Techniques To Tactics
Netball
•Year 5
•6 Lessons
This unit systematically builds Year 5 students' netball competence by teaching core skills in isolation before applying them in increasingly complex game situations. Each lesson focuses on a specific technical element - passing, movement, dodging, pivoting, and shooting - while developing tactical awareness of when and why to use each skill. The progressive structure ensures students gain confidence through mastery before facing the cognitive demands of competitive play in the final tournament.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can mastering the bounce pass transform your attacking strategies in netball?
Key Objectives:
- • To practise and refine the techniques for an effective bounce pass
- • To use bounce passes strategically in game situations
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we become masters of space and movement to create scoring opportunities in netball?
Key Objectives:
- • To attempt to find space using various techniques during netball gameplay
- • To communicate effectively with teammates when moving into space
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can different dodging techniques help us create space and score in netball?
Key Objectives:
- • Use various dodging techniques (sprint, dodge, double dodge, sudden sprint) effectively in game situations
- • Analyse and describe different dodging methods and identify areas for improvement
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can mastering the pivot transform your netball passing game?
Key Objectives:
- • To demonstrate effective pivoting technique using both feet as grounded and non-grounded foot
- • To apply pivoting skills in game situations to create better passing opportunities
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can developing both one-handed and two-handed shooting techniques make you a more effective and versatile shooter in netball?
Key Objectives:
- • Master the two-handed shooting technique with correct body positioning and release
- • Apply both one-handed and two-handed shooting techniques appropriately in game situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we apply all our netball skills effectively in competitive match play?
Key Objectives:
- • To work cooperatively as a team to defend and attack using high five netball positions
- • To implement all learned skills to maintain possession and score goals