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I coach a team who seem to lack enthusiasm. They donât smile - donât really interact with each other. We have been losing badly each week and I was thinking this may contribute to there lack of cohesiveness? I want them to enjoy there time win or lose and maybe some team bonding may help? Any ideas ?

Sharon MaguireCoach, Australia

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Larissa Coach, Australia

If you donât already, add some fun gamers to your warm ups. Games that use Netball skills without the girls realising. Some ones that gets some laughs are rats & rabbits, tails, sumo wrestlers, and their are lots more. Fun way to start a training session. I also play music for the first part of our training session. Get the girls to create a play list of the songs they like. This might help them bond and interact more.

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