Netball: defenders

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I'm a shooter and need skills to deal with defenders?

I'm a shooter and need skills to deal with defenders blocking my shot with their hand. I find it either puts me off completely and I shoot badly or else I keep shooting it up into their hand.

Esther Coach, Australia

id love some advice on any sytems for shooters in the ring?

id love some advice on any sytems for shooters in the ring. thanks %3A)

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How do you teach circle defenders 2 on 1 defence?

How do you teach circle defenders how to handle defending both shooters when GD or GK is out of play outside the cirlce?

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Is it obstruction if the shooter steps in?

When a shooter steps in when taking a shot the defender does not have to move. Is this rule still current or have they changed it because on saturdays game my defenders were not moving when the shooter stepped in but they were being pulled for obstruction every time. Also if the shooter steps in and you keep your feet still but move your arm is this still obstruction?

niki Coach, Australia

What is the best way to defend a tall goalie?

I have short defenders and we will be playing a team in the finals that has a 6ft goalie. Looking for advise on the best way to stop the giant goalie.

Renee Brooks Coach, Australia

Ideas for improving focus and calming our defenders?

My defenders often loose focus and try to concentrate on too much. They watch the ball, their player, where the post is, our player, there wings, put up wrong arms, run past player etc. Our drills are spot on, and training is generally very good, but when we get into a game they loose confidence, panic and and look like they are being turned inside out. They are 15/un Open.

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Defending a shooter who steps in

I need some clarification please. In the goal circle if GS steps in towards the goal post and lifts her grounded foot, where does the defender defend from if the shooter stepped in before the defender lifted her arms? Is the 3ft from where her grounded foot was or where she stepped in to?

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Is there a drill to benefit goal keeper and goal defence?

I need to strengthen the positioning of my defenders

Richard Butler Coach, Australia

shooting around freaky tall defenders

Our shooters are mid height and we have a game coming up in two weeks where both defenders are freakishly tall...Apart from stepping sideways or back to take shot is their any other advice u have to get around this? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Ana Ellison Coach, Australia

Player rotation of 10

what is the fairest way to rotate 10 players

Teresa Dreghorn Coach, Australia

How to beat Wall Zoning in the Centre

Would like to know a set play in how to beat a wall zone in the centre.

Kerrie taylor Coach, Australia

Getting free in the circle from fall defenders

Hi guys,I’m a small/medium sized goal shooter and I struggle to get free and get the ball when defenders are taller than me. What can I do to improve? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Emma Coach, South Africa

What makes a good defender?

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.

Nicole Ogunlaja Coach, England

Half court game how does it work?

Hi, just wanting to know how to play a half court game. How does it work. Cheers Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Rosa Coach, New Zealand

Goaling drills that simulate game pressure

Goalies are practicing but game day percentage are lower due to increase in pressure. Also need to penetrate ring deeper for higher percentage shots. Need feeders working harder to help goalies get better position Any drills would be helpful 👍😊 Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Trish Martin Coach, Australia

attacking

what is the best tactic or strategies to use to bit the opponent defence?

victor nesphory Coach, United Kingdom

Shooting options on tall goal ...

How can GS and GA help each other in circle when defenders are tall, intimidating and high contact (ie putting hand on ball when setting up to shoot, putting hand over face). Can GA stand between GS and GK to give GS a clearer shot?

DYC Netball Coach, Australia

How can I shoot against a VERY...

Next week I'm due to play against two really talented defenders who are both very tall! One of them use to be my coach so I'm feeling the pressure- she's very quick and can push you to the edge of the circle well. What would be the best way to outwit her? I'm younger so I thought maybe my speed and fitness but I mainly play GS so I feel like I need something else?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Kate Coach, England

Defenders marking split landin...

How does a defender know where to judge her 3 foot defensive stance when shooters opt for a simultaneous split landing?

Val williams Coach, England

Is it against the rules for de...

 is against the rules if two goal defenders hold each other from falling forward if they defend

Marina Coach, South Africa

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