Netball Part 2 - What each position does

Hi All

Today i will be talking about positions...oi get your mind out of the gutter!!! Netball positions that is.

GK - Goal Keeper
Where can they go?  Defending third including semi circle
What do they do? They defend the ball and mark the GS on the oposition, a strong arm is essential for this position as they need to mark as close to the ball as possible making it harder for the shooter to score.
Any more jobs? They would normally take the back line pass if the ball goes out for a thorw in and also any penalty in the defending third.


GD - Goal Defence
Where can they go? Both the defending third and centre third including the semi circle
What do they do? They defend the ball and keep track of the GA, marking when they are shooting and being on the ball when it comes to rebound balls from the shot.
Any more jobs? Keeping the GA out of the circle as much as possible which would leave the GS with less options and put on more pressure.


WD - Wing Defence
Where can they go? defending and centre thirds however not allowed in the semi circle.
What do they do? Mark the WA up and down the court trying to keep the ball out of the circle stopping them scoring.
Any more jobs? Helping the GD  keep the GA out of the semi circle so that  the GS is left with little options, also on the centre pass try and get in front of the WA to intercept the ball from centre.


C - Centre
Where can they go? Every third however neither of the semi circles
What do they do? They are the link between many of the centre court passes, normally receiving from the WD then passing onto the WA when attacking.
Any more jobs? Helping the WD and WA on the edge of both circles either to intercept the balls or help out the shooters if they need it.


WA - Wing Attack
Where can they go? Attacking third and centre third no semi circle entry
What do they do? - Receive the centre pass ball usually and keep passing the ball into the semi circle as much as possible.
Any more jobs? Helping the shooters if they need it at the edge of the circle.


GA - Goal Attack
Where can they go? Both attacking third and centre third inclusing the semi circle
What do they do? Try to get the ball with the aid of WA and C into the semi circle to the GS and aid the GS in shooting and rebound balls.
Any more jobs? Help on centre passes dependant on if the WA is double marked.


GS - Goal Shooter
Where can they go? Just the atacking third inclusing the semi circle
What do they do? Receive the ball and shoot, try and receive the rebound if any misses occur.
Any other jobs? Keep in the circle as much as possible only coming out if necessary, important that you can always get a ball into the GS.


There, a few bits on all the positions and what they do...i will be continuing tomorrow

Lauren