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What things to include in a netball theory session

JacqCoach, Australia

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Tom BeanCoach, England

Hi Jacq,

Theory sessions are great to get your players familiar with positioning in attack and defence as well as laying out targets and aims for specific games/situations. For example, when you gain possession in the defensive third and a break is on, what is the aim from that situation and how can the team achieve it? (Where players should lead, how to move the ball as effectively as possible etc.)

Obviously, it slightly depends on the ability of your group, however you can adjust the session accordingly to suit their level.

Hope this helps!

Tom

JacqCoach, Australia

Yes thanks Tom thanks helps

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