Netball

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• INTRODUCTIONParticipationBEFORE YOU GET GOINGThe courtThe goalpost, The ballThe players, ClothingShoes, The clockPLAYING POSITIONSGS (goal shooter), GA (goal attack), WA (wing attack) C (centre), WD (wing defence), GD (goal defence), GK (goal keeper)GAME ON!Start of play – centre pass, First passage of playAttacking phase, Shooting, RestartRules for starting playFree passKNOW THE SKILLS – SHOOTINGResponding to playMissed shots, Aim highGood shot, Find a gapOFFSIDE/OUT OF COURTOffsideBoth offsideOut of court, Airborne passesOut of court playerKNOW THE SKILLS – CATCHINGThe catching rule, Keeping possession, Footwork for catchingGetting the ballHolding the ball and possessionKNOW THE SKILLS – THROWINGThe footwork rule, Speed and distanceOne or two feet?DirectionGet some air!Footwork factsPlaying the ballKNOW THE SKILLS – PASSINGLong pass, Good techniqueShort pass, Good techniqueCONTROLLING SKILLSObstructionDefensive optionsAttacking obstructionObstruction and contact in wheelchair netballATTACK AND DEFENCEOn the attackIn defence, Penalties, Best defenceKNOW THE LIMITAwarding penalties, DisciplinePlay fairCONTROLLING THE GAMEPenalty playFree passPenalty passThrow-ins, Throw-in infringements, Toss-upThe umpiresADVANTAGEPlay onPlay-on examples, Final wordsContactsGlossaryNetball ChronologyIndex

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