Where can they go?
They are allowed to move in the centre and attacking third but not in the circle.
What do they do?
Move to get the centre pass, use all of the line and vary where you receive the ball.
Pass and drive down the court and try to get on to the circle edge to feed the ball.
Main role is to try to set up the Goal shooter with scoring opportunities.
They need to be able to catch and pass the ball on quickly.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Most club teams defend one-on-one and nothing else. A well-drilled zone gives you a second option, and against the right opponent it is the difference between chasing and controlling.
The backline pass is the most under-coached restart in netball. Get it right and you turn a dead ball into an attacking weapon before the opposition has reset.
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