Week 4 - Tuesday 9th April 2024

Our focus this week is ‘Shooting’ – To introduce the basic technique of shooting from a stable body position. During game time, focus on shooting with the ball above the head. Allow players to take another shot using the correct technique with guidance from the Star Helper if necessary.

Week 4: Shooting

4:25pm - Brief on court 1

4:30pm - Warm up on Court 1

4:40pm - Skills:  

• Hospital Tag
• Falling Gumballs
• Shots Up
• Shooting Relay

5:05pm - 4 vs 4 game 

5:15pm - Pack up, cool down, “cheers” and high fives 

Please watch the below videos that show the different skills in action:

Tyler Campbell
​​​​​​​Future Ferns Coordinator

Week 3 - Tuesday 26th March 2024

Our focus this week is ‘Ball Skills - Catching’ – To develop the ability to catch with confidence. During game time, encourage players to deliver accurate passes and catch the ball quickly, pulling it into the body.

Week 3: Ball Skills - Catching

4:25pm - Brief on court 1

4:30pm - Warm up on Court 1 

4:40pm - Skills:  

• Snowbib Tag
• Catch Own Throw
• Freeze
• Wicked Witch

5:05pm - 4 vs 4 game 

5:15pm - Pack up, cool down, “cheers” and high fives 

Please watch the below videos that show the different skills in action:

Tyler Campbell

Future Ferns Coordinator

Week 2 - Tuesday 19th March 2024

Our focus this week is ‘Ball Skills - Passing’ – To identify and develop the variety of passes that a Netballer can use. During game time, encourage players to deliver accurate passes from a stable body position.

Week 2: Ball Skills - Passing

4:20pm - Brief on court 1

4:30pm - Warm up on Court 1 

4:40pm - Skills:  

• City Gates
• Island Balance
• Target Ball
• Passing Challenge

5:05pm - 4 vs 4 game 

5:15pm - Pack up, cool down, “cheers” and high fives 

Please watch the below videos that show the different skills in action:

Tyler Campbell
​​​​​​​Future Ferns Coordinator

Week 1 - Tuesday 12th March 2024

Our focus this week is ‘Balance’ – To develop an understanding and awareness of a stable body position (SBP). During game time, focus and feedback should be on landing balanced in a stable body position. 

Week 1: Balance 

4:20pm - Brief on court 1

4:30pm - Introduction and Warm up on Court 1 

4:40pm - Skills (see attachment for details on activities):  

• Connections
• Tiger Tiger
• The Orchard
• Weave Ball

5:05pm - 4 vs 4 game 

5:15pm - Pack up, cool down, “cheers” and high fives 

Please watch the below videos that show the different skills in action:

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Tyler Campbell
​​​​​​​Future Ferns Coordinator