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 to [...]
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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 about possession!
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 they 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 eventually [...]
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