Performing a shoulder pass in netball
A shoulder pass is a very dynamic, fast and long pass. This enables a team to switch positions on court very quickly to either find a player in space or break defensive screens. However, a shoulder pass may not be thrown from the defensive third to the attacking third without being handled in the middle third.
This video looks at shoulder and overhead pass techniques used in netball
Stage one
- Player's feet should be shoulder width apart in opposition.
- Opposite foot forward to throwing arm.
- Stand on balls of feet with toes pointing toward target, and knees slightly bent.
- Hold the ball at head height, slightly behind your head.
- Elbow should be at a 90° angle.
- Fingers spread behind the ball.
Stage two
- Step in the direction of the pass by transferring your body weight from back foot to front foot.
- Pull the arm through with the elbow leading.
- To follow through, fully extend your arm and wrist.
- Point your fingers in the same direction as the pass, with palms facing down.