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Marking a holding shooter

I'm a gk and really struggle to mark a holding shooter. Does anyone have any helpful tips ?
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Sarah visickPlayer, England

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Diane RotumahCoach, Australia

if your confident enough try standing a little away from her and when shes about to get the ball try and intercept. Other than that try staying in front position as much as you can get her into a position with not much room at back of court and hopefully when the pass is made it will go out or be intercepted Hope that helps

Lee-annes NetballCoach, Australia

I`m guessing she is holding you high and lobbing or driving into the space from the side pass. you are going to have to fight for that side on position and annoy the hell out of her. remember to have your body between her and the goal ring and have her concentrating on getting that position from you rather than the game.

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