special sections focusing on play in the back, middle, and front third of the court.

Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Series, this book is the single, best guide to competing successfully in this action-packed sport.

AUDIENCE

Reference for netball coaches and players.

CONTENTS

Preface
The Steps to Success Staircase
The Game of Netball
Step 1. Catching: Safe and Sure Hands
Step 2. Passing: Throws to Know
Step 3. Footwork: Quick and Controlled
Step 4. Shooting: Aiming High
Step 5. Attacking: Make Your Move
Step 6. Defending: Make Your Mark
Step 7. Combining Skills: Put It All Together
Step 8. Team Play: Strategies and Space
Step 9. The Back Third: Focus on Defence
Step 10. The Centre Third: Linking Defence and Attack
Step 11. The Front Third: Scoring From the Attack
Appendix A: Netball Rules
Rating Your Netball Progress
Glossary
About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Wilma Shakespear is the director of the Queensland Academy of Sport, a major high-performance center for more than 500 world-class athletes in Australia. Her contributions to the sport of netball include a world championship as a player and two as a coach, as well as pioneering work as the first head coach of netball at the Australian Institute of Sport. In this position Shakespear was the world's first professional coach of an elite netball program. At 26, she was also the youngest national coach ever appointed in Australia.

Shakespear has also made significant contributions to the advancement of women's sports in Australia and throughout the world. She originated the Women's Coaching Development Program at the Australian Institute of Sport and served on the steering committee for the "Sportswomen Step Forward" Conference in 1991. She is a founding member of Womensport Queensland, a group of sportswomen working to raise the profile and achievement of women in sport. For her continuing efforts Shakespear received the Order of Merit from the Australian Institute of Sport as well as her country's coveted Order of Australia.

Wilma Shakespear lives in Brisbane with her husband, Peter, and her children, Susan and David. Her leisure activities include gardening, painting, and renovations.

WORDS OF PRAISE

"The book is ideal for young players as well as an excellent resource for coaches, teachers and parents. I can thoroughly recommend this book to all those who wish to imporove their understanding and knowledge of the game of netball."

"One of the roles of a coach is to help players become more responsible in improving their own performance. The approach used here helps to further an understanding of the game and its principles, while providing excellent material for analyzing and developing skills. A very useful resource for players and coaches."

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