Techniques To Tactics
•Year 5
•Netball
•Store at court edges, one per court minimum
Alternative: Size 4 footballs if netballs unavailable
Position 3.05m high, check stability before use
Alternative: Football goals or basketball hoops
Organise in team sets, ensure clear visibility
Alternative: Different coloured t-shirts or bands
Mark court boundaries and thirds clearly
Alternative: Chalk lines on hard courts
Assign student scorekeepers for each match
Alternative: Whiteboard and marker
Brief officials on timing responsibilities
Alternative: Mobile phone timer
Modified version of netball with 5 players per team and position rotations
Moving with the ball without pivoting correctly, resulting in turnover
Method of starting play from the centre circle, alternating between teams
When possession of the ball changes from one team to the other
The difference between goals scored and goals conceded, used for ranking
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Team communication, explaining tactics, match commentary and analysis
Tournament scoring, calculating goal difference, time management during matches
Energy systems during exercise, forces in passing and shooting, teamwork dynamics
Leadership qualities, resilience in competition, respect for others, fair play values
Move between courts to observe all teams, position at centre for tournament overview
Watch for skill application under pressure, team cooperation, fair play
Step in for rule clarifications, unsafe play, or unsporting behaviour
Demonstrate: Quick skill reminders during natural breaks, show positive body language to maintain enthusiasm
Full netball court minimum 30m x 15m per court, clear run-off areas
Non-slip surface, no water hazards, check for debris before play
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess and provide appropriate first aid, have clear access route for emergency services
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