Foundations & High 5 Skills
Netball
•Year 4
•8 Lessons
This unit introduces Year 4 students to netball through a carefully scaffolded progression from individual ball skills to team-based High 5 gameplay. The emphasis is on building confidence with fundamental techniques whilst developing tactical understanding through age-appropriate rule modifications. Students experience the excitement of invasion games whilst mastering essential skills that transfer across multiple sports.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can I develop excellent ball control to become a confident netball player?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop fundamental ball handling skills with increasing control and precision
- • To master throwing and catching techniques in static and dynamic situations
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use smart passing and movement to keep possession whilst following netball's footwork rules?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate passing and intelligent movement patterns
- • To understand and apply netball footwork and held ball rules consistently
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work together as a team to move the ball effectively towards our goal whilst following netball rules?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop accurate passing techniques using bounce, chest and shoulder passes
- • To understand and apply the footwork rule in game situations
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can smart movement and quick decisions help you escape defenders and create scoring opportunities?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to lose a defender using changes of direction and speed
- • To apply netball rules effectively during gameplay
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can I use my body position and movement to stop opponents from scoring?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop effective defending techniques by maintaining close contact with attackers
- • To understand tactical defending principles including positioning and anticipation
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we improve our shooting accuracy to help our team score more goals?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop and refine the netball shooting technique
- • To apply shooting skills in game-like situations with increasing control
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we use tactical awareness and netball rules to dominate in small-sided games?
Key Objectives:
- • To play small-sided games using netball rules effectively
- • To apply simple tactics in attack and defence
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How do different positions work together in High 5 Netball to create a successful team?
Key Objectives:
- • To learn the five positions of High 5 Netball and their playing areas
- • To understand where each position is allowed to move on court