Netball: team positions

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How do I coach a mixed experience and age netball team?

I have a new netball team, they range from girls or have never played to ones whom played last year. They are from year 3 to 5. How do you coach such a mixed team easily?

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How to create a roster to fairly rotate a team of 10 players?

How to do a roster to rotate 10 netball players

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What is the best position to place two new girls to an Under 11s team?

Hi I have now two new girls that havent played before what is the best position to put them in until I know where they are best suited. I have been coaching for a year and a half (Under 11s) team of 9.  The new girls will attend one training session before the first game.

Jean Mills Coach, Australia

Any suggestions for rotating 9 players during the game?

I am coaching U/9 team that has just started this season. We have just recruited another girl and so now we have 9 children playing. I want to give everyone an opportunity to play different positions, without confusing them! How can I rotate the positions to give 8 players a quarter off without disrupting the team too much?

tjohnstone Coach, Australia

Easy rotation roster

How to easily swap girls positions for spring netball comp - 9 girls on team

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Positional changes during game - should I rotate my U12 players or not?

under 12's team of 9 do i still play them in all positions

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Splitting the court into zones for my U10 girls. Has anyone tried this?

I coach a group of 10 girls (8 yrs old) in the grade above netta (we call it Sub-minis but same rules as netta) I rotate them 4 def 2 c 4 attack (eg 3/4 each or 1/2 if they are center) I am having problems teaching them spaceing and who to lead into which spot etc. After our game on the weekend I thought I'ld try a different tack (was a bit loathed to do this as they may take it too literal) but I am wanting to split the court into "zones" for each position as a guide for them eg Center gets the middle "track" right down the court WA one side GA the other etc. has anyone tried this, will it make it worse any further suggestions......?????

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How to rotate 9 girls fairly

Is there a system for rotating 9 girls through each position fairly each week

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Trouble with GS and leading!?

I have a GS in my under 11 accosiation team, meaning she has been chosen out of many girls to play in this team. She just looks like she is off with the fairies every game, doesnt pay attention at all. My two main issues is she doesnt lead forward and when defenders get rebounds she doesnt turn into a defender instead she just stays back at post. I have tried getting her out in GA for a run to help with her leading but its even worse. I have tried explaining to her and showing her even getting her to watch the older girls. Nothing seems to work. An official told me try her in WA to get her leading downpacked but my mid court players are amazing. I dont know what to do! Help please

Zoe Radbone Coach, Australia

Brand new players in a year 5 team - low on confidence

I have two brand new player to introduce to a year 5 team. Both new players are very shy and seem afraid to get involved in the game. How do I build their confidence and what positions would be best to introduce them to? Thanks

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Is coaching in small groups a good idea?

Is it a good idea to break the team up into their different positions and work in small groups ?

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Where should GS stand during oppositions Centre Pass?

I was watching the silver ferns game last night & noticed the GS stands right up on the line when the opposing team is having their centre pass. Just wondering opinions on that, do you think its to put pressure on WD/GD if the centre passes back, or I guess she is there if there is any mistake made (loose ball possibility). I am just wondering if I try this with my 10/11 year olds. My GS wants more work to do!!!

Rachel Coach, New Zealand

Playing A position - at what age ?!

Just interested to hear other people's comments on when a player should start to concentrate on a position on court. I coach young girls and older girls and am amazed at how some girls get pigeon holed very early on as a shooter or as a centre for example. What do people think!?

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how to get fix position for player

hai ! i am athirah from Malaysia. I am player netball in my state, my positon in netball always change until i do not know how and what position that i really good.My coach always change me on other position and i really confuse on what position i am good enough..can i get your advise ?

nur athirah mohamad zaidee Coach, Malaysia

Best positions to leave out when training with teams of 4-5

Starting a new team and we only have 9-10 players, would love to play a full court match just to test people starting abilities/skills but wondering which positions are best to leave out when only practicising with team of 4-5? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Laura Langman Coach, England

Should beginners play every position?

What is the best approach to positions for a team of beginner 8 year olds? Play every position through the season or foxus on 1-2 positions? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Mardi McQueen Coach, Australia

Playing with 5 players- what p...

We are playing summer comp (13 yr old girls). We have one shooter with a broken finger, and usually one other is injured or sick each week leaving us weekly with 5 players only. Which 2 positions do I not fill? Another coach told me WA and WD but I feel it just gives us both a weak attacking and a week defending team. I'm now thinking of putting the girls in attack only (GS GA WA C) with one girl in defence- GD ( and our centre covering the WD position from the other teams centre pass) This way we increase our chances of scoring from our own centre pass and still have someone defending their GA and WA from their centre pass in the hope of a intercept. Am I crazy??? Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

Tracey Coach, Australia

Best position to leave vacant ...

Just wondering what is the best position to leave vacant if only 6 girls can attend a game. It's u11's with 2 brand new players & we are getting beaten by large margins & it's one of our seasoned players that will be off Asked using Sportplan on Mobile

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If I only have 6 players which...

Only have 6 players which position is best to leave out Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Nikki Giri Coach, Australia

Where should I position player...

Where should I position players on the court for a throw-in from the backline?

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