Netball Drill - Defending Movement - Leaning (2nd Stage Defence)

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Aim: To restrict the vision of the opposing player who is in possession of the ball.

Organisation: Three players - a shooter, defender and receiver. The shooter attempts to shoot whilst the defender takes up a tall stance with arms and hands covering the potential path the ball will take.

Coaching Points

Defender takes up a position in front of the player with the ball at a distance of 0.9m (3 feet) from their landing foot.
Fully stretched (either tall or wide) to cover the space as near to the ball as possible.
Fingers spread, palms facing ball.
Watch the ball and players eyes.
Feet less than shoulder width apart and keep on toes for maximum height.
Bodyweight slightly forwards whilst maintaining this position for at least three seconds.

Progressions:

This can be applied to any area of the court, not just shooting.
Progress to rebounding drill

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Netball Drill - Defending Movement - Leaning (2nd Stage Defence)

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