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Tactix coach Donna Wilkins is adamant the ultimate decision on taking two-point shots rests with her shooters on the netball court

Tactix coach Donna Wilkins is adamant the ultimate decision on taking two-point shots rests with her shooters on the netball court

25 May 2025

Long-range shots can now reap double points in the last five minutes of each ANZ Premiership quarter...but some teams are struggling to adapt to the new normal.

Wilkins says she trusts her shooters to decide when shooting from deep is on.

The winless Magic - who the Tactix meet in Hamilton from 4.15pm - have put up far and away the most two-point attempts.

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