This unit develops Year 5 students from individual netball skills into strategic team players who understand both attacking and defensive principles. The progression emphasises tactical thinking alongside technical development, building towards competitive play where students can apply learned concepts under pressure. Through a systematic approach to invasion game principles, students develop the cognitive and physical skills needed for successful netball participation.

Lessons in This Unit

8 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Passing and Moving Skills
1h 7min

Big Question:

How can we work together as a team to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop accurate passing techniques under pressure
  • To understand and apply effective movement patterns to create space

Lesson 2

Passing and Moving Towards Goals
1h

Big Question:

How can we use movement and passing to create scoring opportunities in invasion games?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop passing and moving towards a goal with increasing accuracy
  • To understand and apply netball rules including footwork and pivoting

Lesson 3

Creating and Using Space in Attack
1h 14min

Big Question:

How can we create and use space to become better attacking players?

Key Objectives:

  • To be able to use the attacking principle of creating and using space
  • To develop passing and receiving skills under pressure

Lesson 4

Changing Direction Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can clever movement help us beat defenders and create scoring opportunities?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop the ability to change direction effectively to lose a defender
  • To understand how to move into space to support teammates

Lesson 5

Ball-side Defence and Interceptions
55 min

Big Question:

How can staying 'ball-side' help me become an unbeatable defender?

Key Objectives:

  • To be able to defend ball-side and maintain position between attacker and ball
  • To recognise when to attempt interceptions safely and effectively

Lesson 6

Losing Defenders Tactics
1h

Big Question:

How can clever movement and changes of direction help you create space and receive passes under pressure?

Key Objectives:

  • To execute effective changes of direction to lose defenders and receive passes
  • To apply netball rules consistently whilst maintaining possession under pressure

Lesson 7

Shooting Action and Accuracy
1h 21min

Big Question:

How can we improve our shooting accuracy under pressure while creating space for our team?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop and refine the netball shooting technique with increasing accuracy
  • To understand how to create and use space effectively to support team shooting opportunities

Lesson 8

High 5 Netball Tournament
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply our netball skills, tactics, and sportsmanship to succeed in a competitive tournament environment?

Key Objectives:

  • To apply netball skills and tactics in a competitive tournament format
  • To demonstrate understanding of High 5 netball rules and positions