Netball: positioning

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Where should a defending (opposing) centre stand while waiting for a centre pass by the attacking team. If possible, could you please give a reason for your suggestion. Thank you.

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Using stratagies in netball

Hi, i am predominantly a U12yrs coach but i want to transition in to coaching the high school girls. I love all these drills and session plans and have found them very helpful, but i am looking now for information on strategies used in netball eg/strategic positioning of players when changing from attacking to suddenly defending after a turnover, or when should the GA drop back . when to use a zone defence or side-on defence. All these questions that aren't covered by drills. Is there somewhere to get this info or is it just learn as u go. Thank you

Lisa Coach, Australia

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

I need to strengthen the positioning of my defenders

Richard Butler Coach, Australia

Goal Keeper and the major roles she should achieve in Netball

Any great tips for Goal Keeper position with regards to better positioning and defence?

Angel JP Coach, South Africa

What can i do for under 11’s ? To mark their opponents

What can I do with my under 11’s? I’ve started a after school netball club, any ideas on what I can do? They need to learn how to mark their opponents? Any ideas Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Seren Howells Coach, Wales

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

centre

I'm a 17 year old centre and i have trouble defending as i am short any tricks to help me?

Rukhya Coach, England

Intimidation debate - GK blocks view with back to attacker.

I'm very new to netball having grown up playing basketball and rugby at high levels and recently was getting taught by a 'more experienced coach' as this is mixed netball and the dynamic is very different. He said to the men that to minimise being called by umpires for being too close as the height difference percieves they're, one tactic is to turn your back and to get up close and to stare at the hoop. He said if he were umpiring he wouldnt count this for intimidation as there no eye or physical contact, simply blocking some of their view. I saw one of the men try this in a match yesterday and the umpire called them for intimiation? I'm trying to learn the margins as it seems every umpire/coach has their own opinion of this.Thanks in advance!

Billy Coach, United Kingdom

netball

what are the key points of intercepting in netball

undefined undefined Coach, United Kingdom

First time Netball coach

Hello, it will be my first time ever doing something netball related specifically coaching so I was just wondering if I could get help starting and initiating plans. I am experienced in Basketball so I am hoping this will help with drills and excerise.

paradise 0 Coach, Australia

shooting front cut

what are some great drills to teach a shooter front cuts?

Tristan Coach, Australia

GD defending GA in the circle

how can GD intercept the ball from GA at the net

MICHELLE BROWN Coach, United Kingdom

WA on the semi circle

Hi. Whilst playing Wing Defence, I had one WA pretty much doing the splits on the semi circle, preventing me getting near to her. No matter which side of her I go on, she simply just turns. Quite genius really. Any ideas other than standing behind her and hoping I don't make contact should the ball be passed to her? Thank you.

Cerianne Selio Coach, Wales

Attackers

How can the attackers free themselves to get the center pass easily

Junin Coach, Namibia

how to beat split ring defence as goaler

Hello, just wondering if anyone has any tips or advice to give to goalers on how to beat a split ring defence. thanks so much

Kealey Coach, Australia

GA marking a GK Marking a GS!

I'm new to joining an adult netball team although I played a few years ago in school so my rules are rusty! If I am GK marking a GS trying to prevent her from scoring

Shelly Smith Coach, England

how to protect yourself as gs/...

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,

netballcrazy Coach, England

Is there a drill to benefit go...

I need to strengthen the positioning of my defenders

Richard Butler Coach, Australia

MIXED LEVELS IN NETBALL TEAM |...

HII'm coaching girls aged 10-11 with a varied mixed skill based some are highly skilled, medium and very basic. And its making it very hard in our transitions. Our association is very strict on player rotation and equal court time so therefore some of these girls just arent a GA, GK or C etc etc. I've tried my very best to even out the court balance to get the flow, but some of the girls just arent present which is making some of the other girls become frustrated. At training we stick to the basics so that everyone understands correct passing, footwork, attacking and defending. I also incorporate other skills and drills for the girls that do get the concept of the game more, but its just so hard with these girls. It's like i have 3 different skill levels in one team. Any tips would be great!!

carie williams Coach, Australia

rotation for 10 aside | Sportp...

Hi I'm all new to Netball and coaching under 9's. We have 10 aside. Can anyone help in the best way to do a rotation form.At them moment I have a list with names and positions then each week I just move the name down to the next position so they play that position for the entire game and the resting players alternate eg with C or WD or GK each quarter. Are they the main positions to rotate with? Thank you for your time.

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