Sports Coaching

Netball Defensive Play

Defensive play netball drills aim to develop team skills in pressuring attacking players and getting into positions which force the attacking team wide or into positions they cannot score. Centre Pass 1 The aim is to reduce the space of the attacking team at a centre pass, resulting in an interception. Organisation:   Goal Defence (GD) […]

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Netball Defensive Movement

Defensive movement drills work on intercepting the ball from a defending position and include face marking, slip step and more. Rebound The aim is to obtain possession of the ball from a missed shot. Organisation: Two players and two defenders around the area of the post. Player takes a shot whilst being second stage defended. The shot is

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Netball Attacking Drills

Netball attacking  drills aim to develop passing options from a centre pass. Players attempt to get the ball in a good position close to the edge of the semi circle in order to feed the shooter. Centre Pass 1 The aim is to practice different passing options at a centre pass. Organisation: 8 players – 4

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Tennis Weight Training Plan

This is a seven-week weight training programme suitable for racket sport players in general. Players should aim to train twice a week with at least two days rest period in-between. Dynamic Warm-up drills Shoulder health and hip health drills performed at front of workout Train twice a week with at least 2 days rest between,

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Tennis Rules & History

Here we explain the rules of the game and equipment as well as a look at the history of Tennis. The Tennis Court The length of an entire tennis court is 78 ft. Luckily it is separated by a net through the middle, so you only have to cover your half! The width of a

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Tennis Grips & Stances

The basics of how to stand on court and how to hold the racket, especially when preparing to receive the ball are explained here. Grips Since the 1970’s at least 3 new grips have been introduced and changed the game of tennis. In the 70s and 80s, the eastern and continental grips were the most

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Tennis Doubles Strategies

Different formations can be used when playing doubles. Players must use the formation that best suits themselves but if it isn’t working then changing the formation can help cover weaknesses. The standard formation is where the player that is serving starts next to the center mark in the deuce court just behind the baseline. Tennis

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