Netball standing shot
An effective and accurate shot completed by the goal shooter and goal attack.
Stage one
- Stand with feet shoulder width apart on the balls of your feet.
- Keep the body straight in a forward-facing position.
Stage two
- Place non-shooting hand on the side of the ball and the shooting hand at the back of the ball.
- Fingers are slightly open, with the ball resting in the fingers, holding the ball high above the head.
- Elbows slightly flexed, lined in the direction of the post.
- Flex knees and elbows, not allowing the ball to drop behind your head.
- Keep trunk straight.
Stage three
- Extend the ankles, knees and elbows.
- Flex the wrists as the ball is released off the fingers.
- Straighten your legs by extending the knees at the same time as you release the ball.
- End the shot standing on tiptoes with your arms extended and fingers pointing towards the ring.