U17s/Sandpit Session

U17s SANDPIT NETBALL DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

MOVEMENT, MECHANICS, STRENGTH, SPEED & EXPLOSIVENESS

Designed specifically for developing U17 netball athletes (15–16 years) across all playing positions, our one-day sandpit camp focuses on enhancing movement mechanics, explosive power, strength and athletic performance using the natural resistance and unstable surface of sand.

Through structured, high-intensity, netball-specific drills, athletes will work on developing explosive acceleration, agility, lower-body strength, jumping ability and movement efficiency, while challenging their stability, coordination and body control.

The sandpit provides a unique training environment that encourages athletes to focus on force production, movement technique, foot placement and body positioning, developing physical qualities that support the speed, power and repeated movement demands of competitive netball.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Footwork & Agility: Explosive dodges, sharp directional changes, reactive footwork and efficient movement transitions.

• Speed & Acceleration: First-step explosiveness, acceleration mechanics, knee drive and powerful running technique against sand resistance.

• Strength & Stability: Developing lower-body strength, single-leg stability, ankle control and muscular endurance through sand-based movements.

• Jumping & Landing Mechanics: Explosive take-offs, vertical power, controlled landings and effective force absorption.

• Deceleration & Change of Direction: Improving braking mechanics, momentum control and the ability to accelerate quickly out of directional changes.

• Body Control & Movement Efficiency: Refining hip mechanics, posture, coordination and movement quality under increased physical demands.

• Netball-Specific Movement Patterns: Applying explosive attacking leads, defensive recovery, reactive movements and repeated accelerations across all playing positions.

  
  

Our aim is to help U17 athletes develop greater explosiveness, strength, movement efficiency and confidence through a challenging, performance-focused training environment.

By using sand as a training surface, athletes will strengthen their movement foundations, stability, power and physical resilience, supporting their progression towards the higher speed and physical demands of competitive netball.

DATE: Tuesday 15th December

TIME: 11AM-12PM

LOCATION: 128 Shaw Rd, Wooloowin

AGE: 14–15 years

ALL POSITIONS WELCOME

COST:

$90 AUD per athlete

LIMITED TO ONLY 12 ATHLETES PER SESSION

Small numbers allow for more individual coaching, technical corrections and position-specific feedback.

Secure your place early to avoid missing out.