Lesson 4 - Combine Passing and Shooting
Tactical Passing & Shooting
•Year 3
•Netball
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How do we combine passing, moving and shooting to create successful attacking plays in netball?
Learning Objectives
- To combine passing and moving skills with shooting technique to create attacking opportunities
- To understand when, where and why to shoot in netball
- To apply teamwork and communication skills in invasion game situations
Key Outcomes
- Students will combine passing and moving to create shooting opportunities
- Students will demonstrate accurate shooting technique from appropriate positions
- Students will work effectively as a team in attack and defence
Equipment & Resources Required
Pre-positioned around court perimeter
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, basketball
Positioned around edge of playing area
Alternative: Basketball hoops, target circles on wall
Used to create 'minefield' obstacles
Alternative: Spot markers, bean bags
For team identification in games
Alternative: Coloured bands, team bands
Key Vocabulary
A netball pass using both hands from chest level with thumbs behind the ball
The semi-circular area around the netball post where shooting is allowed
Catching the ball after a missed shot to regain possession for your team
When your team has control of the ball
When your team has the ball and is trying to score
When the other team has the ball and you're trying to win it back
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic chest pass technique with both hands
- Moving to receive the ball in space
- Understanding of basic netball court positions
- Simple passing and moving combinations
Current Skills
- Combining passing and moving with shooting opportunities
- Understanding appropriate shooting positions and timing
- Applying teamwork in small-sided games
- Switching between attack and defence roles
Next Steps
- More complex passing combinations in game situations
- Understanding positional play in 7-a-side netball
- Advanced shooting techniques including different angles
- Defensive marking and interception skills
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise accuracy over power in both passing and shooting
- Teach students to move to space, not towards the ball or other players
- Reinforce the importance of communication during team activities
- Connect all movements to game situations and real netball applications
- Celebrate effort and improvement alongside achievement
- Ensure safety through proper technique and spatial awareness
- Build confidence through progressive skill development
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking shooting accuracy comes from throwing harder - correct with emphasis on technique and proximity
- Believing passing should always be to feet - teach passing ahead of moving receivers
- Assuming only tall students can shoot well - demonstrate that technique beats height
- Thinking defenders should try to block shots - teach interception and pressure instead
- Believing individuals win games - emphasise teamwork and collaboration
- Assuming faster movement always wins - teach controlled, purposeful movement
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break activities into shorter segments, provide clear boundaries, give specific roles and responsibilities
dyspraxia
- Use larger equipment, reduce movement complexity, provide extra practice time, focus on one skill at a time
autism spectrum
- Provide clear routine structure, use visual schedules, offer quiet space if overwhelmed, predictable activity sequence
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and equipment, provide verbal descriptions of all activities, buddy system with sighted partner
hearing impairment
- Use clear visual demonstrations, written instruction cards, hand signals for game management
physical disability
- Adapt shooting height, allow seated passing, modify movement requirements, use larger balls if needed
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Following complex instructions, using subject-specific vocabulary, communicating tactics and strategies effectively
Maths
Counting successful passes and goals, measuring shooting distances, calculating team scores, understanding angles for passing
Science
Forces in passing and shooting actions, trajectory of ball flight, friction between hands and ball, energy transfer
PSHE
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, respect for teammates and opponents, leadership skills
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move around the activity area to observe all students, position for clear demonstration visibility
Observation Focus
Watch for correct technique, safe movement patterns, positive teamwork, and individual engagement levels
Intervention Points
Step in if students struggling with technique, safety concerns arise, or behaviour issues affect learning
Demonstration Notes
Use exaggerated movements for clear visibility, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key points multiple times
Verbal Cues
- •'Step and push for powerful passes!'
- •'Find space away from defenders!'
- •'Get close to the post for better shooting!'
- •'Communicate with your teammates!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m playing area with clear boundaries and adequate run-off space around netball posts
Surface Check
Dry, even surface free from hazards, check for loose equipment or obstacles before lesson
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check netball posts are stable and properly erected
- •Ensure balls are properly inflated and free from damage
- •Verify cones have no sharp edges or cracks
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between students during movement activities
- •Falls when changing direction quickly
- •Ball strikes from rebounds or missed catches
- •Contact during defensive activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Establish clear boundaries and safe running lanes
- •Enforce 3-foot defending rule strictly
- •Teach proper rebounding technique with appropriate positioning
- •Monitor spacing between groups during activities
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position for maximum visibility of all students
- •Move around groups to monitor technique and safety
- •Be particularly vigilant during game situations
- •Watch for fatigue affecting safe movement
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required