Transition - First Pass
Transition - First Pass
A well directed long ball, released from the defence end, is an advantage for a quick transition on attack.
Defence from their Centre Pass
Defence from their Centre Pass
The defence from the opposition’s centre pass needs to be calculated and practiced.
Turnover Relieves Pressure
Turnover Relieves Pressure
If your team isn’t applying defensive pressure and creating turnovers then your game is hinging on the attack end finishing off from centre passes and umpires.
Printing Tutorial
Printing Tutorial
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Communication
Communication
Coaches communicating with their players and players communicating with each other are an achievement in itself as many teams do not address communication skills.
Looking Down Court
Looking Down Court
How many of your players can look down court and send a sweet long ball? To have the confidence to release these passes can be an asset to any team especially balls coming out of the defence end.
The Finish Line
The Finish Line
Our game is made up of four quarters, each one just as important as the other. After all the hard work that has been done in the first three quarters it’s important players don’t get ahead of themselves as start to look at the finish line.
Remaining Positive
Remaining Positive
You can catch more flies with honey. Remaining positive throughout the season is a reflection of your dedication to your players, individually and combined as a team.
Practice Game and Team Talks
Practice Game and Team Talks
Still promoting more matchplay for your team. Competition is just around the corner and you’ve coached your team the basics and gone through centre passes, back line throw-ins, systems and defensive strategies. Have you given your team a chance to practice all they have learnt so far?
Shooting Accuracy
Shooting Accuracy
If the ball doesn’t go through the ring then what is the point. You have coached your players to turn ball over with defensive strategies to only work it into the goal circle and watch precious possession wasted.
Practice Makes Perfect
Practice Makes Perfect
Play the game, learn the skills and get fit. Quite an easy recipe really but do we do it?
Talented Players
Talented Players
Talent and potential are two different characteristics. Talent is right there in front of you and potential is hard work that eventually turns into talent.
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Melissa coached me at State League level for over 10 years.
I was the fittest I have ever been under Mel. I never knew I was capable of that level of fitness. It was the most physically and mentally toughest time of my sporting life but also the most fondest time.
