I have thoroughly enjoyed using your site to help me with my coaching plans for my under 9's netball team.
I have an U/11 GS who is passing out of the circle to C or WA to get into a better position to shoot, but in doing so, puts herself behind her opponent, blocking herself from taking the pass back. Can she pass out, then "reverse" herself back to take the pass so she doesn't end up behind her opponent, or is she likely to be penalized for potentially stepping on her opponent? Any ideas/techniques anyone can offer will be greatly appreciated. I am new to the coaching scene. Thanks
Morning - Can you please tell me, is there a rule to prevent this? Where a GK or GD is defending a goal, can they hold one another back by their t-shirts thus allowing them a further reach? For instance, the GK grabs the GD's tshirts to that she may lean further over, enabling her hand to go right over the ball, as they are so tall already? Thanks!!
hi i jut started playing GK for a local netball team and i am struggling abit, im not sure on what i can and cant do, ie jumping and waving my arms etc plz help
On the weekend i got pull up alot for obstruction and stepping mostly because i dont know how to pivot. Any tips?
How can I teach my players to defend against a very tall goal shooter?
i need to know some techniques when marking a player in netball.
How to stop a lot of contact with having a position as WD throughout the court, does anyone have any tips ? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App
I have a older goal defense and she is playing alot younger quicker goalies, how can I get her to slow them down? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile
How does a team defend against opposition that pass into space extremely well. I teach my girls to stay in front of player as a defender but their passing is extremely on point and very difficult to intercept. Can you give me some suggestions.
I am planning a Netball session focused on defending for my BTEC. What questions could i ask them about defending?
What makes a good netball defender? Whether it be WD, GD, GK.Also, how do you know what defending position is good for you? Right now, I am really struggling to know where I stand as a defender. Sometimes my coach puts me as WD or GK but I do not know which one I am better at.
I'm a 17 year old centre and i have trouble defending as i am short any tricks to help me?
When does a GD defend a strong mobile GA who seemlessly moves around the circle with ease? My GD has difficulty defending such a player
How does a team defend against opposition that pass into space extremely well. I teach my girls to stay in front of player as a defender but their passing is extremely on point and very difficult to intercept. Can you give me some suggestions.
I have an under 18's team and want them to incorporate side on defense in their game.When is it most useful and how can you teach it?I am looking for drills and tips please!! Asked using Sportplan Mobile App
Hi, I am new to coaching. Can some please explain what open and closed body position means? Thanks
should my player be in front or back or side of the opponent when defending ?
I was playing GS today and marked by a very tall GK. As I was watching the ball come forward, I moved to the top of the D but she didn't stay with me and remained behind me. I couldn't see her and was unsure if I should stay close to her to be aware of where I could move, or to just move where I wanted. My back was turned to her as I was facing where the ball was, should I be side on to see her in my peripheral vision but not stay with her, or should I keep marking her to hold her then come forward when appropriate? I would be grateful for any advice, thank you,
What makes a good netball defender? Whether it be WD, GD, GK.Also, how do you know what defending position is good for you? Right now, I am really struggling to know where I stand as a defender. Sometimes my coach puts me as WD or GK but I do not know which one I am better at.
I am planning a Netball session focused on defending for my BTEC. What questions could i ask them about defending?
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I have thoroughly enjoyed using your site to help me with my coaching plans for my under 9's netball team.
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