Over throwing the netball Q. I play for a team in the UK and I seem to always over throw the ball. What am I doing wrong? It is so frustrating and players sometimes get very annoyed with me. Please help! A. If you are over throwing you are probably anticipating where the player should [...]
Filed under Players by on Jun 9th, 2010. 
All a defensive zone does is take your space away, so move to another space.
Filed under Coaching, Players by on May 24th, 2010.
Q. Is there a recommended book or DVD showing strategic plans for netball game situations? A. I am asked this question quite a bit and when it is all boiled down, there are no true netball strategies. Netball is basic, you throw the ball, you run to catch the ball, you shoot goals. [...]
Filed under Coaching, Players by on May 22nd, 2010.
If you place your passes you can get the ball to anyone.
Filed under Players by on Apr 18th, 2010.
Where do I pass the ball? Put the ball in front of the player, as she makes her move, NOT when she is there.
Filed under Players by on Apr 17th, 2010.
Players, by nature, chase the ball and crowd the court. To win games you must play positional netball. This is what coaching is all about. Trainers teach fitness, skills and take drills. Coaches teach players and the team how to play positional netball. A coach shows players how to use the court space properly. There [...]
Filed under Coaching, Players by on Mar 20th, 2010.
It is not difficult to get around taller opposition as a defender. It’s all in technique. When I first started coaching I had a defender who was 5′ 3″, she was dynamic around the court and since then I’ve had numerous players who aren’t anywhere near 6 foot tall and they manage brilliantly. The key [...]
Filed under Players by on Feb 9th, 2010.
By standing still waiting for the pass you create interceptions. Interceptions are avoided by the receiver being on the move.
Filed under Players by on Dec 14th, 2009.
If you can bat the ball you can catch it! Batting the ball on to a player risks the ball being intercepted. Catch it and throw the ball for control and direction. Defenders should avoid intentionally batting the ball out of bounds, as all this does is give the play to the opposition. Netball is [...]
Filed under Players by on Dec 13th, 2009.
Play to the umpire’s whistle! This means the team’s strategy and individual play must adjust to the umpire’s ruling and calls whether the calls are right or wrong. For example, the umpire may call a long three feet or not pick up obstructions or offside. If a player doesn’t adjust to the umpire’s whistle she will [...]
Filed under Players, Umpiring by on Dec 8th, 2009.
