Netballers at all levels are seeking an edge over their opponents in their quest to perform to their potential. The Netball Handbook is the most comprehensive, contemporary resource available to aid in that endeavour. This complete guide begins by covering essential netball skills such as body control and movement, ball handling, shooting, attacking, and defending before presenting the ever-evolving tactical concepts of the game. Add to that dozens of drills; chapters on physical conditioning, mental training, and teamwork; and tips from some of the game's brightest stars, and you have the blueprint for individual and team success at your fingertips. Whether you play or coach, veteran coach Jane Woodlands' insights and expertise are just what you need to bridge the gap between good and great. Use The Netball Handbook to move fluently, pass precisely, score successfully, and defend deftly every time on the court.

Helps you to unpick the complex rules, structures and jargon of Netball. Suitable for adults and children, players and fans, this book features: an introductory quiz, chapters on the laws of the game, misconduct, skills and other topics, relevant websites to visit to further your knowledge of netball, and, profiles of the netball greats.

Liz Ellis, champion player and captain of the Australian netball team, reveals the inside stories, highlights and hardships of 30 Australian and New Zealand netball heroes.

The perfect introduction to netball, with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the game in action.

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your sport.Featured in Netball - Skills.Techniques.Tactics are: Information boxes containing Top Tips and Key Points for the coach and player; Sequence photographs and detailed diagrams in colour; An introduction to the history and rules of the game, and equipment; Detailed analysis of both movement and individual netball skills; Reviews of tactics and game principles in attack and defence; Guidelines to support coaches and players prior to competitions; An examination of match analysis methods; Supporting information and advice on effective coaching behaviour, training principles and methods, nutriiton and sport psychology. This book will provide a key learning resource for intermediate netball players and coaches. Gives a thorough review of the technical skills and tactical approaches utilised in the modern game.Coaching points, common errors and key points to remember when practicing the skills are documented.Superbly illustrated with 88 colour photographs and 51 colour drawings.Anita Navin has been involved in England Netball for over twenty-five years as a player, coach, tutor, technical writer and scout.Another title in the successful Crowood Sports Guide series.

Coaching Youth Netball is a one-stop resource that will offer coaches, teachers and parents everything they need to deliver fun, dynamic, player-centred practice sessions as well as guidance to how to run a team and a club. Coaches at all levels will find ideas and information that will help them formulate plans to suit their players' abilities. Topics covered include practical games and drills; fundamental skills including movement, catching, throwing, passing and shooting; game sense, defensive and attacking skills and ways to manage your team and your club. Includes practical games and drills, enabling coaches to run productive sessions for young players and helps teach fundamental skills, including movement, catching, throwing, passing and shooting. This one-stop guide offers coaches, teachers and parents everything they need to deliver fun and dynamic netball practice sessions. Fully illustrated with photographs and diagrams.

When Marcy challenges Principal Polly Parrott to a netball match on the last day of term, Marcy is sure the students will win. But the teachers are confident. Marcy and her team are nervous as they head off to school for a day to remember. Anything you need to know? Just ask me. I'm Marcy!