Description
Book SynopsisThis guide is designed to help the reader get more out of the game of netball.
The book is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action. It covers core skills, drills and tactics of the game.
The book includes:
- Playing the game: how to play netball, the rules, positions on the court, how to score
- The laws of the game: from scoring to umpiring
- Equipment and court: from the ball to the netball post, and positioning of players
- The skills: step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including attacking, defending and scoring
The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Participation
BEFORE YOU GET GOING The court The goalpost, The ball The players, Clothing Shoes, The clock
PLAYING POSITIONS GS (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 play Attacking phase, Shooting, Restart Rules for starting play Free pass
KNOW THE SKILLS – SHOOTING Responding to play Missed shots, Aim high Good shot, Find a gap
OFFSIDE/OUT OF COURT Offside Both offside Out of court, Airborne passes Out of court player
KNOW THE SKILLS – CATCHING The catching rule, Keeping possession, Footwork for catching Getting the ball Holding the ball and possession
KNOW THE SKILLS – THROWING The footwork rule, Speed and distance One or two feet? Direction Get some air! Footwork facts Playing the ball
KNOW THE SKILLS – PASSING Long pass, Good technique Short pass, Good technique
CONTROLLING SKILLS Obstruction Defensive options Attacking obstruction Obstruction and contact in wheelchair netball
ATTACK AND DEFENCE On the attack In defence, Penalties, Best defence
KNOW THE LIMIT Awarding penalties, Discipline Play fair
CONTROLLING THE GAME Penalty play Free pass Penalty pass Throw-ins, Throw-in infringements, Toss-up The umpires
ADVANTAGE Play on Play-on examples, Final words
Contacts Glossary Netball Chronology Index
