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.
Kira Rothwell’s Sweeping Success
From socks for agility ladders to hula hoops for posts, shooting while bouncing up and down on a trampoline to attempting unsighted shots from behind a tall tree, we’ve seen some awesome creativity from the Netball Family during lockdown.
England U21 and London Pulse netballer Kira Rothwell has shared the latest in a long line of netball innovations to keep training going.
Safe to say, the idea has become a sweeping success on social…
No defending partner at the moment? No problem – meet my new defence buddy 😂🪑🧹 name suggestions are welcome @Pulse_Netball @EnglandNetball @GilbertNetball pic.twitter.com/hlghfRftFx
— KiraRothwell (@kira_rothwell) June 12, 2020
Virtual Netball Club Vibes
It’s been another busy week at the Virtual Netball Club with the excitement clear to see on social media!
Looking forward to @Sasha_Corbin Netball session this Sunday! A great benefit of being part of the @EnglandNetball VNC 🌹🏐 who’s joining me? @ActiveEssex
— Hayley Pegg (@runnerhlp) June 13, 2020
With live junior and senior sessions, strength and conditioning training with the Vitality Roses, and exclusive content with Jess Thirlby, there’s lots to explore and get involved in.
Members, don’t forget to check your emails on Monday for next week’s schedule!
National School Sport Week at Home
Taking place from 20th to 26th June, the annual National School Sport Week campaign celebrates the importance of school sport in enhancing young people’s well-being.
Just one week to go until National School Sport Week at Home! There's still time to register if you haven't already. If you're already signed up, we'd love you to share with us what you have planned for the week below! https://t.co/JcUPFNMOkW #NSSWtogether @skysports pic.twitter.com/jWKxwAChd5
— Youth Sport Trust (@YouthSportTrust) June 13, 2020
The Youth Sport Trust has teamed up with Sky Sports with the aim of uniting the country and showing the power of sport to bring people together during isolation.
The UK-wide campaign will encourage families, sports clubs and schools to participate in a series of virtual sporting challenges – keep an eye on the England Netball Twitter account for some exciting announcements about our plans!
Netball Idols
Whether working individually, roping in siblings or parents, or joining up with teammates via Zoom, netball continues across the length and breadth of the country.
Great effort by Ethan and Lucia from @GildedHollins! 👏 Loving the creativity for an agility ladder 🧦 (Sorry to whoever's in charge of washing! 😅)
Have you had a go at our #BeeAtHome challenges? 🤔
Share your best efforts 👉 https://t.co/lV76kyosArpic.twitter.com/byf5yXzaur
— England Netball (at 🏡) (@EnglandNetball) June 10, 2020
After one of their sessions, Millfield Netball shared their netball idols, who included Vitality Roses Helen Housby, Serena Guthrie and Jo Harten.
Another fab Friday night athlete led session this week run by Ella 😅🌟🏋🏻♀️ After the session the girls shared who their netball idols are @Helenhousby1 @GevaMentor @tamsingreenway @Sam_CookieCook @Jarten @sarahklau @serenabob 🤩🙌💜#RoleModels #InspiringOthers #Legends pic.twitter.com/ETAuRVTLP5
— Millfield Netball (@MillfieldNetbal) June 12, 2020
Wallpaper Wednesday
The Vitality Netball Superleague Twitter introduced a brand-new regular feature this week in the shape of Wallpaper Wednesday.
Each week, there’ll be three different designs to help freshen up your lock screens with Vitality Rose and Manchester Thunder shooter Eleanor Cardwell and Commonwealth Games gold medal winning captain Ama Agbeze featured in week one.
Introducing #WallpaperWednesday 📲
Each week, we'll be freshening up your lock screens with three different designs 🎨
Save your favourite, set it as your background and send us a screenshot of your new netball wallpaper 📸 pic.twitter.com/xCQkFIdSUM
— Vitality Netball Superleague (@NetballSL) June 10, 2020
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