SMNC Coaches and Managers

Our club's most valuable resource!

Without the generous time invested in our young players, from VOLUNTEERS like YOU, we would not have a netball club.

To maximise your efforts, and to avoid re-inventing the wheel, we will add and update relevant resources regularly. Feel free to share your wealth of knowledge and skills too!

Guidance on the extra requirements/restrictions due to COVID-19 can be found on 2023 Season Details

2022 Coaches and Managers Handbook

Rotations
8 Players

Rotations
9 Players

Rotations
10 Players

Player of the Week Certificate

Motivating Children to Engage

Player Contract – Respect Talk

Avoiding Blinkered Coaching

Scorecard/SGV Example

WDNA Injury Report Form

Coaching Participant Workbook 2018

Plan Your NetSetGo Sessions

NetballWA have some fantastic resources for COACHES!
Click on their logo for some excellent skills & drills ideas or here for their video resources.

As a coach or manager it is very important that you are covered by WDNA insurance. Please take a few moments to register in PlayHQ
NetSetGo (Y2-4) or
Juniors (Y5-6)
There is no cost involved.
NOTE: ensure that you register as yourself and not your player.

NetSetGo Training Quiz

How much do you know about Netball?

For NetSetGo level Netballers

This quiz is a resource for a rainy day training session

How many players are on the court during a game? 10 14 7 20

How far away do you have to stand from your opponent whilst defending? 3ft (or 0.9m) 4ft (or 1.2m) 1m 3m

What is a grounded foot? The foot that can move when you have the ball. The foot that must stay on the ground when you have the ball.

When you step off your grounded foot, then put back down, it is called...? Offside Stepping Obstruction Replay

Which player does the WA (wing attack) play against? GD WA WD C

Is it important to warm-up? Yes No

Where can C (centre) go on court? Everywhere Centre circle The whole court, except the goal circles The centre third

What are the different lines on the court called? Transverse Baseline Sideline All of the above

How long do you have before you must pass the ball? 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 6 seconds

Who can receive the centre pass? GK GS WA GD

Who can shoot goals? GD GA GK GS

What is it called if a player stops a pass? Obstruction Intercept Held ball Deflection

What does the C do? Defend Attack Assist All of the above

How many Defenders and how many Attackers are on the court in each team? 4 & 4 (C does both) 4 & 3 3 & 4 7

How many points do you score for a goal? 2 4 6 1

What is Replay? Shooting. then re-catching the ball (ball not touching the ring or another player) Having possession of the ball before fumbling, then regaining possession Bouncing the ball more than twice All of the above

What is Offside? A player leaves their allocated playing area during play Upsetting the coach or umpire A player takes the ball over the sideline or baseline Making friends with the opposition

What does a player stand "out of play" for? Obstruction Offside Stepping Contact

What is it to be a team player? Showing respect for your team, coach, manager and parents Being positive and supportive of the opposition Always trying your best All of the above

What happens when the game is over? You go straight home You pull your dress over your head like a soccer player and run around the court You yell "we beat you!" to the opposition NONE of the above

Netball Juniors Training Quiz

Are you a Netball Nerd?

For Junior level Netballers

This quiz is a resource for a rainy day training session

How many players are on the court during a game? 10 14 7 20

How far away do you have to stand from your opponent whilst defending? 1m 3ft (or 0.9m) 3m 4ft (or 1.2m)

What is a grounded foot? The foot that can move when you have the ball. The foot that must stay on the ground when you have the ball.

When you step off your grounded foot, then put back down, it is called...? Offside Stepping Obstruction Replay

Is it important to warm-up? Yes No

Which player does the WA (wing attack) play against? GD WA WD C

Where can C (centre) go on court? Everywhere Centre circle The whole court, except the goal circles The centre third

What are the different lines on the court called? Transverse Baseline Sideline All of the above

How long do you have before you must pass the ball? 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 6 seconds

Who can receive the centre pass? GK or GS GS or GA WA or GA GD or WD

Who can shoot goals? GD & GA GA & WA GK & GD GS & GA

What is it called if a player stops a pass? Obstruction Intercept Held ball Deflection

What does the C do? Defend Attack Assist All of the above

How many Defenders and how many Attackers are on the court in each team? 4 & 4 (C does both) 4 & 3 3 & 4 7

How many points do you score for a goal? 2 4 6 1

What is Offside? A player leaves their allocated playing area during play Upsetting the coach or umpire A player takes the ball over the sideline or baseline Making friends with the opposition

What does a player stand "out of play" for? Obstruction Offside Stepping Contact

What is it to be a team player? Showing respect for your team, coach, manager and parents Being positive and supportive of the opposition Always trying your best All of the above

What happens when the game is over? You go straight home You pull your dress over your head like a soccer player and run around the court You yell "we beat you!" to the opposition NONE of the above

Netball Experts Training Quiz

How much do you really know about netball?

This quiz will test your knowledge on some of the more advanced training skills. You may not already know these drills or netball terms, so it may require some research... give it a go!

Page 1 of 10

What does drive into space mean? Operate a vehicle Making a lead for the ball Running backwards to catch the pass Moving into clear space, with speed, towards the passer to receive a pass

Page 2 of 10

What is meant by "clear and drive"? An attacking player leads into space and stops to wait for the pass. An attacking player leads into space and sidesteps in an arc to leave space for another player to drive/lead. A defending player blocks the attacker when leading. A defending player picks up the rubbish then drives home.

Page 3 of 10

What are the 5 types of passes in netball? chest pass, bounce pass, lob, overhead pass and shoulder pass chest pass, bounce pass, lobster, overhead pass and shoulder pass chess pass, bounce pass, lob, overhead pass and shoulder pads 'W' pass, basketball pass, lollypop, overhead pass and shoulder pass

Page 4 of 10

What is a player doing if they are DENYING SPACE? Telling the opposition they can't go to certain parts of the court Delaying the attacking player's movement down court, by dictating and denying space Delay the attacking player's movement down court, by delaying movement of the attacker Answers b and c are correct

Page 5 of 10

What are PRELIMs (preliminary moves)? Dodge/Double Dodge Front Cut or Roll Players thinking about making more than one movement before they receive the ball. All of the above

Page 6 of 10

What is meant by "Split and Re-offer"? To provide 2 leads (2 options) to the thrower – then re-offer (lead) for next pass Break the chocolate bar and share with your teammate Two players from the opposite team drive forward towards the ball When C and WA both call for the pass on the goal circle

Page 7 of 10

What is AGILITY? When the player can move quickly The ability to start, stop, and change direction quickly while maintaining proper posture A quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment The ability of being able to adjust to new conditions

Page 8 of 10

What is HOLDING? When a Shooter wraps their arms around the defender to stop them from moving When the passer doesn't release the ball within the time allowance When the player holds the ball with one or both hands When the Shooter holds the defender with their body, on the outer edge of the circle, then drops back to receive a lob pass

Page 9 of 10

HOP means? Hands Over Pressure Hard on Player Hands on Player Hardworking Offensive Players

Page 10 of 10

What are CORRIDORS? The hallways you pass through on your way to training The 3 sections the court (divided lengthways) The indication of areas to help players spread out and use the most direct passage of play Answers b and c

Please provide your contact information to proceed.

Email Address *

First Name *

Consent *

Yes, I agree with the privacy policy and terms and conditions.

The KNEE Program - Juniors

Scorer's Responsibility

Volunteer

SMNC 2023 Season Info

WDNA Policies & Procedures

SMNC COVID-19 Plan

WDNA COVID-19 Information