I have thoroughly enjoyed using your site to help me with my coaching plans for my under 9's netball team.
Some umpires blow every ball that's bounced into hands - is this correct?Some umpires allow the girls to bounce the ball as long as they are not gaining ground up the court. Does anyone have a clear definition of how to umpire this rule?
I am currently going through the rule book with my team to improve their understanding but had some queries from a player that has played at quite a high level in Australia. In particular rule 13.1(v) which states: a player may having batted the ball once, either catch or direct the ball to another player and 13.1(vi) having bounced the ball once, either catch or direct the ball to another player. She disputes this rule and says the ball cannot be bounced or batted under control before catching it as umpires have called it replayed ball. Can someone please clarify as I am using England netball official rule book 2011 edition.
I am new to coaching this year and have a couple of girls who struggle to catch the ball despite 3 yrs of playing. One is quite scared and the other does not have good gross motor skills. Any suggestions on drills or games to improve these?
Our School netball coach resigned last night. I am an assistant coach for soccer, coach for volleyball, assistant coach for basketball and now will be a caretaker for our netball team due to play finals tomorrow. What drills and tactics can I use today at training to prepare them for a school tournament finals tomorrow?I need your prompt assistance please
Playing ball off post from back line pass
I need some clarification with a situation that occurred to me on court the other day. If I catch the ball with one hand, lets say my right, then bring my left to control the ball, take my left hand back off, still having the ball in my right hand, then bring the ball to my left hand a second time. Is this reposssession? I was thinking that this is similar to when the ball is controlled twice? Please help.
Game 3 this week and now down to 5 players with the GS GK C out with hand/arm injuries. I still expect all players to turn up to practice.Only 3/8 turned up last week and I wasn't very happy.Others need to fill gaps these players could help.Now I need to rethink training.now that I have requested everyone come, what drills can I do that are ball less.Unfortunately due to age and high visibility of the courts at lunch asking them to visualise would not happen. They are young and I don't want to jeopardise healing for them. It is a shame this has happened early in season as I do think we had an opportunity to do really well, never mind. Always next year
Serial steppers at 14 years old, how do I stop this terrible habit? Half my team step and have been playing for many years.
can you lean on a ball to gain balance
My centre was penalised for stepping in the centre circle - she took her centre stance and after the whistle was blown she stepped out with one foot. I didnt think a centre had a 'landing foot' at a centre pass, providing both feet are in the circle when the whistle blows, but the umpire said when she returned to the circle she put her left foot in first so that became her landing foot even though play had not been started. I told her just to stay in the circle but I would like to know if the umpire was correct or if she had it wrong
I had someone ask me if you are allowed to do this in a game. I thought if it was accidental it was ok but if it's on purpose and something they do regularly that shouldn't be allowed. What are the rules on this? Thank you.
I am quite new to coaching and have an U15s team. Can someone please help me explain when you would use an inside pivot as opposed to an outside pivot?
hello are there any types of catches in netball?If so please list them and fully explain.. It's for my P.E project
how two handed pass is performed
explain fully shooting drills
make this harder
how do I teach ball confidence?
What are the Coaching points for this drill?
what is another progression
Some people lack aggression and enthusism how can you solve this?
in more ways than one
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