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Netball: Footwork Rule

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To abide by the footwork rule, whatever foot you land on first when you receive the ball, you cannot take off the group and place it back down whilst you are still in possesion of the ball

Therefore you should land 1, 2 - placing one foot down at a time
You then cannot take your landing foot off the ground (her right in the video)
However you can pivot
This means using your non-landing foot (her left in the video) to move around to see your best options

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Mastering effective footwork

Develop your players footwork in order to land correctly, whilst also looking at the skill of turning in the air to shut out the defender.

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Getting Your Distance:

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When moving to the legal distance defenders use a strong stride to jump back or a few quick steps to get 3ft away from the ball carrier
Ensure you get your distance before putting your arms over the ball - if you do not you will get called for obstruction, arms before distance
Keep your weight balanced over your legs, with your hips, knees and ankles bent
You can follow the ball with your arms to put pressure on the pass

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Chest Pass:

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Spread your hands around the ball in a 'W' shaped position
Bring the ball to your chest with your arms close to your body
Step forward with either leg, usually your most dominant, and push through with the ball transferring your body weight forward
Aim for your partners chest

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Correct Defending Body Position:

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Whilst defending, you should always try to maintain an open body position, allowing you to see both the player and the ball
This means you should position your body at an angle so you are not flat facing your player, nor with your back to them. This position will enable you to see the a wider view of the court and help you analyse play to time your interception perfectly
You should also try to maintain a narrow foot base and a stay on the balls of your feet so you are ready to move off and be first to the ball

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Catch pivot and pass relay:

The starting player passes the ball to the player moving towards the ball from the opposite group.

The receiving player who catches the ball should land on 1 foot, then land on their 2nd foot and pivot onto their 1st landing foot to pass the ball back the player on the side where they started.

Exercise reverses in the other direction.

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