Fundamentals To Competition
•Year 5
•Netball
•Distributed around court perimeter for easy access
Alternative: Size 4 footballs if netballs unavailable
Positioned at regulation height if possible, or lower for accessibility
Alternative: Cones with hoops, or imaginary targets marked on wall
Three distinct colours for team identification
Alternative: Different coloured bands or markers
Mark court boundaries, zones, and activity areas
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines
For timing activities and possession rules
Alternative: Smartphone timer app
Catching or gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot
Modified netball with 5 players per team: GS, GA, C, GD, GK
The pass that starts play, taken from the centre circle
The area of court where goals can be scored, including the semi-circle
Illegal defending too close to an opponent (less than 1 metre)
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication during team play, following and giving instructions, vocabulary development
Timing activities, counting successful catches, calculating team scores, understanding court dimensions and angles
Understanding forces in ball trajectory, reaction time and reflexes, effects of exercise on heart rate and breathing
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding direction and movement around court areas
Teamwork and cooperation, fair play and sportsmanship, building confidence and resilience
Move around court perimeter to observe all areas, position near goal ends during shooting practice
Watch for positioning understanding, rule application, and teamwork development
Step in when rules are consistently broken, if safety concerns arise, or when students need tactical guidance
Use students as positive examples during play, pause to highlight good positioning, demonstrate rules clearly with exaggerated movements
Full netball court or marked area minimum 30m x 15m with adequate runoff space
Even, non-slip surface free from debris, water, or obstacles
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, seek additional support if required
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