Aerobic Endurance
Definition- is the ability to exercise continuously for extended period of time without tiring. (definition from http://www.topendsports.com/fitness/aerobic.htm)
How it relates to the sport- Netball. Aerobic endurance is an important part of netball. It is mostly involved in certain positions. A person in the centre position, for example, is required to get around the court quickly. Aerobic endurance is needed to sustain their speed throughout the match.
Ratings- I have an 'above average' level of aerobic endurance for 13 year old females.
How it relates to the sport- Netball. Aerobic endurance is an important part of netball. It is mostly involved in certain positions. A person in the centre position, for example, is required to get around the court quickly. Aerobic endurance is needed to sustain their speed throughout the match.
Ratings- I have an 'above average' level of aerobic endurance for 13 year old females.
Exercises/Drills
Shuttle Run
For this drill you will need 6 cones. Place them
5 metres apart in a straight line, it should
measure 30 metres. Start at the first cone and
run to the second. Then make your way back.
Repeat this again but this time run to the third
cone. Repeat this until you have run around all
the cones.
For this drill you will need 6 cones. Place them
5 metres apart in a straight line, it should
measure 30 metres. Start at the first cone and
run to the second. Then make your way back.
Repeat this again but this time run to the third
cone. Repeat this until you have run around all
the cones.
Cross Drill
Mark out a 30m x 30m square with cones, put an
extra cone in the centre. Stand where the centre
cone is placed and run to a corner and back,
repeat on each corner.
Mark out a 30m x 30m square with cones, put an
extra cone in the centre. Stand where the centre
cone is placed and run to a corner and back,
repeat on each corner.
Cruise and Sprint
Mark out a distance of 100 meters. From the start gradually run faster to reach full speed at about 60 meters. Sprint all out for the final 40 meters.Slow down then repeat. For this drill you may want to mark out 10 metre distances with cones.
Mark out a distance of 100 meters. From the start gradually run faster to reach full speed at about 60 meters. Sprint all out for the final 40 meters.Slow down then repeat. For this drill you may want to mark out 10 metre distances with cones.