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GK
Last line, first thought

Goal Keeper

Defend the post. Last line of defence — everything you do dictates the team's confidence.

Defensive goal third + defensive circle

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Where GK can move

Court map

Where GK can move

Coloured zones show the thirds and circles GK is allowed into. Cross the line and the umpire calls offside — so footwork around the third lines is a core skill.

Allowed: Defensive goal third + defensive circle

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Train it

Drills

  • 01

    Shot defence stance

    Hold a shot-defence position for 10 seconds × 10 reps. Build leg endurance.

  • 02

    Tip recovery

    Tip a feed, sprint to gather, throw a long pass to the centre. 20 reps.

  • 03

    Circle-edge intercept

    Read the feeder's eyes — break for the intercept on cue. 25 reps.

Build the engine

Fitness tips

  • Standing reach

    Daily mobility for shoulders + thoracic spine. Reach is your superpower.

  • Plyometric jumps

    Single-leg bounds + tuck jumps 3× per week.

  • Core anti-rotation

    Pallof press, landmine rotations. Stay strong through contact.

Who owns it

Famous players

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    Geva Mentor

    England netball legend — record caps, world-class GK with peerless court IQ.

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    Funmi Fadoju

    Athletic, explosive GK — England's exciting next-generation defender.

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