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what is the best way for a netball goalkeeper to defend ?
Hannah CraigPlayer, South Africa
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Janet Coach, Australia
Hi Hannah, the best way for a GK to defend is to do whatever stops the goals. If you are referring to a particular scenario you may need to describe it so answers can be more specific. A good goalkeeper needs to be able to have a range of skills and a good understanding of when to apply them and the role is very much dictated by the way the GS plays the game. There are many possible answers to your question depending on the situation but the most generalised instruction I give to my defenders is to keep the goalies shooting from as far out as they can and then keep them out of the rebound area after the shot.
Rose Coach, Australia
i agree with Janet- it definitely depends on the Goalers and how they play the game. However, i tend to tell my Defenders, more so the GK to use the 'zoning' technique where they keep they goalers from entering the ring at all by using body positioning or keep them as far out from the goal ring as possible and use strong upright stances to position themselves to get the rebound.
Netball CoachCoach
Ive always told my Defenders to keep the Attackers as far away from the ring as possible, and make them shot. To not always watch the player but the ball.
