Lesson 3 - Passing and Moving Towards Goal
Introduction to Netball Skills and Team Play
•Year 3
•Netball
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How can smart passing and moving help your team keep possession and score goals?
Learning Objectives
- To develop passing skills using bounce, chest and shoulder passes
- To understand how to move into space to help the team
- To apply the footwork rule when moving with the ball
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate three different types of netball passes with increasing accuracy
- Students will show tactical awareness by moving into space to receive passes
- Students will apply the footwork rule in game-like situations
Equipment & Resources Required
Used for marking distances and boundaries
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines
Scattered around teaching area as goals
Alternative: Targets, buckets, marked circles
Check correct inflation before lesson
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, playground balls
For identifying defenders in games
Alternative: Different coloured shirts, armbands
Key Vocabulary
A pass where the ball is pushed to the floor to bounce once before reaching your team mate
A direct pass from chest height using both hands for shorter distances
A one-handed pass from shoulder height used for longer distances
Once you catch the ball, you cannot move your landing foot - you can only pivot on it
Turning on the spot using your landing foot as an anchor point
An empty area on the court where you can move to receive a pass safely
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic throwing and catching with two hands
- Understanding of personal space
- Simple ball handling skills
Current Skills
- Three types of netball passes (bounce, chest, shoulder)
- Moving into space without the ball
- Basic footwork rule application
- Communication with team mates
Next Steps
- Advanced passing under pressure
- Defending skills and interception
- More complex footwork and pivoting
- Small-sided games with positions
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Step forward when passing to generate power and accuracy
- Choose the right pass for the distance - bounce (short), chest (medium), shoulder (long)
- Apply footwork rule consistently - pivot on landing foot, don't travel
- Communicate clearly with team mates before passing
- Move into space away from defenders to help your team
- Catch with two hands using wide fingers for better control
- Look before you pass to ensure your team mate is ready
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking you can run with the ball like in other sports - correct with footwork rule emphasis
- Believing harder passes are always better - teach control and appropriate force
- Assuming all passes should go to same height - demonstrate different pass trajectories
- Thinking defenders shouldn't return the ball - explain fair play rules
- Believing catching is just about hands - teach whole body positioning
- Assuming space means anywhere - teach strategic space relative to team mates and defenders
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity segments, clear boundaries marked, regular movement breaks, immediate positive feedback
dyspraxia
- Larger balls initially, reduced throwing distances, extra practice time, simplified movement patterns
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule of activities, predictable routines, quiet zones available, advance warning of activity changes
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls, verbal cues for direction, buddy system for movement, audio signals for activity changes
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations emphasised, hand signals for instructions, written activity cards, ensure eye contact before speaking
physical disability
- Seated passing variations, modified distances, lightweight balls, adapted catching techniques using equipment
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Counting consecutive passes, measuring distances between partners, angles of passes and movement
Science
Forces applied to ball during different passes, trajectory and bounce physics, reaction times
Geography
Directions and compass points for movement, spatial awareness and mapping court positions
PSHE
Teamwork and communication, resilience when intercepted, managing competitive emotions
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around perimeter to observe all pairs, position centrally during demonstrations
Observation Focus
Watch for correct passing technique, footwork rule application, and safe play
Intervention Points
Step in when students struggling with technique, safety concerns arise, or conflict between students
Demonstration Notes
Use exaggerated movements for visibility, demonstrate common mistakes as well as correct technique, involve confident students in demonstrations
Verbal Cues
- •'Step forward when you pass!'
- •'Look before you throw!'
- •'Find a space away from others!'
- •'Remember - pivot don't travel!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m clear area, ideally netball court or gymnasium
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from obstacles, non-slip flooring
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check netballs are correctly inflated and in good condition
- •Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
- •Hoops placed safely away from walls and corners
- •Team bands fit properly without being too tight
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball strikes to head or body
- •Collisions between students during movement
- •Slips and falls on court surface
- •Finger injuries from poor catching technique
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established with cones
- •Adequate spacing between pairs during all activities
- •Progressive skill building from static to dynamic
- •Emphasis on looking before passing
- •Controlled introduction of pressure/defenders
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all students
- •Monitor high-activity areas during defender games
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or frustration
- •Ensure defenders play within rules
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid or seek additional support as needed