Know
the Game Netball is the perfect introduction to the sport for
all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is
packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals
in action.
The book includes:
Playing the
game: how to play netball, the rules, positions on the court, how to
score
The laws of the game: from scoring to umpiring
Equipment
and court: from the ball to the netball post, and positioning of
players
The skills: step-by-step guide to all the basic
skills, including attacking, defending and scoring. The
Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive
introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by the
experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know
to take part.
By:
All England Netball Association
Imprint: Bloomsbury Sport
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 138g
ISBN: 9781472978462
ISBN 10: 1472978463
Series: Know the Game
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 03 March 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
INTRODUCTION Participation BEFORE YOU GET GOING The court The goalpost, The ball The players, Clothing Shoes, The clock PLAYING POSITIONS GS (goal shooter), GA (goal attack), WA (wing attack) C (centre), WD (wing defence), GD (goal defence), GK (goal keeper) GAME ON! Start of play – centre pass, First passage of play Attacking phase, Shooting, Restart Rules for starting play Free pass KNOW THE SKILLS – SHOOTING Responding to play Missed shots, Aim high Good shot, Find a gap OFFSIDE/OUT OF COURT Offside Both offside Out of court, Airborne passes Out of court player KNOW THE SKILLS – CATCHING The catching rule, Keeping possession, Footwork for catching Getting the ball Holding the ball and possession KNOW THE SKILLS – THROWING The footwork rule, Speed and distance One or two feet? Direction Get some air! Footwork facts Playing the ball KNOW THE SKILLS – PASSING Long pass, Good technique Short pass, Good technique CONTROLLING SKILLS Obstruction Defensive options Attacking obstruction Obstruction and contact in wheelchair netball ATTACK AND DEFENCE On the attack In defence, Penalties, Best defence KNOW THE LIMIT Awarding penalties, Discipline Play fair CONTROLLING THE GAME Penalty play Free pass Penalty pass Throw-ins, Throw-in infringements, Toss-up The umpires ADVANTAGE Play on Play-on examples, Final words Contacts Glossary Netball Chronology Index
Each book is written and endorsed by the professional association.
