January netball goal shooting tip

Keep your defenders guessing. A good fake pass is an essential shooter move.
Practice this skill in training with your fellow shooter(s) and mid-courters.
There’s nothing worse than throwing a brilliant fake pass that fools everyone, including your own team-mates!

December netball goal shooting tip

Did you see the pressure shots that Maria Tutaia, Irene Van Dyk,Sharelle McMahon and Catherine Cox put up in the Commonwealth Games grand final match?
These netball shooters performed exceptionally well under the high pressure. Practising your netball shooting at least 4 times a week is key. If you're wearing a GS / GA bib you must be prepared to put up these pressure shots in your games too. Practice, practice, practice!

November netball goal shooting tip

Work on your focus - it's the defender's aim to unravel you when you play. If they're playing overly aggressively, or intimidating you whilst you shoot - you need to shift the focus back on yourself.
Setting goals for the game (such as leading strong onto the ball, chasing up every shot, etc) can help you retain focus on your own game.
Don't get involved in defender antics, that's what they want you to do!