How to Play Netball Better

Add more exercise to your schedule.

Try to do more than thirty minutes of walking a day. If you're at school, try to join in any sport games or activities to give you the opportunity to exercise with others. Do as much as you can to become fitter. It is very important that you can run a lot and be agile during a netball game.

Practice your skills with a friend or with your coach.

It's important to practice throwing, catching, defending and attacking. Make sure you know these skills well.

Know the game.

Know the positions, offsides and rules inside out. Read as many books about the game as you can or read online tutorials about netball that can give you more knowledge about the game.

Join a netball club if you haven't joined one yet.

It is a perfect way to learn more about the game from a coach.

Ask your coach or friends questions about the game.

Don't ask them really tricky questions. Also, don't pressure them but just ask them when they are free or when the subject has popped up.

Watch some professional netball games.

Visualizing a netball game gives you a good understanding of the game. It can even help you in your game. It doesn't matter if the games are on TV or at school, always watch a game when a game is going on.

Try different positions in the game as you increase in confidence.

There are so many to choose from. You might find you prefer new positions over the ones you started out in. Whatever you do, remember that the main rule of the game is to have fun, play safe, be a good sport. Most of all, be confident and remember that practice makes perfect!