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Updated Netball Play with Rules – Now available!

NETBALL PLAY WITH RULES

“Discover the latest netball rules and detailed explanations in the newly updated ‘Netball Play with Rules’.

 

The ultimate guide every netball enthusiast needs to                      master the game!”

Perfect for:  Teams/clubs/schools/coaches/umpires/spectators —order in bulk to save big.

Rally your friends to fill up your order and enjoy the benefits.

Complete this google form and email proof of payment to anniekloppers@gmail.com

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ORDERS:

  • Play with Rules
  • Coaching Manual in Afrikaans + English.

  • NoMoSor Feet (socks to prevent blisters and sore feet)
  • Mentor Book

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#3 – Netball Rule Conversation – Virtual

JOIN THE THIRD VIRTUAL CONVERSATION ABOUT NETBALL RULES

Due to more requests from umpires/coaches/players a third virtual zoom meeting on the “old and new” NETBALL RULES will take place.

SESSION 1 – Monday 29 April

SESSION 2 – Monday 6 May

The conversation consists of 2 Sessions. If you register you need to attend both of the sessions.  No recordings or certificates will be available.

This conversation is extremely valuable to prepare you for accredited courses in your district.  It’s also important for coaches and players who will take to court to know what the new rules are and how to coach and apply it on court.

As mentioned, this is a refresher conversation about ALL the rules.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact me on my email:  anniekloppers@gmail.com

To register click on this link or copy this link in your browser to do your booking on the google form.  The banking details are on the form.  Enrol at the latest by Monday 29 April at 12:00.

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R150 in total for both sessions

18:00-20:30

After you have registered and paid a zoom link will be emailed to you on the Sunday.  Those of you who need an invoice for payment, send me an email with the number of persons who wants to register and billing details.  All participants need to complete the google doc in order to get the zoom link.

(If these dates don’t suit you, you can get 40+ participants together and I can do the 2 Sessions at dates that suits us all.)

Looking forward to walk this journey with you!

You don't need to be great to start but you do need to start to be great!

Invitation to attend Netball Umpires Rule Conversation

To All:

Umpires/Coaches/Players/Spectators

Join a Conversation about Netball Rules.

In dept discussion about the “old + new” rules via Zoom.

The Virtual Conversation (see inserted advert) has already started.  The conversation consists of 2 Sessions.   Session 1 took place already. The second Session takes place 22 April, repeated on 23 April (participants can choose which date suits them best).

Because more wants to join the conversation they can do so by attending session 2 on one of the two days explained above             and join on Monday 29 April for a repeat of session 1.

In summary, you can:
1. Attend the second session this Monday or Tuesday.
2. Join us on the following Monday 29 April for a repeat of the first session.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to contact me on my email:

anniekloppers@gmail.com

To register click on this link or copy this link in your browser to do your booking on the google form.  The banking details are also on the form.  Enrol by Monday 22 April at 12:00.  The zoom links will be emailed to you.

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R150 for both sessions

18:00-20:15

Looking forward to walk this journey with you!

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NoMoSor – Feet!

BE KIND TO YOUR FEET

In sports that involve frequent directional changes, it’s important to keep your feet comfortable and protected.  When feet move inside the shoe it results in blisters, sore toes, and other foot-related issues.

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In sports like netball, basketball, tennis, soccer, rugby, squash and bowling in cricket quick movements and sudden stops put a lot of stress on your feet that often goes beyond the protection of your shoes and the type of socks you wear. Hiking long distances often causes sore feet.

A product designed to protect your feet from these in shoe movements can help prevent discomfort and pain and allows you to focus on your game. As a result, your performance is not affected, and you do not miss games due to sore feet during tournaments and heavy training. Take care of your feet and sustain your performance with additional support and stability.

It also fits well in hard shoes, such as work boots, to guard against discomfort or blisters and sore spots on your feet that result from wearing hard shoes for long periods. It improves the fit and feel of your shoes, providing additional cushioning and support where you need it most.

This product was initially designed to alleviate the discomfort caused by army boots on long and difficult hikes in full gear. It has since been used by two Protea Netball players who found it to be more effective than traditional methods such as plasters and toe caps in preventing blisters and blue toes during matches. 

“Game changer!”

Using the product:

First wet it and rinse it out.  Once it is damp, place it on your bare feet and then put on your socks. If the product dries out on your feet, simply wet it again to reactivate its protective properties. It is important to ensure that your toenails are trimmed and do not have uneven edges, as this can cause damage to the fabric of the product.

Storing the product:

Wash and rinse it thoroughly before storing it in a moist state in an air-dried packet. This will help to maintain the integrity of the product and ensure that it is ready for use the next time you need it.

The price of the product is R150 per pair, which is a reasonable investment for those who want to protect their feet from blisters, sore toes, and other foot-related issues.

Small          UK 5 – 8
Medium   UK 8.5 – 10
Large         UK 10+

A small quantity will be available 5+6 July.  Further orders available from 20 July.

Order form:   (This form includes the Coaching Manual)

Order Form – NETBALL IN ACTION + NoMoSor Feet

Look after yourself first | Take care of yourself, Just be happy, Take care

Coaching Manual by Annie Kloppers

COACHING MANUAL 

Available in English and Afrikaans

A4 – Ring binding  – 70 pages – One sided printing

The book contains illustrations of the 1995 World Cup team, of which I was a member. We won the Silver Medal by defeating New Zealand.

This book is a testament to my unwavering motivation to keep netball alive with excitement and challenge for both coaches and players.

Coaches often face the daunting challenge of running out of ideas, leading to a loss of enthusiasm for the game among both themselves and the players.

Covering all the essential netball skills I’ve honed throughout my career; this book equips you with valuable knowledge to successfully apply in your coaching journey.

Extracts from the Manual:

   All the Rules important for the Coach and Player are also illustrated.

TO ORDER

R380 per book

Please complete the order form and email it to anniekloppers@gmail.com

Order Form – NETBALL IN ACTION

Order Form – NETBALL IN ACTION

Anso Kemp – IUA status renewed.

Congratulations to Anso Kemp who will now hold her IUA status until August 2026.

She has been endorsed at the Commonwealth Games that took place in England.

With her is Tara Warner, Bronwen Adams, Alison Harrison and Louise Travis.

Requirements for Tests 

International Testing Panel (ITP) 

WN appoints a panel of qualified and experienced persons to undertake testing for the award.  Although ITP members are spread over different regions, they are authorised to test worldwide.   

 Who conducts the test? 

Two ITP members shall conduct a test and must undertake no other duties during the test.   The testers are required to watch the entire match, unless the standard of the match is deemed inadequate or the umpire is unable to complete the match because of illness/injury, in which case the test should be aborted and a new test may be scheduled. 

 Test game 

A test will consist of one match (minimum of 60 minutes play).  The match must be a fast, competitive game of a standard that will test the umpire’s skill level and indicate his/her ability to control international matches.  As a guideline, the match standard is defined as being between two teams ranked in the top ten in the world, provided it meets the above requirements.    It is the responsibility of the testers to determine if the match provides a suitable standard of play or not. 

Scheduling of Tests 

  • Although it is desirable that umpires are tested in their own country, this is not a requirement. 
  • Where umpires are officiating regularly in events of a suitable standard it is likely tests will be arranged on these events. [This would include matches in the ANZ Championships as well as selected matches in the English Superleague (ESL) and other leagues of a similar standard.] 
  • For other umpires, WN will locate suitable international games (usually as part of a test series or tournament).  
  • A test may be scheduled at any time up to eighteen months before or after the expiry date of the previous test pass. 

 Assessment Standards 

Criteria for Assessment 

Assessment is based on graded performance standards in eight competency areas Grades range from 1 (high level of performance) to 4 (low level of performance).  Competencies are: 

(1) Position & Timing (2) Vision (3) Game Management & Protocols (4) Contact (5) Obstruction (6) Advantage (7) Minor Infringements (8) Communication & Penalties. 

Agreement of Testers 

When determining grades, the two testers must come to mutually agreed conclusions.  

Pass Standard 

To gain an IUA pass, an umpire’s grade total must not exceed 18.  If an umpire fails a test, at least 6 months must elapse before a further test may be taken. 

Recommendation for Additional Test 

If an umpire fails a test but gains a grade total of 19 or 20, a further test will be recommended. The recommendation is based on the expectation that the umpire could improve his/her performance to a pass level. Each test stands alone, thus feedback is given after the first test and a report provided. 

Which position do you play?

GOAL DEFENCE GD – or – GOAL KEEPER GK

Goal defenders are netball’s great chameleons, required to be fast-moving, canny and adaptable to change. They may have to fly for every contest with an aerial specialist or execute a quiet, grinding game in the shadow of more a dazzling defensive partner, who picks off loose balls generated by their tireless work.

As a defender in netball, the goal is to gain possession of the ball from the opposing team. This can be achieved by interception or even blocking the opposing team players. Positioning is critical as you need to be able to read the play and stay ready for any opportunity to intercept the ball. The ball should be the centre of your attention as a defender and you should always stay alert for any opportunities to take possession of the ball from the opposing team.

Reading the play

A good defender should have the ability to predict where the ball is going and judge the best times to try and intercept the ball as well as which players need to be marked from the attacking team. Remember that the long and high passes by the attacking team are easier to intercept than the shorter, lower/chest passes. Keep an eye out for these opportunities and make the most of your intercepts. 

Stay alert

This sounds very simple but it is often harder than it sounds. Paying attention to the movements of other players on both your team and other opposing team is very important if you are defending. If the attacking team goes for a shot at goal then you need to stay alert and ready for any rebounds that will enable your team to take up possession of the ball.

Be confident

Defending in netball is really all about being confident on the court and asserting yourself. Don’t be afraid to hassle the attacker to put them off their game and hopefully get them to make a mistake that you can capitalize on by taking possession of the ball for your team.

Height doesn’t matter

A lot of the great netball defenders are slightly shorter as this allows them to be slightly agiler and means that they can move very quickly. They should also be able to hassle for the ball and have a good vertical jump. Being tall isn’t as important as a defender but your confidence and jump are!

Fast Feet

Being able to move around the court at speed will always help you to be a better defender. Moving quickly will not only help to give you more opportunities but also help to tire out the players on the opposing team. When these players become worn out they will tend to make more mistakes which, as a defender means that you will have more opportunities to gain possession.

 

Size doesn’t matter!

It’s the attitude that count’s.

RULE

8.1 (ii) Start of Play

The game of netball can only be played it there are at least 5 players on court, one of whom  must play centre.

8.1.1 Failure to Take the Court

If the team is not able to take the court within 30 seconds: the umpires will award the match to the opposing team.

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