Netball Drill - Shooting - Stepping to the Side

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Aim: To step to the side in order to avoid interference from a defender.

Organisation: 1 post, 1 ball, 1 shooter. Take up a stationary position close to the post. Move sideways onto 1 foot, lifting the other off the ground and using the correct shooting technique shoot for goal whilst maintaining a balanced position on this leg.

Coaching Points

Ensure your non-landing foot moves sideways and the landing foot is lifted in the air
Take up your balanced shooting position before stepping to the side

Ready Position

Feet in a comfortable forward facing position, not too far apart
Balanced position, with equal weight on both feet and hips facing the front
Ball held by dominant hand and high above the head. Fingers point back and are slightly open, ball sits in your hand.
Second hand is placed at the side of the ball to steady its position
Elbows slightly flexed, lined in the direction of the post.

Execution

Focus on a point above the ring to give height to your shot
Power through the ankles by pushing up through slightly flexed knees
Maintain balanced position
Flex elbows not allowing the ball to drop behind your head
Wrist flicks as the ball is released off the fingers in order to create a backwards spin
Fingers follow the ball on a high trajectory towards the post, dropping in to the ring
Aim to drop the ball through the net without it touching the ring

Progressions:

Practice stepping on to both legs
Sprint towards the post to receive a pass
Add a 2nd stage defender
Ask other people to distract you during this process e.g. shouting, nudging, or visually in order for you to maintain concentration and balance

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Netball Drill - Shooting - Stepping to the Side

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