Defending a tall shooter

Defending a tall shooter

How do i defend a very tall large shooter who continues to get lob passes.
Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Vicki RobinsonParent, Australia
ANSWERS
Eleanor DurrPlayer, England

Hi Vicki,

Holding shooters can always be a difficult task for any defenders, however there is simple way to overcome this!

I have attached a video explaining how to defend a holding shooter, essentially the best way to mark a holding shooter is to prevent her setting up in the first place. Get your defence to maintain a narrow foot base and quick feet in order to keep moving around your shooter. This will make the shooter keep having to move and try to re-set up in a different position, it will also mean the ball carrier cannot clearly see where the shooter wants the ball, preventing these lob passes.

A good way to practice this is with the drills I have selected below: 
 Moving round attacker
 1 vs 2 Guarding Ball Side

Hope this helps.

Defending a Holding Shooter

DESCRIPTION
Firstly, try to not let your shooter set up a holding position, however if she does... Keep moving your feet around the shooter to put pressure on her and ensure she has not free space to hold into Try to stay as close as possible but without contacting the shooter Ensure you move around the shooter both in front and behind for the best chance of success

Defending a Holding Shooter

DESCRIPTION
Firstly, try to not let your shooter set up a holding position, however if she does... Keep moving your feet around the shooter to put pressure on her and ensure she has not free space to hold into Try to stay as close as possible but without contacting the shooter Ensure you move around the shooter both in front and behind for the best chance of success
Login or Join Now for FREE to post your answer

JOIN SPORTPLAN FOR FREE

  • search our library of 700+ netball drills
  • create your own professional coaching plans
  • or access our tried and tested plans

TRANSFORM YOUR TEAM'S SEASON WITH PROFESSIONALLY PLANNED SESSIONS

Use our expert plans or build your own using our library of over 700+ drills, and easy-to-use tools.

JOIN NOW

VIEW MORE QUESTIONS

See the whole archive of questions.

QUESTIONS ARCHIVE

SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE

  • search our library of 700+ netball drills
  • create professional netball coaching plans
  • or access our tried and tested netball plans

Sportplan App

Give it a try - it's better in the app

YOUR SESSION IS STARTING SOON... Join the worlds largest netball coaching resource for 700+ drills and pro tools to make coaching easy.
LET'S DO IT