Pivoting in netball
The pivoting action is a swivel movement that allows the player to move on a fixed axis to either pass or shoot.
Stage one
- Run towards the ball and jump by extending the legs and ankles.
- Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the ball.
- Bring your hands out in front of your body at chest height with fingers spread open and pointing up.
Stage two
- In the air catch the ball with thumbs an inch or two apart making a 鈥榃鈥 shape.
- Land on the ball of one foot on the ground.
- Flex your knee and ankle as your foot hits the floor.
Stage three
- Stand with knees slightly bent and your feet shoulder width apart.
- Bring the ball into your body to protect it.
- Pivot by rotating yourself on the ball of your landing foot.
- Keep your upper body straight and head up.
- Make sure the hip of your pivoting leg is pointing in the direction you are aiming to pass the ball in.
- You can move or step with the other foot any number of times.
- You are not allowed to lift the foot you are pivoting on before you release the ball.