Aside from being fit enough to keep up with your player you need to learn how to “actively defend” against the opposing player to disrupt the other teams’ attacking strategies. Creating effective defence can be difficult during a game because you have to adapt as your opposition starts to identify your plans, therefore you need […] Read more…
7 Best Netball YouTube Channels to Follow for Tips and Fitness
Like most team and contact sports, netball requires a certain level of physical fitness to be competitive and healthy. Whether you’re a professional, an amateur, or just a recreational player, being in great condition allows you to play longer and avoid injuries. If you’re looking for workouts and tips to improve your skills and conditioning, […] Read more…
5 Ankle Stability Exercises for Netball Players
Ankle injuries are a common occurrence in the sport of netball. The sudden burst of speed, change of pace and direction, and jumping all put stress on the ankle. Good balance and a stable lower body allow athletes to compete with a lower risk of injuries. Here are 5 ankle stability exercises for netball players […] Read more…
Ways To Watch The Netball Quad Series 2018
The Netball Quad Series 2018 is now in full swing! I find netball so hard to come by on TV! It’s hard to find somewhere to watch it so I thought I’d do an easy place you can catch all the action for this year’s Quad Series. The competition is fierce, and down under this […] Read more…
Indoor Netball: Learning About an Exciting Netball Variation
As a lover of netball, I am ashamed to say I haven’t tried indoor netball yet! I love the idea of mixing the sport but there are so many variations that differ from country to country that it can make it hard to have a universal set of rules. Luckily, Zac approached me to guest […] Read more…
7 Netball Nail Art Ideas
Since I am off the Netball at the moment I have to look for new ways to get my fix and these netball nail art inspirations are just the way to do it! I am spending far too much time trying to come up with new designs, I even did a Tiffany Inspired Nail Art […] Read more…
The Power of Plyometrics
What are plyometrics? How can they help you and what to watch out for! Plus some exercises to get you started! Ok, so what am I talking about? Plyometric exercises are moves that focus on increasing your speed-strength (or power). They are also known as explosive exercises and these are particularly useful for those who play […] Read more…
Films For Motivation
In need of motivation? If you are adamant you want to sit in front of the TV, what better way than to watch something that inspires you to get up and do something afterwards? I do a lot of home workouts so putting on a motivating film really helps me to push myself harder and keep me […] Read more…
Learning All About HIIT Training & How It Helps
Let’s get the low-down on HIIT training You may hear this acronym a lot, but it can be intimidating to know what this means or what it means for you! I am answering all the questions about HIIT training and exercises. What is HIIT? It stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. As the name suggests these […] Read more…
Strength Training Info For Beginners
Strength training has been increasingly added to athletes and runners’ training programs recently. Specifically, in the last couple of years, athletes are noticing better running times and improved performance, as well as feeling better during their activities which the attribute to the integration of strength training into their routine. Strength training is also important for […] Read more…