What is the catching technique in netball?

To catch: Eyes on the ball. Extend hands forward with fingers spread and thumbs behind the ball (make a ‘W’) keeping hands “soft” Pull / grab / snatch the ball towards your body.

What are some good netball drills?

EB Netball Drills

• Speed/ Agility: Lateral Shuttle.
• Speed/Agility: Wall drill.
• Jump/Landing: Directional switch.
• Passing: Accuracy using the wall.
• Shooting: 3 in a row.
• Space drill using numbers.
• Shooting: zig zag.
• Speed/Agility: L drill.

What is rebound in netball?

Rebounding in netball is when a player attempts a goal by shooting but the ball hits the goalpost and bounces back into play. These circle rebounding drills will help both attacking and defending players compete for the ball, and improve their ability to regain possession by catching the ball.

What is a football rebounder?

Rebounders are used by both outfield players and goalkeepers. For outfield players they can be used to improve their first touch be that with their feet, head or chest, work on their ball control and volleying or to strengthen their weaker foot through repetition.

What is footwork in netball?

Footwork. A player can receive the ball: With both feet grounded or jump to catch the ball and land on two feet simultaneously. You may then take a step in any direction with one foot (but not both) and pivot on the spot with the other foot. Once one foot is moved, the other is considered to be the landing foot.

Which are the ball handling skills netball?

Ball Handling in Netball Each line should face each other and around two meters apart. The person at the front of the line starts the drill by throwing the ball to the person opposite to them. The thrower will then immediately run towards the person they threw the ball to.

What is a simple skill in netball?

1. Hand-Eye Coordination and Passing Technique. Passing in netball is a fundamental aspect of the sport that takes lots of practice to master. The ability to move the ball around the court accurately & strategically as a team is imperative to winning games of netball.

Is pivoting a skill in netball?

Pivot by rotating yourself on the ball of your landing foot. You can move or step with the other foot any number of times. You are not allowed to lift the foot you are pivoting on before you release the ball.

How do you play cut the cake in netball?

Cut the cake The players stand in a circle. One player starts off in the middle with the ball, passes to one of the people standing around in the circle, and runs and defends the person they threw the ball to. The person next to them runs into the middle of the circle and catches a pass from the person on the outside.

What are the basic skills of netball?

Read on to find out more about Netball Skills in Netball Camp

• Hand-Eye Coordination and Passing Technique.
• Hand-Eye Coordination and Catching Technique.
• Shooting Technique at Netball Camp.
• Footwork Fundamentals.
• Attacking & Defensive Tactics.