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are all important.
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GK Defends direct opponent GS
with one-on-one defence within the goal third.
Take throw-in on goal-line and halfway up sidelines in goal third.
Skills of anticipation, interception, rebounding and one-on-one defence.
GD Defends direct opponent GA with
one-on-one defence in goal third & centre third. Works with GK in goal
circle. Supports through court attack. Skills of
anticipation, interception & rebounding are needed.
WD Works in the centre and defence
third. Opponent is the WA. Can be used as an attacking
player at the centre pass and through court to the attacking transverse
line. Support through court attack. Skills of one-one
defence, anticipation and interception are needed
Centre Can move over the whole
court, but not into the goal circles. Acts as a link player
between the defence third and the attacking third. Defends the
opposing centre one-on-one. Skills of passing, footwork & vision
WA is able to move in centre third
& attacking goal third, but not the goal circle. Main feeder & passer
of the ball to shooters. Works with GA to gain centre passes.
Defends WD one-on-one. Skills needed are quick dodges, ability to turn
fully & use a variety of passes
GA can move in centre & attacking
thirds. Able to shoot for goal. Works closely with WA to gain
centre pass, and with GS to score goals. Defends GD one-on-one.
Requires wise use of space, communication with WA & GS, shooting &
rebounding skills
GS moves in and around goal third
goal circle. Main role is to shoot goals. Communicates with GA.
Defends GK one-on-one. Short, sharp movements, shooting & rebounding
skills are required
