How to Construct a Training Session. What Should be Included?

Constructing a training session can be a daunting task regardless of the content. Following a structured plan and knowing what to include each time will assist in keeping each session focused and help to achieve maximum output in a given amount of time. Importantly, the main components should be touched-on and drilled throughout each netball training session. These are:
Warm Up – make it fun and something to get the blood pumping
Foot Work – start with simple sprints across the court
Ball Work – individual, pair work and team drills
Attack – important skill for every player to find their space on the court
Defence – equally as important is the ability to stick to the opponent
Games – everyone loves to play and this will be a fun way to keep fit
There are some logical steps in the preparation for training that can be used as a starting point then adapted each time you introduce new techniques.
1. List the objectives
Be realistic with the number of objectives you might hope to achieve in any given session. For a beginner's session in netball this might be to explain the importance of warm ups but for the advanced you might want to improve ball skills or introduce a new drill.
2. Focus on the target audience
Take into account the skill levels and ages of the participants. Keep the focus on your target audience and this will work towards maintaining enthusiasm throughout the session. Expecting too much too soon can have disastrous results but if players feel they aren't being challenged enough this can result in boredom and lack of concentration. Find a happy medium to suit everyone.
3. Decide on skills to be taught for each individual session
While the main components form the basis of each session, work towards extending each player's abilities with the introduction of new skills and repetitive routines for the ones that are already familiar. Repetition is the key to improvement and the strive to excel in any sport.
4. Allow enough time to cover all areas
Remember to include enough time for warm up, ball skills, netball drills and practice. Apart from the drills and practice make sure there is enough time to cover all areas of a netball game within the training session. Structure the session by allowing one and a half to two hours to include all components.
It is important to ensure that the training session constructed keeps participants engaged and energised to the skills being taught. Solid preparation and planning in the construction of each training session will give better results at practice and help to boost enthusiasm. Bring the session to life and make it a time of fun and enjoyment to avoid lethargy and loss of concentration.
In our future articles, we will delve deeper into the specific skills and techniques on training session intensity and provide tips to keep your players engaged.

Catherine Cox has achieved everything there is to achieve in netball: Commomnwealth Games Gold Medalist, World Champion, ANZ Championship Winner and accredited Development Coach. Join Holding Court to gain access to the skills and drills Catherine has experienced throughout her 22 year playing career. For more information or to become a member, visit Netball Drills

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