Written by Lize Botha
Written by Lize Botha
Written by Lize Botha
Written by Lize Botha
We have all seen it, and most of us have done it. A bad pass, a missed shot, or a call we do not agree with, and suddenly our shoulders drop, our head sinks, and we let out a sigh. It happens at every level, from school teams to the pros. That small reaction says […]
Written by Lize Botha
From thrilling international clashes to highly competitive domestic leagues, 2025 has delivered a netball season filled with standout moments, tactical evolution, and rising stars. In this wrap-up, we explore the key competitions across Australia (Suncorp Super Netball), New Zealand (ANZ Premiership), England (Netball Super League), and South Africa (Telkom Netball League). We also take a […]
Written by Lize Botha
The 2025 TNL introduced a range of exciting incorporations in the face of netball development in South Africa. The introduction of the Super Shot, Protea u21 team in Division 1, and the Zambezi invitational side provided new elements to how the tournament is played. This year’s league showcased emerging talent, strategic gameplay, and the well-known […]
Written by Lize Botha
The England Roses were long seen as consistent semi-finalists – respected for their discipline and effort but rarely regarded as serious contenders for world titles. That perception changed dramatically in the last decade. Through strategic leadership, tactical evolution, and the emergence of world-class players, England has become one of the most competitive and dangerous teams […]
Written by Lize Botha
Welcome to the final part of the blog series on perception. To recap, in the first blog, we discussed the theories of perception, highlighting that perception in netball isn’t just instinct – it’s a trainable skill rooted in psychology. From early theories to modern coaching approaches, understanding how we read space, anticipate play, and react […]
Written by Lize Botha
Written by Lize Botha
In the previous blog post on perception, we looked at original theorists such as Sigmund Freud and newer theorists such as Dr. Derek Panchuk. The idea was that training perception comes down to the subconscious mind, where we need to train certain scenarios for us to recognize them in a game situation. Although this is […]
Written by Lize Botha
The Spar Proteas… how we have come a long way. We made a post a few weeks ago asking our followers to vote on which country’s netball they were most interested in… New Zealand’s Silver Ferns took the W for their unique style of play, precision in attack and defence, and their closely contested test […]