Works in the centre and defence
thirds.
one on one defence against
the Wing Attack.
Can be used as an
attacking player at the centre pass
and through court to attacking
transverse line.
Skills of one on one
defence in particular.
* The main role of the Wing Defence
is to defend the Wing Attack. Try to work on the 4 “D’s”: * During the warm up prior to a game
get your breathing in rhythm to help
overcome nervousness.
They
are also needed by their circle
defenders to defend tightly around
the circle
and be ready to pounce on
any tips or deflections.
In addition,
they need to attack well and play a
back-up role for the attackers down
court.
* DIRECTION- set a goal and having
the challenge of reaching that goal
* DESIRE- wish for the attainment of
that goal and an eagerness to enjoy
it along the way
* DEDICATION -the intense loyalty
to meet the challenge and to apply
yourself wholly
* DETERMINATION-the strength of
mind to continue in the direction to
achieve your goal
* When you feel that you are not
giving to the best of your ability on
court,
set yourself a goal to divert
your attention and keep your mind in
the present.
The ultimate aim on defence is to obtain possession of
the ball. * An ability to cope with pressure must be seen as a
positive thing rather than negative. There are three phases in the development of defence: * Play as many different sports as possible before you
specialise.Other sports like water-polo, soccer, hockey,
basketball all help to develop netball skills, general
strength and fitness and the discipline of training.
This can be achieved by:
* forcing errors
* limiting passing angles, denying space and speed
* all seven players working together
* forcing the opposition to make quick decisions,
thereby reducing options
Concentrate on your
task and what you expect of yourself particularly under
the pressure of a close game.
* It is good to take on a challenge because you’ll never
know how good you can be until you go for it.
* Your ultimate aim when jumping on defence is to get
the ball.
* Whatever you do in netball, be uncompromising. Do it
100%.
* PHASE 1: reacting to play
* PHASE 2: restricting the option the passer has
available
* PHASE 3: dictating play by helping opposition to
make decisions you want them to make
* Think of the movements of the opposition e.g. the
shooter who cuts the base or the top of the circle. Say to
yourself, “If my opponent goes there, what can I do to
stop her?”
* When preparing for a game your warm up performance
needs to be not so much vigorous, but faultless, so that
you can go on to the court calm. Put nervousness into
perspective.
* Play well as a team. If you an do that then you are
better prepared to accept a loss.
* Make an effort not to show the umpire what you are
thinking. If you make comments or answer back, the
umpire may see more of your mistakes.