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hi, i am new to coaching and our girls are only 7,?

hi, i am new to coaching and our girls are only 7, this is their first season and are playing Netta Netball which is a slight variation to netball, ie, lower goal post, how do i teach them to get in front or to get the ball if their girl is a lot taller, they need to learn defending and getting in front to get the ball but dont know how to explain to them.

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At this age, the first rule has to be FUN! If they are only 7 you can afford to just put them on court to "have a go". You can do simple drills to make them move towards the player with the ball i.e. run away from the feeder to a marker, then turn and run back towards the player for a pass so they get a feel for moving towards rather than away and that should take them in front of the defender!

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