Foundations & High 5 Skills
•Year 4
•Netball
•Check balls are properly inflated before lesson
Alternative: Size 4 netballs, tennis balls for beginners
Ensure posts are stable and at correct height
Alternative: Basketball hoops, markers for goal areas
Organise into two distinct colours for teams
Alternative: Coloured bands, team pennants
Keep accessible for quick reference during lesson
Alternative: Laminated position cards, wall chart
Mark court areas clearly if lines not visible
Alternative: Chalk lines, tape markers
Modified version of netball with five players per team and adapted rules for young players
Position that can shoot goals and play in goal third and shooting semi-circle
Position that can shoot goals and play in centre and goal thirds
Position that can play in all thirds except the shooting semi-circles
Position that defends goals and can play in centre and goal thirds
Position that defends in goal third and shooting semi-circle only
Correct starting position for each player at the centre pass
Three equal sections of the netball court divided by third lines
Semi-circular area where goals can be scored, only accessible to shooting positions
Pass that starts play, taken from the centre circle
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting positions and players, measuring court dimensions, understanding thirds and fractions of court space
Forces and motion in ball movement, physics of shooting trajectories, energy transfer in passing
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and court orientation, mapping movement patterns
Teamwork and cooperation, following rules and fair play, communication and leadership development
Move around court perimeter to observe all students, position centrally during instruction phases
Watch for correct positional understanding, safe movement between areas, application of rules
Step in when students consistently misunderstand positions, when safety concerns arise, when rule clarification needed
Use clear, exaggerated movements when showing positions, physically walk court areas, use bibs to show position letters
Full netball court minimum 30m x 15m, clear run-off areas around court
Dry, even surface free from hazards, proper netball court markings visible
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact office if serious injury occurs
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