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Netball - essential skills and techniques Netball standing shot

These essential skills and step-by-step resources will explain the techniques required to successfully perform a range of actions in netball.

Part of Physical EducationNetball

Netball standing shot

An effective and accurate shot completed by the goal shooter and goal attack.

Stage one

  • Stand with feet shoulder width apart on the balls of your feet.
  • Keep the body straight in a forward-facing position.

Stage two

  • Place non-shooting hand on the side of the ball and the shooting hand at the back of the ball.
  • Fingers are slightly open, with the ball resting in the fingers, holding the ball high above the head.
  • Elbows slightly flexed, lined in the direction of the post.
  • Flex knees and elbows, not allowing the ball to drop behind your head.
  • Keep trunk straight.

Stage three

  • Extend the ankles, knees and elbows.
  • Flex the wrists as the ball is released off the fingers.
  • Straighten your legs by extending the knees at the same time as you release the ball.
  • End the shot standing on tiptoes with your arms extended and fingers pointing towards the ring.

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