NEXUS Netball Academy

🎥 Exciting news at NEXUS! 🚀

We’re taking our coaching to the next level with the XBot Falcon! 🙌

Every training session can now be recorded, allowing our athletes to review performance, analyse decision-making, and accelerate their development. Video analysis is a game-changer, helping us provide even more detailed feedback and learning opportunities.

And that’s not all… 📸 The XBot Falcon also captures incredible action photos, so we’ll be able to share even more of the hard work, intensity and unforgettable moments from our sessions!

We’re always looking for ways to give our athletes the very best experience, and we can’t wait to see the impact this technology has on our programme.

The future of NEXUS starts now! 💙🩵

Footwork is EVERYTHING. 🔥

Speed isn’t just about how fast you can run—it’s about how quickly you can stop, change direction, and explode into space. 💨🏐

This drill focuses on:
✅ Sharp change of direction
✅ Roll outs & flip outs
✅ Fast feet
✅ Balance and body control
✅ Explosive acceleration

Mastering your footwork allows you to create separation from defenders, attack space with confidence, and react quicker in game situations.

Remember… fast feet create fast players! 👣⚡

Give this drill a go and let us know how many quality reps you can complete! 💪

🔥 ATTACK vs DEFENCE TAIL TAG 🔥

All you need is 5 athletes, 1 ball and a bib to create a fun, competitive game that develops both attacking and defensive skills!

🏐 How it works:
🔹 The attacker tucks a bib into their shorts/leggings like a tail.
🔹 When the attacker has the ball, they are SAFE.
🔹 As soon as they release the ball, the defender becomes active and can try to steal the tail.
🔹 The attacker must receive a pass from each post and keep their tail intact to win.
🔹 The defender scores a point every time they steal the bib and needs 3 steals to win the game.

⬆️ Progressions
✅ Allow the defender to hunt for interceptions.
✅ Increase the size of the area to challenge decision-making and timing.

💡 Why we love this drill:
For attackers, it encourages:
⚡ Speed onto the ball
🔄 Change of direction
🌀 Effective rolling and re-offer movements

For defenders, it develops:
👣 Stepping up and towards the attacker
🖐️ Timing and pressure
🏐 Intercepting opportunities

Simple setup, high intensity and plenty of competition! 🔥



In this clip, you can see at the start the speed of the attacked and the quick ball distribution from the feeders enables her to keep possession of the tail.

In this clip, any sort of hesitation allows the defender to step up and towards and as a result the defender steals the bib. We want the attacker to be ruthless in those drives into space or towards the ball carrier.

Successful defence here by the player stepping up and towards the attacker. You can then look of body positions and get the defender dictating the attacker no ball side so they can win the interception.

Sorry Daisy, we had to post this as it was a great roll. 😂

🔥 NEXUS Half Term Camp Drill 🔥

4 Athletes. 1 Ball. Endless movement.

This passing and movement drill challenges athletes to stay switched on, communicate, and move with purpose. Players make a straight pass, then immediately follow their pass by running the diagonal before continuing along the straight line to their next position.

✅ Passing accuracy
✅ Timing and coordination
✅ Agility and movement
✅ Game-like decision making

Simple in setup, effective in ex*****on. The focus is on sharp passing, constant movement, and developing the habits that transfer directly into match situations.

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✨ TRIALS WEEK IS HERE! ✨

The countdown is over and we couldn’t be more excited to see the incredible talent stepping onto court this week for NEXUS Netball Academy trials! 🏐💙

We are looking forward to welcoming athletes from across the region as they showcase their skills, determination, teamwork, and passion for the game.

The future of NEXUS is bright, and we can’t wait to begin selecting our 2026/27 Academy athletes. 🌟

To everyone attending: bring your energy, confidence, and love for netball. This is your opportunity to shine!

Good luck to all trialists — we can’t wait to see what you bring to the court. 💪🔥

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EPISODE 4 🎙️🔥

We are SO excited to welcome the incredible Leah Middleton to our NEXUS online athlete series 🙌

Currently playing for Dragons this season 🐉 and representing Wales on the international stage ❤️🤍💚 Leah’s journey is one every athlete should hear.

If you haven’t followed her story… you should 👏

After coming back from a horrific ankle injury, Leah has worked unbelievably hard to return to court and absolutely boss it 💥 Her resilience, determination and mindset are truly inspiring, and she continues to prove what’s possible through hard work and perseverance.

Our NEXUS athletes cannot wait to chat to Leah about her netball journey, overcoming setbacks, returning from injury and competing at the highest level 💬✨

She is an inspiration to so many and we know this session is going to leave a lasting impact on our athletes 🌟

EPISODE 3 🎙️🔥

We are SO excited to welcome the incredible Sophie Kelly to our NEXUS online athlete series tomorrow night 🙌

London Pulse long bomb queen 👑, England international superstar 🌹 and one of the calmest shooters under pressure we’ve ever seen 😮‍💨

Our NEXUS athletes cannot wait to chat to Sophie about her journey through netball, university life, balancing a professional netball career, and of course… HOW she stays so composed when launching those unbelievable long bombs from range 💣🏐

Sophie is such an exciting talent in the game and we know this session is going to inspire so many of our athletes 💬✨

Who’s ready for this one?! 👀