Key Stage 3 Netball

2 Units · 16 Lessons · 109 Activities

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Small-sided possession game where tight marking creates the need for dodging and movement to receive passes
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Small-sided possession game where three attackers try to complete 10 consecutive passes while three defenders use man-to-man marking to intercept
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Small-sided possession game where teams score points by completing consecutive passes while applying netball rules (footwork, contact, offside, over a third, obstruction)
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Small-sided possession game where teams count successful passes whilst defending team marks players and practices spinning to mark ball after turnovers
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Practice dodgeball game where teams apply tactical knowledge, establish communication patterns, and prepare for tournament through 3v3 gameplay with observation element
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Progressive small-sided possession games where attackers maintain possession against increasing numbers of defenders, developing passing accuracy, movement, and decision-making under pressure
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Small-sided competitive activity where one attacker tries to lose a defender and receive passes from outside players within a confined square, developing spatial awareness, communication, deceptive movement and defensive positioning
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Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
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Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end
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Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
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Partner practice to develop accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges
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Partner drill focusing on developing correct bounce pass technique including W-hand grip, elbow position, follow-through, and cushioned receiving.
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Partner-based catching progression using frisbees or balls, developing from two-handed 'pancake' catches to one-handed catches to reaction catches. Drops result in immediate star jump penalties to maintain concentration.
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Create and execute multiple centre pass strategies with coordinated team movement
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Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
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Teams move ball from Goal Keeper to Goal Shooter following positional order while using all three court channels with 'one pass per channel' rule
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A competitive relay-style warm-up where one team passes a ball around a circle while the other team runs relay races around them.
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Fast-paced 4v4 possession game where players must sprint to touch sideline after passing before returning to receive again, forcing application of clearing and driving concepts
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Game-realistic possession activity where players must clear to sideline after passing then drive back explosively to receive, developing match-specific movement patterns
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Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups
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Students practice give-and-go (one-two) passing patterns while running, using angled support players to develop timing and communication
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Groups of 4 practice straight and square passing in rotating diamond formation to develop tactical passing awareness
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Partners use iPads to photograph each other performing slow-motion digs, then analyse the images to discover and articulate the three key technical points of effective dig technique
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Competitive tag game where catchers pass a soft ball and attempt to tag runners, applying passing skills under game pressure
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