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Netball · Attack · 7 of your players and 4 opponents
Wing attack and goal attack stand side by side on the right of the transverse line, with the goal shooter drifted left. Two defenders in one channel get in each other’s way, and the empty left side is there for a re-cut.
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The set-up
In the Centre pass overload right, goal attack (2) and wing attack (3) start 3.4 m apart on the right half of the attacking transverse line, about 10 m from the goal line. Their goal defence and wing defence follow them over, each drawn about 2 m goal-side — further than real marking, so the markers stay readable. Our goal shooter (1) has drifted left, 5.5 m from the left side line and 4.3 m out from the post.
The centre (4) is in the centre circle with the ball; their centre sits to her left in the centre third. Wing defence (5) waits on the left of the defending transverse line, goal defence (6) and goal keeper (7) deeper behind her.
What it is trying to do
Two attackers in one channel force two defenders into the same few metres. Whichever lead goes first, the second one can use the first as a screen, and a defender who has to run around a teammate is a step late. If the defence slides right with both of them, the whole left side of the centre third is empty, and the goal attack can re-cut back into it.
The goal shooter's position matters too. Drifted left, she pulls the goal keeper with her, which keeps the space in front of the circle on the right side clear for the second phase.
What to drill
- First lead, second lead. Decide which of the pair goes first and animate it. Then swap them and compare.
- The re-cut. Draw the goal attack faking right and cutting back left into the empty side. It only works if she waits for the defence to commit.
- Mirror it. Save a copy and mirror the set-up to the left, so the team can run it from either side.
Open it in the designer and draw the movement that suits your attackers.
Also known as
- centre pass
- overload
- stack
- screen
- attacking structure
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Put the Centre pass overload right on a pitch
It opens with the shape already drawn. Move the players your team does differently, drag the runs, and send your squad a link that animates.
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