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Netball: Intercepting the pass

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Using a limited area of the court. i.e. a tennis service court or badminton court (about 3 metres wide). Worker 2 dodges to receive the ball between the two lines.the ball is fed in so that the defender is successful
As the defender increases their confidence, then increase the area in which the attacker can run

COACHING POINTS

  • The pass must be direct and accurate.
  • defender to be on their toes and ready to cut of the ball at an angle

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