Shooting is her super power

Round 1: Mildura Lady Heat v Werribee Devils. Vanessa Power. Picture: Carmel Zaccone
Sunraysia Daily

ANY young basket­baller looking to improve their shooting should take a leaf out of Vanessa Power’s book, her coach says.Mildura Heat Big V Division 1 women’s coach James Madigan said it wasn’t just ­Power’s work during training and games that set her apart and made her one of the most dangerous shooters in the competition.“She’s […]

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