All positions
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
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
Roses to watch
- GK
Geva Mentor
England netball legend — record caps, world-class GK with peerless court IQ.
- GK
Funmi Fadoju
Athletic, explosive GK — England's exciting next-generation defender.