POSITION SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES -
FOR PLAYERS

Players may find the following information beneficial when considering what our selectors are looking for.

General attributes to look for in Shooters:
High volume and accuracy under pressure
Consistency in shot technique
Shot selection – when to shoot and when to pass
Shot variations – step backs, step to the side, step ins and penalty shots
Variety of attacking moves
Acceleration off the mark
Strong leads to the ball
Understanding of space and space protection
Looks to the post
Open vision
Entry into circle
Ability to work in ‘partnership’ with other shooter and attack unit
Ability to use and understand screens
Reads the play well
Good understanding of what is happening around them
Strong rebounder
Good defensive skills (one on one, change of direction, recovery, hands over ball, delay and deny a drive)



General attributes to look for In Wing Attack:
Acceleration off the mark
Clear and decisive pass selection
Variation in timing of release of ball in relation to the situation
Range of attacking moves
Speed in change of direction (footwork)
Selection of ball delivery  (finesse and ‘touch’ )
Awareness of space and team mates
Understanding of what is happening around them
Ability to get onto and deliver from the circle edge
Ability to balance on circle edge and controlling offside
Positioning – ability to hold space on circle edge
Feeding or defence of feeds
Open vision
Good defensive skills (one on one, change of direction, recover, hands over ball, delay and deny a drive)
Ability to work in ‘partnership’ with the centre and the attack unit



General attributes to look for in Centre:
Good decision making
Strong attacking drives with a range of attacking moves
Selection of ball delivery (finesse and ‘touch’ )
Clear and decisive pass selection
Variation in timing of release of ball in relation to the situation
Good vision and space awareness
Speed in change of direction (footwork)
Ability to get onto and deliver from the circle edge
Ability to balance on circle edge and controlling offside
Positioning – ability to hold space on circle edge
•    Ability to keep opponent off the circle edge
•    Feeding or defence of feeds
•    Ability to read play and attempt to intercept (sometimes away from immediate opponent)
•    Strong defensive skills (ability to work in partnership with WD, one on one, change of direction, recover, hands over ball, delay and deny a drive)
•    Ability to work in ‘partnership’ with the Wing Attack and link both ends of the court



General attributes to look for in Wing Defence:
Acceleration off the mark
Quick footwork
Strong one on one defence
Strong defensive skills (ability to work in partnership with C, one on one, change of direction, recover, hands over ball, delay and deny a drive)
Forces opponent to run into restricted space
Ability to work in partnership with the centre and the defensive unit
Good vision and space awareness
Recognise and adapt to change of attacking strategies
Ability to read the play and anticipate flight of the ball
Ability to defend preliminary moves then come off immediate opponent to intercept
Strong delivery into attack
Selection of ball delivery
Variation in timing of release in relation to the situation



General attributes to look for in Circle Defence:
Strong one on one defence
Anticipation – reading the play
Acceleration off the mark
Recognise and adapt to change of attacking strategies
Ability to read the play and anticipate flight of the ball
Ability to defend preliminary moves then come off immediate opponent to intercept
Quick footwork
Ability to work in partnership with other circle defender and defensive unit
Ability to communicate
Strong body control
Variety of defence on shot – Lean/Jump/Intensity/Timing
Excellent rebound skills
Forces opponent to run into restricted space
Good vision and space awareness
Strong delivery into attack
Selection of ball delivery
Variation in timing of release in relation to the situation


Source: Netball Australia Selectors Resource