As soon as the whistle blows in Tauranga on Monday evening, the Splice Construction Magic will be flying out of the gates.
Despite being unable to record a win in their last four outings, the Waikato Bay of Plenty side have identified what they need to do to win, and will be eager to prove it in front of a home crowd.
In each of their four losses, the Magic have lost the first quarter by four or more goals. Their one win came against the Northern Mystics in round 1 when they won the first quarter by three.
Magic captain Sam Winders knows how important the start is to their chances of winning. "The next time we win a first quarter, I guarantee we'll win the match," she said.
The Magic, currently bottom of the ANZ Premiership ladder, will face second-placed Mystics in round 6 at 8.15pm in Mount Maunganui's Trustpower Arena on Monday.