Lesson 6 - Team Tactics and Goal Shooting
Progressive Skills & Tactics
•Year 3
•Netball
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How can we work together as a team to keep possession and create scoring opportunities in netball?
Learning Objectives
- Use a range of accurate passes to build attacking play and maintain possession
- Apply tactical awareness and teamwork skills to create scoring opportunities
- Evaluate and suggest improvements to enhance team performance
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate accurate passing techniques in game situations
- Students will show tactical understanding through effective positioning and movement
- Students will communicate effectively with teammates to build attacks
Equipment & Resources Required
Place balls around perimeter of playing area for easy access
Alternative: Size 4 footballs or playground balls if netballs unavailable
Pre-sort into team sets for quick distribution
Alternative: Coloured bands, pinnies, or team markers
Position at each end of playing area at appropriate height
Alternative: Button cones, skittles, or marked wall targets
Mark centre circles and shooting areas clearly
Alternative: Chalk lines, rope, or existing court markings
Prepare team names and match schedule in advance
Alternative: Simple paper grid or whiteboard for tracking
Ensure all timing devices are synchronized
Alternative: Smartphone timer or classroom clock
Key Vocabulary
When your team has control of the ball
The player designated to score goals for their team
The pass that starts and restarts play from the centre circle
Moving into areas where you can receive the ball freely
Defenders must stay at least one metre away from the player with the ball
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic netball passing techniques (chest pass, shoulder pass)
- Understanding of simple netball rules and positions
- Experience playing modified netball games
Current Skills
- Tactical passing to maintain possession
- Creating and using space effectively
- Goal shooting accuracy and technique
- Team communication and cooperation
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical play with specific positions
- Defensive strategies and interceptions
- Tournament play with multiple teams
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise teamwork over individual performance throughout
- Maintain focus on possession through accurate passing and movement
- Enforce non-contact rule consistently for safety and fair play
- Rotate goal shooters to give all students leadership opportunities
- Use positive reinforcement to build confidence and skills
- Connect tactical learning to real-game situations
- Celebrate improvement and effort alongside achievement
Common Misconceptions
- Students thinking only goal scorers are important - emphasise every position matters
- Believing contact is allowed like in other sports - consistently reinforce non-contact rule
- Thinking faster passing is always better - teach accuracy over speed
- Assuming standing still helps teammates - emphasise constant movement to create options
- Focusing only on winning - redirect to learning and improvement goals
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Keep game segments short, provide regular movement breaks, use clear boundaries and simple rules, offer leadership roles
dyspraxia
- Use larger, softer balls for easier handling, provide extra demonstration time, simplify movement patterns, allow additional practice
autism spectrum
- Provide clear game structure and rules, offer quiet zone if overwhelmed, use visual schedules for game rotations
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and bibs, provide clear verbal descriptions of court layout, assign sighted buddy for guidance
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for game starts/stops, ensure student can see teacher demonstrations clearly, provide written game rules
physical disability
- Adapt court size, allow wheelchair use with modified rules, provide seated passing options, adjust goal height if needed
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication skills, team discussion, giving and receiving instructions clearly
Maths
Scoring systems, time management, statistical tracking of passes and goals
Science
Understanding of forces in passing, balance and movement, heart rate during exercise
PSHE
Teamwork, leadership development, dealing with competition, resilience and perseverance
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Stand centrally between courts to observe all games, move to provide closer supervision when needed
Observation Focus
Watch for tactical development, teamwork quality, rule adherence, and positive sportsmanship
Intervention Points
Step in for rule violations, poor sportsmanship, safety concerns, or when teams need tactical guidance
Demonstration Notes
Use clear, exaggerated movements for rule demonstrations, highlight excellent examples of play as they occur
Verbal Cues
- •'Keep possession - look for free teammates!'
- •'Remember the 1-metre rule!'
- •'Great teamwork - well done!'
- •'Move into space to help your team!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 20m x 30m for two courts, clear of obstacles and hazards
Surface Check
Dry, even surface suitable for running and quick direction changes
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check netballs are properly inflated and undamaged
- •Ensure netball posts are stable and at appropriate height
- •Verify bibs are in good condition with no tears
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between players during game play
- •Slips and falls on playing surface
- •Ball strikes to head or body
- •Overexertion during competitive games
Risk Mitigation
- •Emphasise non-contact rule consistently
- •Ensure adequate space between courts
- •Teach and enforce 1-metre defending rule
- •Monitor competitive intensity and intervene if necessary
- •Provide regular water breaks during intense activity
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position between courts for maximum visibility of all games
- •Monitor rule adherence particularly around contact
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or overexertion
- •Ensure positive competitive atmosphere maintained
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately for any injury, assess severity, provide appropriate first aid, and contact emergency services if required