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I fail to identify intimidation in netball. can some explain or help me with the aid of pictures.how is intimidation occur rather wat is intimidation?

Chikandula justineCoach, England

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Jack GrundyOther, England

HI Chikandula,

Intimidation is classed as obstruction and absolutely not allowed. A stationary player does not have to move to allow someone to move freely however cannot intentionally move into the space where they know the attacker is going to go into.

I would class this as intimidation.

Coach Jack

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