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How would you change session for a talented player

how might you modify a session for a talented player well above the ability level of the group

Rachael toddCoach, England

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Lee-annes NetballCoach, Australia

i use to have 5 players who were above my team and i use to just start 30mins earlier and trained them as a group. I use to also come up with drills where the team was busy for 10mins and use to take the time to spend one on one time with a player that needed more individual work.

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