D1/U15s- WINDSOR: Defenders

U15s IN-CIRCLE DEFENDERS NETBALL CLINIC – WINDSOR | 3-DAY SERIES

DAY 1 – FOOTWORK & AGILITY: TRACKING & BODY POSITIONING

DAY 2 – ACCELERATION: CLOSING SPACE & RECOVERY

DAY 3 – ELEVATION & VERTICAL: INTERCEPTS & REBOUNDS

Designed specifically for developing in-circle defenders aged 13–14 years, this 3-day clinic series focuses on the movement, athleticism and defensive skills required to become a stronger and more effective circle defender.

Suitable specifically for GK and GD players, with each day connecting physical development to the demands of defending shooters inside and around the circle.

DAY 1 – FOOTWORK & AGILITY

Day 1 focuses on developing the quick, controlled footwork and body positioning required to track shooters and respond to their movement inside the circle.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Circle-defence footwork and agility

• Tracking shooter movement

• Quick changes of direction

• One-on-one body positioning

• Defending front cuts and baseline movement

• Responding to rolls and changes of direction

• Closing and protecting space

• Recovery footwork

DATE: Wednesday, 30 September

TIME: 12PM-1PM

LOCATION: Downey Park Netball Association

Northey St & Green Terrace, Windsor

DAY 2 – ACCELERATION IN THE CIRCLE

Day 2 focuses on developing the short, explosive acceleration defenders need to close space, recover and contest the ball inside the circle.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Explosive first-step acceleration

• Closing speed inside the circle

• Reacting quickly to shooter movement

• Recovery speed after being beaten

• Closing space on leads and cuts

• Accelerating into intercept opportunities

• Moving from off-body to contest

• Applying pressure without losing defensive position

• GK and GD defensive combinations

DATE: Thursday, 1 October

TIME: 12PM-1PM

LOCATION: Downey Park Netball Association

Northey St & Green Terrace, Windsor

DAY 3 – ELEVATION, VERTICAL & AERIAL DEFENCE

Day 3 focuses on developing the elevation, timing and aerial skills circle defenders need to contest shots, take intercepts and dominate rebounds.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Vertical jump and elevation

• Explosive take-off

• Jump and landing mechanics

• Timing aerial contests

• High-ball intercepts

• Rebounding technique and positioning

• Contesting feeds into the circle

• Elevation over the shot

• Second and repeat jump efforts

• Turning aerial contests into possession

DATE: Friday, 2 October

TIME: 12PM-1PM

LOCATION: Downey Park Netball Association

Northey St & Green Terrace, Windsor

AGE: 13–14 years

POSITIONS: GK | GD

COST:

$90 AUD per athlete, per day

$260 AUD for all 3 days

Athletes can attend one, two or all three days, with each session providing a different in-circle defensive focus.

Our goal is to develop circle defenders who can stay connected to shooters, close space quickly, contest cleanly and use their elevation to create more intercept and rebound opportunities.

LIMITED TO ONLY 10 ATHLETES PER SESSION

Small numbers allow for more individual coaching, technical corrections and GK/GD-specific feedback throughout each session.

Secure your place early to avoid missing out.