On the Ball Workshop - News - South Norfolk SSP

On the Ball Workshop

England Netball has developed a new series of workshops aimed at providing club coaches / teachers who are regularly delivering netball sessions.

The "On the Ball" workshop focuses on catching and passing skills, observation and analysis of technique and practice design in relation to the development of ball skills.

The workshop will provide a better understanding of a specific area of player and game development. The toolkit required to analyse and correct technique and fresh ideas for building practices and sessions.

By the end of the workshop a coach should be able to: 

• Identify practices to develop ball handling skills

• Identify and describe correct passing and catching technique

• Identify the difference between random, variable and blocked practices

• Understand how different practice design influences player development

• Define the decisions required by players when receiving and passing

• Identify the physical impact of practices on players

• Observe skills in action with the aim of detecting strengths and areas for improvement

Please note that this is a practical workshop and may require coaches to participate in some activities, it is therefore advisable to ensure appropriate clothing and footwear is worn.

Please forward this information onto any colleagues that you feel might be interested in attending. For information about an upcoming "On the Ball" course please see the attached flyer. Please use the contact details on the flyer to book a place on the course. 

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