Netball: Loughborough Lightening outclassed by Australia

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Australia Diamonds gave Loughborough Lightning a masterclass in finishing in their only UK warm-up at Loughborough University on Wednesday.The Diamonds played three back-to-back games against Lightning using the new rules to be introduced at this weekend’s World Netball Series in Manchester.

The new format will inject more excitement into the game with matches reduced to four six-minute periods.

Teams may elect a Power Play quarter where points scored are doubled and shooters can now score from inside and outside the goal circle with shots netted from outside worth double points. There are also unlimited rolling substitutions.

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Despite an impressive start – Loughborough led 5-4 after the first quarter – the visitors went on to dominate the remaining 11 quarters.

This is of no real concern to Lightning’s coach, Olivia Murphy. She said: “We’ve still got plenty to work on but in patches we showed real skill. If we can do that against the very best in the world it stands us in good stead for the Superleague.”

With over two months to go before Lightning start their 2009/10 Cooperative Superleague campaign, the exercise provided the players with an opportunity to gain valuable match fitness.

Lightning start their 2009/10 Superleague campaign on 12th December with an away fixture at Leeds. Their first home match takes place on Monday 21st December in front of Sky cameras at the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall.

The Lightning are encouraging supporters to play netball at the Mother and Daughter Fun Day at Loughborough University on Saturday 17th October. The event runs from 10am to 4pm and costs just £50 per couple. For more information visit www.loughboroughlightning.co.uk or call 01509 226250.

Nick Grounds, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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