It is interesting to note that the ABC has said that they are "focussed more heavily on expert commentary." Yet they still have Steve Robilliard? I can understand that they need to get some fresh faces on, but shouldn't they be commentating next to Anne, not instead off? Liz and Eloise are doing a good job on commentating the games but Anne is such a polished performer that they would only enhance the commentating of the games if placed with her, not instead of her. The ABC notes that they would like expert commentary, so as I said above why have Steve? Shouldnt Anne have his job? Has he had recent netball experience? Has he had any on court netball experience.....mmmmmmmmmm I DONT THINK SO!
Get Anne back on tv, along side the newbies please.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
ABC Denies Anne was sacked due to age......
By ABC Netball
The ABC has denied claims prominent netball commentator Anne Sargeant was sacked because of her age.
The 48-year-old former Australian netball captain said she was dumped from the ABC's netball commentary team because she was considered too old.
But ABC television's head of sport, Iain Knight, has denied Ms Sargeant's claims, saying the decision not to use her was based on a new approach to netball coverage, focussed more heavily on expert commentary.
To read full article please click here
The ABC has denied claims prominent netball commentator Anne Sargeant was sacked because of her age.
The 48-year-old former Australian netball captain said she was dumped from the ABC's netball commentary team because she was considered too old.
But ABC television's head of sport, Iain Knight, has denied Ms Sargeant's claims, saying the decision not to use her was based on a new approach to netball coverage, focussed more heavily on expert commentary.
To read full article please click here
Australia Netball Re Anne Sargent
By Netball Australia
In light of recent media reports, Netball Australia wishes to make the following statement.
Netball Australia recognises Anne Sargeant as one of the most valued members of the netball community nationally. Anne is highly respected within Netball Australia and the State and Territory members associations and continues to be one of netball’s greatest ambassadors.
At no stage was Netball Australia party to the ABC decision regarding Anne Sargeant. News of the decision was conveyed to Netball Australia after Anne was called. Netball Australia has requested that the ABC consider re-instating Anne Sargeant to the commentary team. To read more click here
In light of recent media reports, Netball Australia wishes to make the following statement.
Netball Australia recognises Anne Sargeant as one of the most valued members of the netball community nationally. Anne is highly respected within Netball Australia and the State and Territory members associations and continues to be one of netball’s greatest ambassadors.
At no stage was Netball Australia party to the ABC decision regarding Anne Sargeant. News of the decision was conveyed to Netball Australia after Anne was called. Netball Australia has requested that the ABC consider re-instating Anne Sargeant to the commentary team. To read more click here
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Broadbent Closes Chapter on Internationals
By Netball Australia
Two-time Commonwealth Games netball representative, Alison Broadbent has announced her retirement from international netball today, Thursday May 11, bringing to an end her five year career with the Australian Netball Team.
Broadbent, who lives on the Central Coast of New South Wales, made her international debut in March 2001 and has since represented Australia on 35 occasions.
“I have achieved everything I wanted to achieve in netball,” said Broadbent. “I have been to two Commonwealth Games and a World Netball Championships, which is something young netballers dream about doing.”
“I would have to say the highlight of my career would definitely be winning the Commonwealth Games Silver Medal in Melbourne in front of my family and friends.”
In 1993 Broadbent was named in the Australian 21U Team. It was later that same year during the National Netball Championships that Broadbent suffered her first knee injury requiring reconstructive surgery, an injury that she again suffered in 1995.
With relentless determination Broadbent worked at regaining her fitness, strength and speed and in 1999 she was selected in the Australian Open Squad.
“I am not going to give netball away completely but feel that now is the right time to say goodbye to the Australian Team,” said Broadbent. “I’ll continue to play with the Sydney TAB Swifts and will focus on winning another Commonwealth Bank Trophy premiership.”
For more click here
Two-time Commonwealth Games netball representative, Alison Broadbent has announced her retirement from international netball today, Thursday May 11, bringing to an end her five year career with the Australian Netball Team.
Broadbent, who lives on the Central Coast of New South Wales, made her international debut in March 2001 and has since represented Australia on 35 occasions.
“I have achieved everything I wanted to achieve in netball,” said Broadbent. “I have been to two Commonwealth Games and a World Netball Championships, which is something young netballers dream about doing.”
“I would have to say the highlight of my career would definitely be winning the Commonwealth Games Silver Medal in Melbourne in front of my family and friends.”
In 1993 Broadbent was named in the Australian 21U Team. It was later that same year during the National Netball Championships that Broadbent suffered her first knee injury requiring reconstructive surgery, an injury that she again suffered in 1995.
With relentless determination Broadbent worked at regaining her fitness, strength and speed and in 1999 she was selected in the Australian Open Squad.
“I am not going to give netball away completely but feel that now is the right time to say goodbye to the Australian Team,” said Broadbent. “I’ll continue to play with the Sydney TAB Swifts and will focus on winning another Commonwealth Bank Trophy premiership.”
For more click here
Scholz Retires from International Netball
By Netball Australia
Australian representative and Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds veteran, Peta Scholz has announced her retirement from international netball.
The 29-year-old wing defence made her international debut against New Zealand in 1999 and has since gained 54 Australian test caps to establish herself as one of Australia’s most prominent and talented netballers.
Scholz was a team member of many successful campaigns for Australia during her career including winning the World Youth Cup in 1996, the World Netball Championships in 1999 and the Commonwealth Games Gold Medal at the 2002 Manchester Games.
“I really enjoyed being part of the Australian Team,” said Scholz. “I enjoyed the bond we shared and the lifelong friends I made. I loved getting an opportunity to see different parts of the world that I would not have seen had I not played netball. I also loved the feeling of winning and the competitive spirit within the team.”
More click here
Australian representative and Medibank Adelaide Thunderbirds veteran, Peta Scholz has announced her retirement from international netball.
The 29-year-old wing defence made her international debut against New Zealand in 1999 and has since gained 54 Australian test caps to establish herself as one of Australia’s most prominent and talented netballers.
Scholz was a team member of many successful campaigns for Australia during her career including winning the World Youth Cup in 1996, the World Netball Championships in 1999 and the Commonwealth Games Gold Medal at the 2002 Manchester Games.
“I really enjoyed being part of the Australian Team,” said Scholz. “I enjoyed the bond we shared and the lifelong friends I made. I loved getting an opportunity to see different parts of the world that I would not have seen had I not played netball. I also loved the feeling of winning and the competitive spirit within the team.”
More click here
Passing Drills
Passing
Get players in pairs.
Players move down the court passing the ball back and forth to each other. The players should pass to each other a certain amount in each third.
Get players in pairs.
Players move down the court passing the ball back and forth to each other. The players should pass to each other a certain amount in each third.
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Get players in two even lines down the court facing each other .
1 ball between 2 players.
The players are to shoulder pass the ball back and forth to each other, When they have done ten passes both lines are to take one step backwards. Repeat until the both lines are on the court lines
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Get players in pairs.
The players work in pairs. One is the worker the other is the passer.
Facing each other, worker moves to their left and receives a pass. Worker then passes back and moves back to the starting position. Repeat on the left side 5 times increasing the distance with each pass. Repeat the drill on the right side. Encourage the worker to land on their outside foot.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Netta Training Drills
Small bean bags to throw
Get girls to stand in a circle. Start with 2 bean bags. Throw the bags to each other across the circle. Gradually add more bean bags so only 4 players don’t have one. Throw the bags to each other at about shoulder height.
Skills – ☻Hand / eye coordination
☻Keep eyes up
☻Defending the ball (bean bag) using hands when more than one bag is thrown at them.
☻Peripheral vision
☻Not ducking.
Dodging and Pivoting
4 markers per group
groups of 4 or 5
Line markers up, evenly spaced (about 1metre apart)
Players weave in and out of markers, pushing of the outside foot when changing direction. When they get to the end the player goes around the last marker and faces back to the group then repeats the weaving to get back to there group. Go to the end of the line. Repeat until all players have had at least 2 turns.
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All players in a line
Markers about 10 metres away
Players are to run at ¾ speed to marker, pivot on one foot and run back to the start, pivot on other foot then stop, ready to start again.
Movement and decision making.
All players start on the base line.
Coach is in the middle of the court.
Couch calls out instructions for what movements players to do – left, right, forward, backward, up (jump), down (touch the ground).
Players move around the court following coaches instructions until coach says stop.
Defending
Shadow defending- This is were 2 players stand together, one player is to make the moves and the other player is to copy the movement.
1 Have players face each other. One is the mover, the other is the shadower.
2 Have players facing the same way. The player that is behind is the mover and the front player is the shadower.
This builds defending skills for following their opposition players on court and to stay in a front defending position using their peripheral vision to follow opposition player.
Throwing / Catching
1 ball between 2 players
Players are to stand in 2 even lines facing each other.
Throw the ball to each other
Chest pass
Shoulder pass - right
Shoulder pass – left
Bounce pass
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1 Ball each
Stand on the spot, toss the ball in the air as high as possible:-
Catch the ball before it bounces
Touch the ground and catch the ball
Spin around and catch
Clap and catch
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1 Ball between to players
Player 1 holds the ball out in front at chest height. Player 2 stands arms length away and has hands at the side.
Player 1 drops the ball, player 2 catches the ball before it bounces.
Get girls to stand in a circle. Start with 2 bean bags. Throw the bags to each other across the circle. Gradually add more bean bags so only 4 players don’t have one. Throw the bags to each other at about shoulder height.
Skills – ☻Hand / eye coordination
☻Keep eyes up
☻Defending the ball (bean bag) using hands when more than one bag is thrown at them.
☻Peripheral vision
☻Not ducking.
Dodging and Pivoting
4 markers per group
groups of 4 or 5
Line markers up, evenly spaced (about 1metre apart)
Players weave in and out of markers, pushing of the outside foot when changing direction. When they get to the end the player goes around the last marker and faces back to the group then repeats the weaving to get back to there group. Go to the end of the line. Repeat until all players have had at least 2 turns.
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All players in a line
Markers about 10 metres away
Players are to run at ¾ speed to marker, pivot on one foot and run back to the start, pivot on other foot then stop, ready to start again.
Movement and decision making.
All players start on the base line.
Coach is in the middle of the court.
Couch calls out instructions for what movements players to do – left, right, forward, backward, up (jump), down (touch the ground).
Players move around the court following coaches instructions until coach says stop.
Defending
Shadow defending- This is were 2 players stand together, one player is to make the moves and the other player is to copy the movement.
1 Have players face each other. One is the mover, the other is the shadower.
2 Have players facing the same way. The player that is behind is the mover and the front player is the shadower.
This builds defending skills for following their opposition players on court and to stay in a front defending position using their peripheral vision to follow opposition player.
Throwing / Catching
1 ball between 2 players
Players are to stand in 2 even lines facing each other.
Throw the ball to each other
Chest pass
Shoulder pass - right
Shoulder pass – left
Bounce pass
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1 Ball each
Stand on the spot, toss the ball in the air as high as possible:-
Catch the ball before it bounces
Touch the ground and catch the ball
Spin around and catch
Clap and catch
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1 Ball between to players
Player 1 holds the ball out in front at chest height. Player 2 stands arms length away and has hands at the side.
Player 1 drops the ball, player 2 catches the ball before it bounces.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Netta Game
Great work girls,
I have started recieving comments on passer byers of how much our team have improved. So a big congrats to you all! We got it into the goal circle and had lots of shots today, which as far as I am concerned is really the idea of the game at this early stage. Any goals that they are able to get is really only a bonus. Unfortunately our girls havent had a Netball post that has been at the right height for them to practice on until a couple of weeks ago, so they are a little rusty on that skill, but as long as they are getting a go at shooting in the game thats what really matters!
The Pippies came up against a team today where most of the girls were 8yrs so they had a definate advantage over us but I think we held our own really well. The girls had some really good channels of play down the court and let go of the ball a lot better than in the past. They are all working hard on that skill!
Their defence continues to improve and we got a lot of intercepts and chased the loose balls really well. Kendyll continues to make lots of improvements too, I can see her being a really nice player in the future. Demi - Great shadow defending. I was so impressed when I saw her doing this so well, it was only last week that she started to 'understand' what infront means! We were calling it out to her all the time and she kept standing beside her player, we couldnt figure out why! Thats a great effort Demi.
Great work girls!
Ps - Marli - I didnt see you duck....... excellent!
I have started recieving comments on passer byers of how much our team have improved. So a big congrats to you all! We got it into the goal circle and had lots of shots today, which as far as I am concerned is really the idea of the game at this early stage. Any goals that they are able to get is really only a bonus. Unfortunately our girls havent had a Netball post that has been at the right height for them to practice on until a couple of weeks ago, so they are a little rusty on that skill, but as long as they are getting a go at shooting in the game thats what really matters!
The Pippies came up against a team today where most of the girls were 8yrs so they had a definate advantage over us but I think we held our own really well. The girls had some really good channels of play down the court and let go of the ball a lot better than in the past. They are all working hard on that skill!
Their defence continues to improve and we got a lot of intercepts and chased the loose balls really well. Kendyll continues to make lots of improvements too, I can see her being a really nice player in the future. Demi - Great shadow defending. I was so impressed when I saw her doing this so well, it was only last week that she started to 'understand' what infront means! We were calling it out to her all the time and she kept standing beside her player, we couldnt figure out why! Thats a great effort Demi.
Great work girls!
Ps - Marli - I didnt see you duck....... excellent!
Fun Net has Started, .........At last!!
FUN NET HAS STARTED ,..........AT LAST!!
Yippi, fun net has started. My youngest daughter has been waiting for 2 months, ready to go since registration, only to see her big sister start Netta weeks prior to her starting fun net. I think she almost exploded with antisipation!
She had a great time, the group that they have this year is much smaller (at the moment) than last years, which as far as I am concerned is great as they get more attention. And - sorry mums who's kids were there last year- there looks to be some very talented little girls in this group. Most of them moved really well, and were well coordinated so they aready have a really good start at learning the multitude of skills needed to play netball. Heid's was bursting with energy, she was so excited and put her all into all the 'games' that they played. Good on you. I think I got as much enjoyment out of watching her as she got doing fun net.
Keep it up, we think its great that you love it.
Yippi, fun net has started. My youngest daughter has been waiting for 2 months, ready to go since registration, only to see her big sister start Netta weeks prior to her starting fun net. I think she almost exploded with antisipation!
She had a great time, the group that they have this year is much smaller (at the moment) than last years, which as far as I am concerned is great as they get more attention. And - sorry mums who's kids were there last year- there looks to be some very talented little girls in this group. Most of them moved really well, and were well coordinated so they aready have a really good start at learning the multitude of skills needed to play netball. Heid's was bursting with energy, she was so excited and put her all into all the 'games' that they played. Good on you. I think I got as much enjoyment out of watching her as she got doing fun net.
Keep it up, we think its great that you love it.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Pippies Draw
Pippies Netta Netball Draw
6/5/06 8.30am court 6
13/5/06 9.30am court 1
20/5/06 9.30am court 6
27/5/06 8.30am court1
03/6/06 8.30am court 6
10/6/06 NO NETBALL CHALLENG CUP
17/6/06 8.30am court 3
24/6/06 9.30am court 7
01/7/06 NO NETBALL - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
08/7/06 NO NETBALL - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
15/7/06 9.30am court 1
22/7/06 8.30am court 6
29/7/06 NO NETBALL - COUNTRY CARNIVAL
05/8/06 8.30am court 1
12/8/06 9.30am court 6
19/8/06 8.30am court 1
26/8/06 8.30am court 5
8.30am Games - please be at the courts ready to warm up by 8.15am
9.30am Games - please be at the courts ready to warm up by 9.15am
6/5/06 8.30am court 6
13/5/06 9.30am court 1
20/5/06 9.30am court 6
27/5/06 8.30am court1
03/6/06 8.30am court 6
10/6/06 NO NETBALL CHALLENG CUP
17/6/06 8.30am court 3
24/6/06 9.30am court 7
01/7/06 NO NETBALL - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
08/7/06 NO NETBALL - SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
15/7/06 9.30am court 1
22/7/06 8.30am court 6
29/7/06 NO NETBALL - COUNTRY CARNIVAL
05/8/06 8.30am court 1
12/8/06 9.30am court 6
19/8/06 8.30am court 1
26/8/06 8.30am court 5
8.30am Games - please be at the courts ready to warm up by 8.15am
9.30am Games - please be at the courts ready to warm up by 9.15am
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Sunshine Coasts Winners
Division 2 16 years WINNERS!
Congratulations to the 16 years Sunshine Coast team. They won their State Age Division on the weekend. They played AWESOME (Jo you will love that!!). They won all their games so I have been told! What a great achievement. The coach of this team is also my teams assistant coach and I can tell you that she was over the moon. All the hard work that the team and coach put in has been worth it! I have seen them train - they turn up before their A grade competition game and train and then play against teams that are all older and more experienced than they are so they can get some really good game training in. Our premier league team also came to a training game day to play them 2 times. The poor girls played 4 games in a row to get ready for the State Age Championships, so they really deserve the win. GOOD WORK! Everyone is really chuffed......
Congratulations to the 16 years Sunshine Coast team. They won their State Age Division on the weekend. They played AWESOME (Jo you will love that!!). They won all their games so I have been told! What a great achievement. The coach of this team is also my teams assistant coach and I can tell you that she was over the moon. All the hard work that the team and coach put in has been worth it! I have seen them train - they turn up before their A grade competition game and train and then play against teams that are all older and more experienced than they are so they can get some really good game training in. Our premier league team also came to a training game day to play them 2 times. The poor girls played 4 games in a row to get ready for the State Age Championships, so they really deserve the win. GOOD WORK! Everyone is really chuffed......
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