Back to basics

Aussie Rules football commentators are often heard saying, “Footballers are spending too much time in the gym and the basic skill of kicking has deteriorated. The game is based on kicking technique and accuracy, not on muscle bulk and strength”. 

Even at a high level, sport coaches and players are being heavily influenced by sport’s scientists and media slogans along with all the publicity hype. 

In netball it is the same, the basic and primary skill of passing is becoming secondary to weight training and other gym work. Generic muscle power does not win games – passing accurately and good court positioning does…