Ballside positioning v non ballside positioning
In 3s with 1 ball 1T, 1A, 1D intercepting- D position behind A, use quick feet to get hips around and effect intercept. Practice both sides
In 4s with 1 ball 4 dots in 4x4 m square. D repositioning footwork around A with 2Fs moving around outside of square- random feeds in to A
In 4s with 1 ball defend 1 player and ready to intercept other player
Advanced add recover 0.9m/ hands up if don't get intercept/ ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Most club teams defend one-on-one and nothing else. A well-drilled zone gives you a second option, and against the right opponent it is the difference between chasing and controlling.
The backline pass is the most under-coached restart in netball. Get it right and you turn a dead ball into an attacking weapon before the opposition has reset.
July is the month that decides your season. Netball is not a steady jog - it is a string of short, sharp, repeated sprints with barely any recovery. Here is how to build a pre-season engine that still has legs in the final quarter.