Lesson 4 - High Five Netball Game Application
Advanced Game Strategies
•Year 5
•Netball
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How can we apply our netball skills to create scoring opportunities in a proper game situation?
Learning Objectives
- To understand and apply the five positions in High Five Netball
- To demonstrate effective passing, moving and shooting combinations
- To officiate games fairly and understand rules application
Key Outcomes
- Students will play High Five Netball applying correct positions and rules
- Students will create and execute scoring opportunities through teamwork
- Students will officiate games demonstrating understanding of fair play
Equipment & Resources Required
Place balls around court perimeters for easy access
Alternative: Size 4 footballs if netballs unavailable
Set up two courts side by side with adequate spacing
Alternative: Basketball hoops, football goals with height markers
Organise by position colours for easy identification
Alternative: Coloured cones for team identification
Mark court boundaries and centre circles clearly
Alternative: Markers or chalk for court boundaries
One whistle per officiating team plus teacher
Alternative: Hand claps or verbal signals
Key Vocabulary
A modified version of netball played with five players per team on a smaller court
Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through - the four key components of effective shooting
Catching the ball after a missed shot to create another scoring opportunity
To act as a referee or umpire, ensuring fair play and rule enforcement
The way play is restarted after a goal or at the beginning of each quarter
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic netball passing techniques (chest, bounce, shoulder)
- BEEF shooting technique (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow Through)
- Footwork rules and pivoting
- Basic attacking and defending principles
Current Skills
- Understanding five High Five Netball positions
- Game application of passing and moving combinations
- Officiating and rule enforcement
- Creating shooting opportunities in game situations
Next Steps
- Advanced tactical play and team formations
- Leadership roles in coaching and captaincy
- Transition to seven-a-side netball
- Competitive tournament play
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise the importance of position-specific roles in team success
- Develop fair officiating skills alongside playing abilities
- Create authentic game pressure while maintaining learning focus
- Balance competitive play with inclusive participation
- Use peer coaching to deepen understanding of skills and tactics
- Celebrate both individual improvement and team achievements
- Connect skills learned to broader life skills like leadership and resilience
Common Misconceptions
- All positions can go anywhere on court - clarify position restrictions clearly
- Physical contact is allowed in defence - emphasise no-contact rules
- Only shooting positions need to know BEEF technique - all players benefit from good technique
- Winning is the only measure of success - highlight improvement, effort, and sportsmanship
- Officials just watch the game - explain active decision-making and communication needs
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter game periods, frequent role changes, clear activity boundaries with visual markers
dyspraxia
- Slower introduction of position rules, larger target areas, extra time for skill application
autism spectrum
- Clear team structures, predictable rotation system, quiet zones available between games
visual impairment
- Use brightly coloured balls and bibs, clear verbal instructions for court areas, buddy system for positioning
hearing impairment
- Visual officiating signals, clear hand gestures for positioning, written rule cards available
physical disability
- Modified positions with increased court areas, seated shooting positions, adapted equipment if needed
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Scoring and statistics, angles for shooting, measuring court dimensions
Science
Forces in passing and shooting, balance and centre of gravity
Geography
Spatial awareness, mapping court positions and movements
PSHE
Teamwork, leadership, resilience, fair play and respect for others
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move between courts to monitor games, officiating, and coaching quality
Observation Focus
Look for position rule application, quality of officiating, and positive team dynamics
Intervention Points
Step in if rules being consistently broken, poor sportsmanship, or unsafe play
Demonstration Notes
Model positive officiating, demonstrate position movements clearly, show enthusiastic encouragement
Verbal Cues
- •'Remember your position areas!'
- •'Officials, clear signals please!'
- •'Great passing combination!'
- •'Focus on the rebound!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Two netball courts minimum 15m x 30m each, or adapted basketball courts
Surface Check
Non-slip surface, free from water or debris, goal posts secure
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Netballs properly inflated and in good condition
- •Goal posts stable and at correct height
- •Bibs clean and securely fastened
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during fast game play
- •Falls when jumping for rebounds
- •Contact during defensive play
- •Ball strikes from poor passing
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear court boundaries and adequate spacing
- •Emphasis on no-contact defensive play
- •Teaching proper landing technique
- •Officials positioned safely around courts
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position between courts for maximum visibility
- •Monitor officiating quality and safety
- •Watch for fatigue affecting decision-making
Emergency Procedures
Stop play immediately with whistle, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, inform school procedures