- Learn correct passing, catching and landing techniques.
Good Preparation is Important!!
- Undertake training prior to competition to ensure readiness to play
- Always warm up, stretch and cool down. A recent netball study found that not warming up before a game increases the risk of injury by 48%.
- Undergo fitness programs to develop aerobic fitness, strength, balance, co-ordination and flexibility.
The Y-Nots are continuing with their losing streak. However, tonight we didn't just lose, we were flogged........41-17!!!
We copped a couple of injuries tonight too. Lisa Boxall took a knock to the jaw by one of the opposition men, and then not long after the ball hit her face in the same place - OUCH!!
Then in the final quarter, Ian tried to pull up (he was playing in centre) before going off side by entering the goal circle and tore his calf muscle (at least that's what he thinks he's done).
After calling time and limping to the side of the court, he applied ice and sat out the rest of the game. We all left the Aurora Stadium feeling rather deflated, and Ian requested that we call into the Chemist on the way home to see if we could hire some crutches!!
Guess what - all their crutches were out on hire - so he's out of luck. He hobbled up the stairs when we got home and dropped on the lounge, calling out for The Medical Book !! Fuzz also found her notes and handouts on sports injuries for him to read up on.
The Medical information states that if his injury is serious (he says it's really bad) then it will take around 21 days before he can play sport again!!!
Darren & Bec Boxall teamed really well in Defence in the first three quarters and Bec continued to perform well in GA in the final quarter.
Fuzz shot very well in the first half and also tried hard in the WA position later in the game. Melissah Collins took a few good intercepts in the WD position tonight as well. Phil Stoneman played in the WA and Centre positions and made way for Fuzz to take Ian's position when he had to leave the court due to injury.
With improved passing and slowing our game down, I'm sure we can get a win next time !!
We now have a rest next week due to Show Day, so hopefully we'll be back the following week fit and raring to go !!!
Cheers
Lisa
