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Netball: Shooting Technique

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Point your feet towards the post shoulder width apart and relax your body
Ensure the ball is placed comfortably in your hand and bring the ball above your head
Your other hand is used to support the ball and maintain its position
Your elbow should have a slight bend and the position of the ball should be above where your ponytail would be
Bend from your knees and ankles to get power behind the ball
As you release the ball ensure you flick your wrist and your fingertips to followthrough

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Do not place the ball fully in the palm of your hand, use your fingers to ensure your have good control of the ball
When the ball is released it should only come off one hand - the supporting hand is only there for security
NOTE: As the distance increases away from the post the technique does not change, more power simply comes from your knees and ankle. Therefore essentially the further you are away from the post the more you will need to push with your knees, ankles and flick through with your wrist.

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Working the circle to maximise shooting options

Build upon your players shooting technique and movement inside and outside the circle. Focus on getting your players to work together as a tight attacking unit to maximise chances on goal.

Developing rebounding skills to maximise success on goal for the shooters

Develop your team's rebounding ability in order to secure possession and provide more opportunities at goal.

Developing shooting accuracy and power

Develop your players shooting technique, focusing on the accuracy and power of the shot to increase your team's shooting success.

Maintaining shooting accuracy under pressure

The best attackers aren?t only the best at shooting, their movement off the defenders to create space is exceptional. Develop players who can find the space and then finish under pressure every time.

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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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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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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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