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.
Skill of the Week
Ball Balance Race
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This is not a rule change but a ‘refresh’ of the existing rule to make it clear to everyone how you can gain possession of the ball and what you can do while in possession.
Read and watch the info below and find out more about the updated rule.
As we are about to go into the second round, this is a great time to reconnect as a team, try some of these team-building activities over the next few weeks
TO HAVE FUN! To reflect on the skills the team has learnt and developed this season, we will complete a fun skills circuit. To play a fun game, e.g. Frisbee Netball.
Watch the videos below that show the different skills in action
It's time to get your teams ready! Next Saturday, the 12th of July, WNC will be hosting our Annual Knockout Tournament. Dress up, have fun, and bring the energy! Costumes encouraged for a colourful, creative mid-season celebration on court.
Our focus this week is 'Defence of the Shot/Rebounding':
To introduce the players to the specialist skills of defence of the shot and rebounding. To introduce a through-court attack from a rebound or turnover.
Watch the videos below that show the different skills in action.
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.
To continue to develop the players’ ball skills, focusing on passing accuracy and passing to space. To provide the players with the opportunity to create balanced through-court attack play from throw-ins..
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To provide players with the opportunity to practise intercepting, and landing in an SBP in control and pass. To develop team cohesion and the ability to work together on through-court defence.
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A Centre from each team will use Paper, Scissors, Rock to determine who will start with the ball at the start of every quarter. The Centre in possession of the ball stands with at least one foot wholly within the centre circle. The other Centre stands on the sidelines in the Centre Third with the opposing teams' other Centre. Once the centre pass has been received, these players can enter play.
Tip 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.
To develop the ability to stay close to the opponent, the confidence to contest the pass and then the ability to retreat in 2nd phase. To develop the confidence and ability to defend the centre pass in a one-on-one situation.
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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.
To use a dodge in a restricted area to displace the defender, driving forward into the free space to receive the ball. To introduce through-court attack, building on the spatial awareness and court balance principles of play.
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To provide the players with the opportunity to practice the correct shooting technique in a controlled environment with slight increases of pressure. To provide quick passing options and endeavour to maintain court balance.
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It is a fundamental principle of netball that every pass should be capable of being legally contested. The previous wording of the rule was being interpreted in a way that led to the use of passes so short that defenders had no opportunity to even attempt to gain possession.
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To develop the ability to receive the ball and turn on the first grounded foot to face own goal while maintaining a stable body position. To allow the players to make up their own centre pass move, applying the principles of the centre pass, building confidence and decision-making.
Watch the below videos that show the different skills in actions.
In the situation where the penalty has been awarded and then buzzer has gone off, the umpire will blow the whistle for time and then advise the players that the penalty can be taken.
If this occurs at the end of a period of play, play will be extended for the penalty pass to be taken including any subsequent infringements at that penalty pass.
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 below videos that show the different skills in actions
Waiting for everyone to be on court for the throw-in? Not any more! If you’re ready to take a throw-in, you don’t have to wait for everyone to be on court!
Read and watch the info below and find out more about the updated rule.
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
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