D1/U15s- ADELAIDE: Defenders

U15s DEFENDERS NETBALL CLINIC – ADELAIDE | 2-DAY SERIES

DAY 1 – FOOTWORK, AGILITY & DEFENSIVE MOVEMENT

DAY 2 – SPEED, VERTICAL & AERIAL DEFENCE

Designed specifically for developing netball athletes aged 13–14 years, this 2-day clinic series focuses on the movement, speed and defensive skills required to become a stronger and more effective defender.

Suitable for GK, GD, WD and defensive C players, with both days connecting athletic development directly to position-specific defensive situations.

DAY 1 – FOOTWORK, AGILITY & DEFENSIVE MOVEMENT

Day 1 focuses on developing quick, controlled defensive footwork to help athletes stay connected to attackers, close space and create more opportunities to win possession.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Defensive footwork and agility

• Quick changes of direction

• One-on-one defence

• Tracking attacking movement

• Body positioning and closing space

• Defensive recovery footwork

• Hands-over pressure and clean contesting

• Reading leads, cuts and re-offers

• Position-specific movement for GK, GD, WD and C

DATE: Saturday 26 September

TIME: 2-3PM

LOCATION: ICA Sportzworkx Stepney

DAY 2 – SPEED, VERTICAL & AERIAL DEFENCE

Day 2 focuses on developing the speed, acceleration and aerial ability defenders need to close down attackers, contest possession and create turnovers.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Defensive acceleration and closing speed

• First-step quickness and reaction

• Recovery speed

• Accelerating into intercept opportunities

• Vertical jump and elevation

• Take-off and landing mechanics

• Aerial intercepts and ball contests

• Rebounding and second efforts

• Applying speed and elevation to defensive situations

DATE: Sunday 27 September

TIME: 12-1PM

LOCATION: ICA Sportzworkx Stepney

AGE: 13–14 years only

POSITIONS: GK | GD | WD | C

COST:

$90 AUD per athlete, per day

$170 AUD for both days – SAVE $10

Athletes can attend one or both days, with each clinic providing a different defensive training focus.

Our goal is to develop defenders who can move quickly, stay connected, apply pressure, compete strongly for possession and create more turnovers.

LIMITED TO ONLY 10 ATHLETES PER SESSION

Small numbers allow for more individual coaching, technical corrections and position-specific feedback throughout each clinic.

Secure your place early to avoid missing out.