Fundamentals To Competition
•Year 5
•Netball
•Stored in ball bag at court centre, distributed before activities
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, basketballs for grip practice
Pre-positioned around court perimeter for quick setup
Alternative: Chalk marks, bean bags, hoops
Separated by colour in equipment bag
Alternative: Coloured bands, team pennants
For marking 5m distances and court boundaries
Alternative: Pre-marked distances on court
A two-handed pass delivered from chest level with arms extending forward
A pass that bounces once on the court before reaching the receiver
Reading the play and predicting where the ball will go next
Hiding your true intention to deceive opponents about where you'll pass
Understanding positions of teammates, opponents, and available space
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting successful passes, measuring court distances, calculating success percentages, timing activities
Forces in passing actions, trajectory and bounce physics, body systems during exercise, reaction times
Spatial awareness, directions and positioning, mapping movement patterns, court orientation
Teamwork and cooperation, managing emotions under pressure, celebrating others' success, fair play
Move constantly between groups, position at corners for maximum court visibility
Watch for correct passing technique, safe movement patterns, and positive teamwork
Step in when technique breaks down, safety concerns arise, or students need encouragement
Use slow-motion technique demonstrations, exaggerate key points for visibility, involve confident students in demonstrations
Minimum 20m x 30m court area, clear of obstacles and hazards
Dry, even surface free from trip hazards, adequate grip for quick movements
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact school office if required
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