Count Me In by Lisa Gibbs

Author:Lisa Gibbs
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
Published: 2016-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

Janet called for everyone’s attention. ‘Now that you’re warmed up, I have a new drill for you.’ She smiled at Sahar. ‘I have a feeling that your speed will be a big help with this drill.’

Sahar glowed with pleasure at her words.

Janet explained that they would be working in groups of three. One player would throw the ball, one player would be Wing Attack, and the third would be Wing Defence.

‘In this drill, the Wing Attack stands still to receive a pass. The Wing Defence stands behind the Wing Attack and, when the pass comes, zips around in front of the Wing Attack to try to intercept the pass.’

Janet chose Maia and Prani to demonstrate. She threw the ball to Maia in Wing Attack. Prani, in Wing Defence, used quick little steps to run around in front of Maia to steal the ball.

Sahar watched intently. It seemed to be all about timing and moving quickly.

Prani danced with the ball in her hands. ‘I did it! I did it!’ She spun around and deliberately bumped into Maddy.

Sahar laughed with the other girls, and joined Maia and Sienna for the drill.

At first, Sahar was content to pass the ball and then take a turn as the Wing Attack, who just stands in one place. But she was soon keen for a turn at Wing Defence. When it was her go to try to intercept the pass, she stood ready behind Sienna, her knees bent and her mind concentrating on timing her move.

As Maia released the ball, Sahar took one step to the side of Sienna and then curved her body sideways to catch the ball cleanly.

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