Harrison Hoist

The Harrison Hoist is a netball manoeuvre in which one defender lifts another during a jump, in order to get more elevation, in an attempt to deflect a shot or as a form of goaltending. It was named after Northern Mystics defender Anna Harrison, who pulled off the move for the first time on 20 May 2012, during the Mystics' round 8 ANZ Championship match against the Melbourne Vixens in Melbourne. She was lifted first by Kayla Cullen, then by young defender Jessica Moulds.[1]

The move was first seen in the 1970s with Chris Stanton the first recognised performer, and more recently at the 2011 Netball World Championships, when it was used by the Singapore defenders in an attempt to intercept the ball, albeit unsuccessfully.[2]

The move was very controversial and made the news in New Zealand and Australia, with many people questioning the legality and/or ethics.[3] IFNA has said the move is legal, and umpires will not rule against it, although current rules forbid the touching of the net or rim while performing the hoist.[4]

Since its unveiling, it was used several times throughout the season,[5] although it wasn't as effective. It was attempted by several other teams and players, although it has only been successful once without Harrison, when her Mystics team mate Rachel Rasmussen lifted Kayla Cullen.[6] It has been attempted several times throughout the international season, including by the Australian defenders, most notably in the 2012 Fast5 Netball World Series.[7]

References
  1. Johannsen, Dana (21 May 2012). "Dana Johannsen: Revolutionary hoist could change the game". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  2. "The Jump That Changed The Game". ANZ Championship. 22 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  3. "Netball Blogs". Tensport.com.au. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  4. "Netball: Harrison's hoist has been coming". The New Zealand Herald. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  5. "Silver Ferns air Harrison hoist". Yahoo! New Zealand Sport. 2012-09-23. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  6. "Mystics regain winning ways". ANZ Championship. 24 June 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
  7. "Silver Ferns beat England in thrilling Fast5 final". Television New Zealand. 11 November 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
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