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31 May, 2024

Mums the word at training

ON Tuesday a top-secret plan was carried out at South Rovers Football Netball Club.

By Staff Writer

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After weeks of messages and planning around work schedules and busy family lives, the eight mums and one sibling of the 17 and Under netball team members hid behind the netball rooms waiting for their time to appear.

Team coach Liz Formby said the players were surprised to see their mum’s line up on the court for a special training session – dubbed ‘Mums train too’.

“The players knew they had special guests for training, and were surprised to see their mums ready to go for training,” she said.

“After lots of smiles and giggles, the players then filled their mums in on their individual most important skill development this year.

“The mums paired up with their daughters for ball drills, with the players making sure their mums were throwing and catching correctly.

“There were then mini games to compete in, and finally a mums versus daughters walking netball game.”

Formby said walking netball has some different rules including no running or jumping, no contact, extra time to hold the ball and being able to take three steps with the ball.

“The competition was fierce and although no official score was kept, it appears the mums won,” she said.

South Rovers 17 and Under netball team currently sit fifth on the Warrnambool District Football Netball League ladder, with four wins from the first eight rounds.

“Five of the nine players are new to South Rovers, bringing their supportive and helpful families with them,” Formby said.

“The players have developed a strong sense of team play and support for each other, building their team game play and skill with each training and game.”

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