More information

I'm a shooter and need skills to deal with defenders?

I'm a shooter and need skills to deal with defenders blocking my shot with their hand. I find it either puts me off completely and I shoot badly or else I keep shooting it up into their hand.

If you find that all defenders are able to block your shots it may be that you are stepping in and closing the distance try during your practices to be aware of your landing foot and if you step forward with the other foot try stepping back or try a split landing and choose the backfoot to keep grounded both of these options will put a bigger distance between you and the defender. good luck

I agree with the above answer but would also like to add maybe just to dummy some shots to give you a chance of a free shot. And also to try and loop you shots more. If the defenders are getting a hand to your shots maybe you need to just sent your shot higher up. Also just try and shoot from a higher point, by holding the ball above your head which makes it further away from the defenders, making it harder for them to reach the shot. I hope I make some sense and I hope this helps in improving your shooting %3A)

The dummy shot works great, i teach my shooters this and when they implement it on the court it rarely lets them down

Privacy Policy andTerms & Conditions Contact Sportplan Links Work With Us site map

 

© 2012 Sportplan Ltd, All Rights Reserved
 
  Home  
  Drills  
 Chalk Board 
 My Stuff 
  Features  
  Answers  
Netball 
What is Sportplan? (click to play)
Play Video
Click play to discover what Sportplan gives you to improve your coaching. close popup

NetballAnswer Categories

I'm a shooter and need skills to deal with defenders?

1266446576596

I'm a shooter and need skills to deal with defenders blocking my shot with their hand. I find it either puts me off completely and I shoot badly or else I keep shooting it up into their hand.

report   
Answers (3)

To read answers to this question or to answer this question please login.

What you say:
Sportplan is fantastic with all the various drills for every area of netball. My confidence as a coach has improved because I have Sportplan to support me.
Julie Lam
Australia
Links