Coaching Resources
Netball Australia is responsible for developing resources to support the education of coaches within the netball community. The following information provides an overview of the type of resources currently available.
IFNA Coaching Manual
This coaching resource has been developed by the International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA)in furtherance of its mission to build a platform from which all IFNA Members can develop the sport and promote its core values. IFNA recognises that good coaching is a key component in achieving that mission and therefore, one of its strategies is to support and develop quality coaching across its entire membership.
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Foundation Coaches' Manual
It has come to our attention that the last print run of the Foundation Coaching Manual was faulty. There have been 500 books in circulation since April. The easiest method to recognise if you have been provided with one of the faulty manuals:
- turn to page 45
- if the CHANGE IT table is incomplete (has shaded areas of the table at the bottom of the left hand side of the page without writing in it and does not have all of the CHANGE IT letters listed down the side
- no acknowledgement of the Australian Sports Commission underneath the table
If you have one of these manuals we would like to replace it. To do this free of charge we have to return the faulty manuals to the printer. Therefore can you send your manual addressed to:
Carol Byers, Netball Australia, PO Box 13285, Melbourne, Vic, 8010.
Dont forget to include your name and address so that I can mail your new manual back to you.
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On The Move Centre Court Clinic Notes
This resource contains specific information relating to the centre court area, including Wing Attack, Centre and Wing Defence, which has been taken from the On The Move Clinics conducted by Netball Australia.
Detailed information covers topics such as:
Centre pass options
Positioning around the goal circle
Movement after the centre pass
Transition from defence to attack
Creating space
Feeding the circle
Positional combinations e.g. Centre / Wing Attack and Centre / Wing Defence
It also includes basic diagrams highlighting scenarios relevant to the centre court positions.
On The Move Goal Shooting Clinic Notes
This resource contains specific information relating to the goal shooting area, including Goal Shooter and Goal Attack, which has been taken from the On The Move Clinics conducted by Netball Australia.
Detailed information covers topics such as:
Technique of the shot
Shooting alternatives (eg step ins, step backs, jump shot)
Role of the Goal Shooter and the Goal Attack
Rebounding
Working together as a unit
Defence
Being creative on court
It also includes basic diagrams highlighting scenarios relevant to the goal shooting positions.
On The Move Defence Clinic Notes
This resource contains specific information relating to the defence area, including Goal Defence and Goal Keeper, which has been taken from the On The Move Clinics conducted by Netball Australia.
Detailed information covers topics such as:
Roles of the defence player
Basic defensive skills (e.g. footwork, interceptions, take off and vision)
Communication and vision
Different types of defence (e.g. one on one, zone)
Advanced defensive skills (e.g. recovery, hands, defence of the shot)
It also includes basic diagrams highlighting scenarios relevant to the defence positions.
To purchase these resources online, please
click here.
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Selectors Resource
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Down to Earth 
A practical guide to safe and effective landing in Netball.
This booklet is designed to demonstrate a progression of exercises over a six-week period to enhance the capability of players to land safely and effectively during game and training situations. To view this resource, click here.