving technique, rebound control, and recovery for a second shot.

Drill · intermediate · 25 min · 6 players

Hit, Seal, Pursue: Progressive Box-Out and Rebounding Drill

Basketball

Hit, Seal, Pursue: Progressive Box-Out and Rebounding Drill

Teach players to turn every defensive stop into possession by locating the opponent, creating a legal seal, pursuing the ball with two hands, and delivering a controlled outlet.

Drill · intermediate · 18 min · 6 players

Pressure-Proof Free Throw Routine: Make–Reset–Rebound Circuit

Basketball

Pressure-Proof Free Throw Routine: Make–Reset–Rebound Circuit

A coach-ready 20-minute routine that teaches players to reproduce the same calm, balanced free-throw process under fatigue and consequence.

Drill · beginner · 20 min · 2 players

Spin Bowling Variations Drill: Three-Ball Pressure Over

Cricket

Spin Bowling Variations Drill: Three-Ball Pressure Over

A 45-minute, field-aware spin-bowling practice that teaches bowlers to land off-spin, top-spin and an arm ball from one repeatable action while captains learn to create wickets rather than merely contain runs.

Drill · intermediate · 45 min · 12 players

Goal Circle Shooting Accuracy: Four-Zone Finish Under Pressure

Netball

Goal Circle Shooting Accuracy: Four-Zone Finish Under Pressure

A 20-minute goal-circle progression that moves shooters from controlled accuracy work to decisive, legal finishes under live Goal Keeper pressure.

Drill · intermediate · 20 min · 5 players

Zone Defence Set-Up Play: Funnel, Trap & Intercept

Netball

Zone Defence Set-Up Play: Funnel, Trap & Intercept

Build a connected seven-player zone that shows the first pass wide, closes the return lane, and creates a repeatable intercept opportunity without sacrificing circle protection.

Set play · intermediate · 35 min · 14 players

First-Phase Backline Strike: 10–12–13–15 Sweep

Rugby

First-Phase Backline Strike: 10–12–13–15 Sweep

Coach a fast, flexible first-phase backline strike that uses a hard 13 line to free a sweeping fullback and create an edge break.

Set play · intermediate · 30 min · 13 players

Netball Circle Entry Drill: Read and Split

Netball

Netball Circle Entry Drill: Read and Split

A progressive circle-entry drill that teaches GA, GS, WA, and C to create separation, read defenders, and deliver high-percentage feeds under match pressure.

Drill · intermediate · 18 min · 6 players

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