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teaching points for shooting in netball

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BEEF%3A -B-end your knees, -E-yes focused on back of net, -E-lbows in line with ears, -F-ollow through. -Hope this helps %3A)

0 divafourCoach, Australia

Once the technique is correct (make sure they're flicking the ball off the middle two fingers as well to ensure a good spin when shooting), then ensure that practice is done both 'statically' and 'dynamically'. Too many shooters practice by 'standing' in the goal circle which rarely happens in a game. The player must practice with hear rate elevated also.

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Always make sure they have their feet together too many shooters try to shoot off balance!

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