in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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Split circle defence is the system the top three NSL teams have built their identity around in 2026. The Goal Keeper and Goal Defence divide the circle into zones, switch in synchrony, and make every passing option look risky. Here is how to coach it.
Most netball shooters know how to shoot. The difference at the top is who can shoot when it counts. A structured 10-minute pre-game mental routine is the most under-used performance tool in club netball - and it is the simplest to teach.
The best Goal Defences in the 2026 NSL season are intercepting more than ever. The reason is not raw athleticism. It is a deliberate shift from chasing the attacker to driving into the flight path of the ball. Here is how to coach it.
To keep players occupied and moving, within a limited amount of space and to ensure that everyone is safe at all times!
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\r\n\r\nTo keep your players occupied and moving, this session gets your players working on their front and back foot batting inside a limited space (ideally in nets), ensuring everyone's active and safe while they practice their batting mechanics.
\r\n\r\nSmall competitions, targets and a bit of fun rivalry will all help the session remain competitive and get your players working hard without even realising!
\r\n\r\nIt's important you stress the need for hard work and that batting becomes easier the harder you work. International cricketers often put in the hours practising with tennis balls as it's a great way of developing and improving techniques.
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Players work in groups of 10. Two rows of cones are set up, 5 metres apart in width and 2 metres apart in their respective line.
Players get into pairs and stand opposite one other, lined up behind the first cone.
The first pair exchange 5 catches, before running diagonally to the next cone. They then exchange another 5 catches. The drill continues in this way.
When players reach the final cone they perform dynamic stretches half of the way back to the start cone and finish with a sprint.
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