NetballSmart is the official injury prevention programme of Netball New Zealand

The 6 Principles

NetballSmart is an evidence based framework made up of six principles. It helps improve your performance in sport by preventing injuries.

Smart preparation

Smart Preparation prepares the mind and body before you reach the court.
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Dynamic warm-up, cool down and recovery

Warming-up prepares you for the upcoming activity. Cooling down prepares you for the rest of the day, while recovery prepares you for the next training session or game.
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Smart Movement

Smart Movement is developing a player’s skill and technique correctly which allows them to compete and enjoy their sport.
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Smart training

Smart Training is ensuring the players body is prepared to play. This includes loading, endurance, strength, power and flexibility.
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Smart player welfare

Smart Player Welfare is ensuring there is a holistic awareness and approach to a player’s health and wellbeing.
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Smart injury management

Smart Injury Management is ensuring injuries are identified, assessed and reported early.
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Resources

ACC and Netball New Zealand have developed several resources for coaches, players and umpires that are designed to help enhance performance and prevent injury.

Workshops

Netball New Zealand is proud to bring you the NetballSmart Dynamic Warm-up in your Zone. Come along to a free NetballSmart workshop and learn how to prevent injuries and enhance player performance.

Find your Zone and register for a workshop now.

With thanks to our partners

ANZ

SKY

Beko

MYOB

The Hits

SUZUKI

PUMA

PitaPit

Veuve du Vernay

TAB

Barfoot & Thompson

Mother Earth

GJ Gardner

Thrifty Car Rental

Muffin Break

RadioSport

Lee Kum Kee

Asics

Elastoplast

Gatorade

ICG

Augustine By Kelly Coe

Gilbert

Konica Minolta

Sport NZ

ACC

First Sovereign

NZCT

The Lion Foundation

KPMG