Skills To Tactics
•Year 5
•Netball
•Ensure balls are properly inflated and in good condition
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, tennis balls for beginners
Use bright colours for visibility, ensure stable placement
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines on hard courts
Place securely to avoid movement during play
Alternative: Hula hoops, marked circles, small goals
Ensure clear colour distinction between teams
Alternative: Coloured bibs, different coloured cones
Moving away from defenders to give yourself or teammates room to receive the ball
A quick sprint at an angle to receive a pass, making it harder for defenders to intercept
Moving away from an area after passing to create space for other players
The fundamental principle of passing the ball then immediately moving to a new position
Strategies used by the team with the ball to create scoring opportunities
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding forces in ball flight, body systems during exercise, momentum and direction changes
Directional awareness, spatial concepts, mapping movement patterns around court
Teamwork and cooperation, managing competition emotions, building resilience through practice
Move around the court perimeter to observe all groups, central position during demonstrations
Watch for space creation effectiveness, passing accuracy, communication, and safety
Step in if students struggling with movement patterns, safety concerns arise, or game becomes too one-sided
Use exaggerated movements to show diagonal angles, emphasise timing of passes, model positive communication
Minimum half netball court (15m x 8m) per group, clear overhead space
Even, non-slip surface free from obstacles and debris
Stop activity immediately, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, seek additional support if needed
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