{"id":14539,"date":"2023-08-16T11:32:01","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T11:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sistersnsport.com\/coaching\/?p=14539"},"modified":"2024-01-19T10:06:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T10:06:01","slug":"england-netball-star-reveals-pre-match-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sistersnsport.com\/coaching\/2023\/08\/16\/england-netball-star-reveals-pre-match-routine\/","title":{"rendered":"England Netball Star Reveals Pre-Match Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netball players who want to do their best in matches might listen to what Helen Housby does before she takes to the court to improve England\u2019s chances of winning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Vitality Roses player, who was recently in South Africa for the Netball World Cup, told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stylist.co.uk\/fitness-health\/helen-housby-netball-pre-match-routine\/812100\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong Women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about her pre-match rituals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She starts it the evening before by having a carb-rich meal that will provide plenty of fuel for the game.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On match day itself, she tops this up with a big breakfast and a coffee, followed by small sips of water to keep her hydrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three hours before taking to the court, she has another meal that is full of carbohydrates, and a banana an hour ahead of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf I don\u2019t have one, you\u2019ll find me running around asking everyone if they\u2019ve got one,\u201d Housby revealed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuelling herself properly is very important to the player, who also has a caffeine tablet, energy gel or sports drink right before she begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest is also essential for a successful result, which is why Housby likes to have a nap mid-morning, saying: \u201cI find it\u2019s really key for my recovery and preparing for a big game.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She then tries to stay \u201cquite chill\u201d before the match, before getting her adrenaline going with some lively music and games with the rest of the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/uk\/netball\/news\/netball-world-cup-2023-results-fixtures-how-watch\/d5kdybp4oz5rq4h0g85kycdj\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netball World Cup 2023<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came to an end on August 6th, with Australia\u2019s Diamonds taking the crown for the 12th time and England coming in second place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although they were not victorious, the Vitality Roses are likely to have inspired lots of young women to take up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sistersnsport.com\/coaching\/locations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putney netball lessons <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with their achievements, in hopes they could take part in the tournament one day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Young children taking Putney netball lessons might listen to what Helen Housby does before she takes to the court to improve England\u2019s chances of winning.  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