D2/U17s-WINDSOR: Defenders

U17s DEFENDERS NETBALL CLINIC – WINDSOR | 3-DAY SERIES

DAY 1 – FOOTWORK & AGILITY

DAY 2 – SPEED & ACCELERATION

DAY 3 – VERTICAL, ELEVATION & AERIAL DEFENCE

Designed specifically for developing netball defenders aged 15–16 years, this 3-day clinic series focuses on the advanced movement, athleticism and defensive skills required to apply pressure, disrupt attacking play and create more turnovers.

Suitable for GK, GD, WD and defensive C players, with each day connecting athletic development directly to position-specific defensive movements and game situations.

DAY 1 – FOOTWORK & AGILITY

Day 1 focuses on developing quick, controlled defensive footwork to help athletes stay connected to attackers, react to movement and maintain strong defensive positioning.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Advanced defensive footwork and agility

• Quick changes of direction

• One-on-one defensive movement

• Tracking and staying connected to attackers

• Body positioning and closing space

• Defending cuts, leads and changes of direction

• Recovery footwork

• Reading and reacting to attacking movement

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

DATE: Wednesday, 30 September

TIME: 2-3PM

LOCATION: Downey Park Netball Association

Northey St & Green Terrace, Windsor

DAY 2 – SPEED & ACCELERATION

Day 2 focuses on developing the explosive acceleration and recovery speed defenders need to close space, pressure attackers and create turnover opportunities.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Explosive first-step acceleration

• Defensive closing speed

• Recovery speed after being beaten

• Reacting and accelerating to the ball

• Closing down attacking space

• Chasing and contesting leads

• Transition speed from attack to defence

• Accelerating into intercept opportunities

• Applying speed under game pressure

DATE: Thursday, 1 October

TIME: 2-3PM

LOCATION: Downey Park Netball Association

Northey St & Green Terrace, Windsor

DAY 3 – VERTICAL, ELEVATION & AERIAL DEFENCE

Day 3 focuses on developing the elevation, timing and aerial skills defenders need to compete for possession and create turnovers.

ATHLETES WILL WORK ON:

• Vertical jump and elevation

• Explosive take-off

• Jump and landing mechanics

• Timing aerial contests

• High-ball intercepts

• Rebounds and contested possession

• Hands-over pressure and elevation

• Reading the ball in flight

• Repeat jump and second-effort movements

• Turning contests into clean possession

DATE: Friday, 2 October

TIME: 2-3PM

LOCATION: Downey Park Netball Association

Northey St & Green Terrace, Windsor

AGE: 15–16 years

POSITIONS: GK | GD | WD | C

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 defensive performance focus.

Our goal is to develop defenders who can move quickly, stay connected, apply consistent pressure, read attacking play and use their athletic ability to 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.