Session Plan - Netball

This is a copy of my session plan for my 5 minute coaching session. I decided to coach driving towards the ball which is used during a game of netball.

Session Plan Template – Netball

Date: 16/04/12 Monday	Attendance: -       Coach – Myself -       3 athletes	Equipment needed: Netball Cones (X) Whistle
Venue: University of Canberra indoor netball court.
Duration: 5 minutes of video. Whole session 60 minutes.

Introduction (aims for session, reminders, etc.): The main objective of this session is for athletes to execute running hard and fast (drive) onto the ball and receive the pass without stopping or slowing down before they have caught the ball. The is advantageous in a game of netball in that it will promote clear flow down the court and ensure that quick and concise cutting towards the ball occurs, making it hard for the opposing defenders to take the ball. Athletes must remember to land on their outside foot when receiving the ball and that when running towards the ball, during takeoff, the first foot movements needs to be forward, there should be no back step to help push off. Athletes should pass the ball as quickly as they can after receiving the pass, ensuring they have correct technique and accuracy when doing so to reach their intended target.
Warm-up activities: (15 minutes) Stretching: Dynamic stretching is best for warming up and involves moving your limbs through a range of motion. - Leg swings 10 each leg - Arm swings/circles 10 each arm Sport specific Drills: - Passing in pairs – chest, shoulder, bounce and over the head throws. - 10m zig-zag dodges – complete 4 each.	Drills and games: Set up 2 cones 10m apart. The athlete starts from the first cone and runs as hard and as fast as they can until they reach the second cone. Coach must watch the athlete’s foot positioning during their takeoff, ensuring there is no back step to help with the push off. The first foot movement should be forward.                 Using the same cones the athlete attacking starts from the first cone and runs as hard and as fast as they can until they reach the second where they will receive a straight pass. They will catch the ball, landing on their outside foot and pass the ball back, using a shoulder pass.                                                 As above however the athlete will receive any type of pass the passer chooses (bounce pass, high pass, chest pass etc). As above however the attacking athlete will now have a player defending them, so defending their drive and the pass that they will be receiving.	Cool -down activities: (5    – 10 minutes) Cooling down and stretching after exercising may reduce the risk of injuries happening. It also helps to promote flexibility. Low intensity exercises including: - Slow jogging up and down the court x 3 - Lunges up and down the court x1 - Static stretches of all main muscle groups in particular any problem areas for individuals.
Coaching tips/questions/challenges: Continually ask each individual athlete how they think their performances of the drills are going. Ask them what they think they are doing wrong, if so, and what they need to change to improve.		Class management/energisers: - Use of a whistle to get athletes attention. - Up-beat, enthusiastic voice when explaining different drills. - Provide athletes will reinforcement and encouragement throughout the entire session.
Review/evaluation: (key points from session, what worked and what did not, modifications for next session, etc.): See evaluation sheet.