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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 'Defence':

  • To develop awareness of the phases of defence and focus on contesting the ball (1st phase). To develop the confidence and ability to defend the centre pass in a one-on-one situation.
  • 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 'Attack':

  • To use a dodge in a restricted area to displace the defender, driving forward into the free space to receive the ball. To assist players to understand the game principles relating to circle communication and feeding the goal circle.
  • Watch the below videos 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:

  • Team captains use either Paper, Scissors, Rock or a coin toss to determine who takes the first pass. The umpire shall blow the whistle to start and restart play after every goal is scored and after each interval. Centre passes are taken alternately throughout the game by the two centre players.

Week 3​

4th May to 10th May

Our focus this week is 'Movement Skills':

  • To develop the ability to receive the ball and turn fully to allow the player with the ball to sight all passing options as quickly as possible, and to introduce the concepts of court balance required in through-court attacking play. 
  • 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​




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 introduce the principles of centre pass - attack, developing decision-making, and building teamwork and confidence.​​​​​​​
  • Watch the videos below that show the different skills in actions





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.


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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) while receiving the ball at full extension. To introduce the centre pass - attack game principles
  • 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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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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.​



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 7v7 player rotation templates.

Preseason​​​​​​​ - 6 April - 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.