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| Source: Loughborough University |
Role: To prevent the opposition from getting the ball into the shooting third to score goals
Area: Centre third and defending third including the goal shooting circle
The Goal Defence occupies two thirds of the court and supports the Wing Defence in preventing the ball from entering the opposition's shooting circle. With the added advantage of being allowed inside the shooting circle, the GD must be quick to intercept shots on goal and feed the ball back down the court in the right direction.
If the opposition causes the ball to go off court in the centre third, either the Goal Defence or Wing Defence will take the sideline thrown-in. The Goal Defence or Wing Defence will also take free passes in the centre third to allow the attacking players to move forwards.
