Welcome to the Skills Zone of the Shock Absorber Netball Academy. Here you ll find a range of skills guides to help you develop your netball skills. We have LOTS more videos coming soon... so stay tuned!
Being able to secure and keep possession of the ball for your team is vital. This guide will introduce you to the basics of catching.
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Once you're comfortable with the basic one and two handed static catch, view our next guide in the series and learn how to catch the ball at height and from different angles.
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In this guide, Catching Skills 3, we’re going to look at catching the ball at speed, catch and release and taking and passing the ball in the air.
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The toss up can occur in any area of the court and winning them regularly will help gain your team an advantage. Find out how with our video guide.
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The chest pass is an essential technique to master and one you should be able to rely on. In this video guide we'll show you how.
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The shoulder pass is used regularly in competitive netball so it's an important technique to master. Learn how with the intosport.com video guide.
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It's important to have a variety of passes in your locker. Watch this video guide to learn the bounce pass technique and a progression called the spin bounce pass.
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Watched the one handed bounce pass? Now let's try it with two with our guide to the two handed bounce pass.
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When you can't go round then go over. The overhead pass is an effective way to pass to a tall player on your team. Find out more in this video guide.
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Want to pass to a team mate in space behind a defender then the lob pass technique is one option available to you. Learn how in this video guide.
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The hip pass is a fast low pass that can be used to throw to the side of a defender, in an area known as the passing corridor.
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The sling pass is a fast pass at medium height that can be used to throw to the side of a defender, in an area known as the passing corridor.
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Wrong foot defenders and create space for your pass. This video guide will introduce you to the technique known as the fake pass.
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Movement is one of the 3 core skills that every netball player needs to master. This guide looks at the basic movements you'll see in a game of netball.
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You've got the basics of movement mastered, now let's look at how you can apply that in game situations.
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Developing a sound shooting technique is important for every other shooting technique you'll learn. This guide will introduce you to the basic shot technique.
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Learning to deceive the defender can commit them to a movement and allow you an easier shot on goal. Watch our video guide to the fake shot to find out how.
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This video guide introduces two more shooting techniques - the jump shot and running shot.
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By competing for rebounds, you’ll slow down the defender and be in a better position to mark them and stop counter-attacks.
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Keeping the opposition from scoring is key to being successful. In this guide we’re going to look at the essential defensive skills and principles you’ll need to know.
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Don't give you're opponents an easy goal! In this guide we'll show how to defend a shot and compete for the ball if it rebounds.
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Learn the basics, key skills and tactics of playing as Goal Keeper
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Learn the basics, key skills and tactics of playing as Goal Defence
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Learn the basics, key skills and tactics of playing as Wing Defence
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Learn about the position of Centre...
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Learn the basics, key skills and tactics of playing as Wing Attack
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Learn about the position of Goal Attack...
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Learn about the position of Goal Shooter...
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