Over the last week, people have been using social media as a tool to get their netball fix.
The Netball Family have found innovative ways to stay connected during this time through shooting challenges, home workout tips and sharing positive stories online.
We have pulled together the best bits shared on social media from the last seven days.
#StayInWorkOut creativity continues
As lockdown continues, staying as physically active as possible is more important than ever.
Through their Join the Movement campaign, Sport England is encouraging the nation to keep active and social media has been awash with creative ideas.
Together or apart, people across the nation are finding fun ways to #StayInWorkOut as Sport England have perfectly encapsulated in their newly-released campaign video.
Join the lifting, stretching, dancing or playing. Join the movement to stay active in or around your home. #StayInWorkOut pic.twitter.com/3uJ4ct8wQA
— Stay In Work Out (@StayInWorkOut) April 27, 2020
No court? No worries! The Netball Family have once again found new ways to keep playing and enjoying the sport we all love, including creating an improvised post.
@EnglandNetball #beeathome The girls doing a bit of netball practice with an improvised netball ring! Hula Hoop taped to a pole or your sister holding it! Shooting skills coming from their GS Mum! pic.twitter.com/JAVJetw3x9
— Owen David (@ODactive) May 1, 2020
The Vitality Roses have also shared yet more stay at home drills with Eleanor Cardwell providing three back garden shooting drills so you can #TakeNetballHome with Gilbert.
Sprinkling magic and beelief
To keep U11s busy bees at home and in the garden (weather permitting!), skill and creative challenges will be released weekly as part of the Bee@Home programme.
Week one was designed to sprinkle a bit of magic and beelief with a Bee Netball rainbow to download and colour in.
We have our first ‘Bee🐝Netball’ rainbow from a year one child! 🌈#rainbowtrail #ThankyouNHS @EnglandNetball @NDODerbyNotts pic.twitter.com/acLDGWrilm
— Bishoplonsdalederby (@Bishoplonsdale1) April 30, 2020
We have another ‘Bee Netball’ 🐝 Rainbow 🌈 This time from one of our Year 2 children! #RainbowTrail ⭐️@EnglandNetball @NDODerbyNotts pic.twitter.com/Q3iwWF54ge
— Bishoplonsdalederby (@Bishoplonsdale1) May 2, 2020
Week two saw a bingo card released with 12 family friendly and boredom busting activities to complete. Both resources can be downloaded here and the latest skill challenges can be viewed here.
Trick shot central in the Alternative Superleague
The Round 3 challenge in the Alternative Superleague was to create the best trick shot and the Netball Family certainly didn’t disappoint.
From shooting behind a really tall defender (read: a big tree in the garden) to successfully throwing a crumpet into the toaster, there were some fantastic entries.
Representing Surrey Storm, Florence proved that age and distance is no barrier and was crowned the winner!
Not sure if we’ve understood correctly – but here’s Florence (U12) taking on an unsighted shot from about 7m. She supports @SurreyStorm pic.twitter.com/IpHXP0JSOC
— Tim Bates (@timbo_uk_2000) April 17, 2020
Now, more than ever, Every Mind Matters
During COVID-19, it’s essential to take care of your mind as well as your body while staying at home.
With many feeling worried, anxious or isolated during these challenging times, Every Mind Matters’ new advice highlights that there are lots of things we can do to look after our mental wellbeing.
One of the top tips is to maintain contact with friends, teammates and family via phone and video calls and the Vitality Roses have been doing just that with regular sessions together.
Join us for a Wiggle & Giggle
May is National Walking Month and England Netball are celebrating by inviting the Netball Family to the Biggest Virtual Wiggle and Giggle at 18:30 on Thursday 14 May 2020.
To get involved, all you need is an internet connection, trainers, some space to move and a drink.
Further details, including how to join the Walking Netball session, will follow in due course so keep your eyes peeled.
Make sure to return next week to see a comprehensive round-up of the most exciting netball content from the last week!
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