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​​​​​​​Rule of the Week

Toss Up:

  • A toss-up was previously used if an infringement occurred simultaneously. However, due to improved umpire education and training, the use of toss-ups has become much less frequent, and umpires are instead correctly penalising the infringement that occurred first. This means that the skill of the toss-up has been lost for both players and umpires.​​​​​​​
  • Read and watch the info below and find out more about the updated rule.

Week 5

18th May to 24th May​​​​​​

Our focus this week is 'Attack':

  • To use a dodge in a restricted area to displace the defender, driving forward into the free space to receive the ball. To introduce a through-court attack, building on the spatial awareness and court balance principles of play.
  • Watch the videos below that show the different skills in actions



​​​​​​​Skill of the Week

Air Ball Challenge:​

  • Click the link below to view this fun activity, Air Ball, and try it at your next training







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​​​​​​​Rule of the Week

Contact:

  • A key principle of netball is equal contest and the ability of players to compete fairly for playing position and possession of the ball. The contact rule deals with situations where players use physical contact improperly to stop this from happening.​​​​​​​​
  • Read and watch the info below and find out more about the updated rule.

Week 4

11th May to 17th May​​​​​​

Our focus this week is 'Shooting':

  • To provide the players with the opportunity to practice the correct shooting technique in a controlled environment with slight increases in pressure. To provide quick passing options and endeavour to maintain court balance.
  • Watch the videos below that show the different skills in actions



​​​​​​​Tip of the Week

5 Tips for Active Listening​​​​​​​:

  • Check out these tips and consider which things you do well in conversations, and choose one that you may choose to focus on improving.




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​​​​​​​Rule of the Week

Start of Play:

  • A Centre from each team will use Paper, Scissors, Rock to determine who will start with the ball at the start of every quarter. After a goal is scored, play restarts with a centre pass by the non-scoring team.​

Week 3

4th May to 10th May​​​​​​

Our focus this week is 'Movement Skills':

  • To develop the ability to receive the ball and turn on the first grounded foot to face the own goal while maintaining a stable body position. To allow players to devise their own centre pass moves, applying the principles of the centre pass, while building confidence and decision-making skills.​​​​​​​
  • Watch the videos below that show the different skills in actions​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



​​​​​​​Skill of the Week

Shooting Challenge:​

  • Click the link below to view this fun Shooting Challenge, and try it at your next training​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​Rule of the Week

Jewellery:

  • For safety, no jewellery is to be worn during netball, at any level, at any age. This includes earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Remind your players that all jewellery is removed before arriving.​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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Week 2

27th April to 3rd May​​​​​​

Our focus this week is 'Ball Skills':

  • To develop a variety of passing options and an awareness of which passes are appropriate in different situations. To also introduce the principles of centre pass attack.​​​​​​​
  • Watch the videos below that show the different skills in actions​​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​Tip of the Week

Love Their Game – Respect Our People

That means:

  • Respecting umpires – their decisions are final, and they are doing their best to ensure a fair game.

  • Encouraging players – cheer for great play from both teams, not against the opposition.

  • Owning your sideline – each team is responsible for the behaviour of their own supporters.

  • Setting the example – our players look to adults to model sportsmanship and respect.



​​​​​​​Tip of the Week

Car Ride Script:

  • Read the car ride script pack below and share it with your team's parents.
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Week 1​

20th April to 26th April​​​​​​

Movement Skill:

  • To enable a player to stop/land in a stable body position (SBP) preventing stepping and injuries. To introduce the awareness of space - passing angles, timing of movements and decision-making
  • Watch the below videos that show the different skills in actions​​​​​​​



​​​​​​​Skill of the Week

Lead & Receive:

  • Click the link below to view this lead & receive skill and try it at your next training​​​​​​​​​​​​​​



​​​​​​​Tip #1 of the Week

ADAPT:

  • Read the poster below, and during your training, remember to ADAPT your skills to suit the situation in front of you.

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Preseason​​​​​​​ - 13 to 19 April

​​​​​​​Tip #2 of the Week​​​​​​

NetballSmart Warm Up:

  • Practice doing the NetballSmart Warm Up with your team

  • If you are interested in our NetballSmart Igniter attending your training, please let me know



​​​​​​​Tip #3 of the Week

Importance of Netball Shoes:

  • Netball shoes have been designed specifically to minimise the impact of stress upon the feet, knees and joints 
  • View the video and poster below, then share the info with your team​​



​​​​​​​Tip #1 of the Week

Player Rotation​​​​​​​s:

  • Click on the buttons below to download some 6v6 player rotation templates.

Preseason​​​​​​​ - 6 to 12 April

​​​​​​​Tip #2 of the Week​​​​​​​

Ice Breaker Examples:

  • Click on the image below to download some icebreaker examples. These are a great way to start your training.



​​​​​​​Tip #3 of the Week

Make Team Values:

  • Team values direct a team to work together towards achieving set goals.
  • Values help us work together as a team with direction and purpose.
  • Read the below and do a values session with your team.
  • You can make this session as long or short as you like. Remember to ADAPT.