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C not driving down the court!!!

How do I get my centre to drive down the court not sideways and to the sideline when bringing the ball down the court out of defence!!!

Mia KerseyCoach, England

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Lee-annes NetballCoach, Australia

all i can say is get some set plays so the centre knows whats she suppose to be doing and where she is suppose to be running. my centre is doesn`t even get a chance to get a pass until at least 3 passes down. GK to GD or WD who then passes to the person who doesn`t get that pass, then the centre gets a look in around the centre 3rd. ask some of your other coaches for their set plays off the back and sideline defence areas.

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