Skills To Strategy
•Year 6
•Netball
•Inflate to correct pressure, check for damage before lesson
Alternative: Size 4 footballs, basketballs for practice
Two different colours, 7-8 per team for clear identification
Alternative: Coloured cones to identify teams
Mark court boundaries, distances, and scoring lines clearly
Alternative: Markers, chalk lines on court
The netball rule preventing players from lifting and replacing their landing foot
Rotating around your landing foot to change direction whilst maintaining possession
A two-handed pass thrown from chest height to partner's chest height
A one-handed pass thrown from shoulder height for longer distances
Moving to an area where there are fewer defenders to receive passes easily
Athletic stance with knees bent, weight on balls of feet, ready to move quickly
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Counting passes accurately, measuring distances between players, calculating scores and timing challenges
Understanding forces in passing (push/pull), momentum in movement, balance and centre of gravity in pivoting
Spatial awareness and positioning, understanding directions and movement patterns across court areas
Teamwork and cooperation, resilience when facing challenges, respecting rules and opponents, building confidence
Position at corner of activity area for visibility of all groups, move between groups during practice
Watch for technique development, rule application, safety compliance, and inclusive participation
["Step in if students struggling with pivoting technique", "Intervene immediately if safety rules are not followed", "Provide additional support for students not engaging with group activities"]
Use exaggerated movements to show techniques clearly, involve confident students in demonstrations, show both correct and incorrect examples for comparison
Minimum one third of netball court (15m x 10m) for groups, full court ideal for games
Indoor court preferred, outdoor courts must be dry and free from debris or hazards
Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess severity, apply appropriate first aid or seek additional support as needed
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