Tactics & Leadership
•Year 6
•Netball
•Balls distributed around court perimeter, check correct inflation
Alternative: Size 4 balls for students with smaller hands
Ensure posts are secure and rings are at regulation height (3.05m)
Alternative: Basketball hoops at lower height if netball posts unavailable
Mark court boundaries, endzones, and team areas
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines
5 colours for positions plus officials' bibs
Alternative: Team bands or coloured t-shirts
One whistle per officiating team
Alternative: Hand signals if whistles unavailable
For officials to track scores and rule infractions
Alternative: Whiteboards or paper sheets
The rule that governs how players can move when in possession of the ball
A designated scoring area at each end of the court where teams must pass to score
Acting as an umpire or referee to ensure fair play and rule compliance
A one-handed pass thrown from shoulder height for distance and accuracy
Understanding when and how to apply different strategies in game situations
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Calculating tournament scores, measuring court dimensions, angles for passing and shooting, statistics on successful passes
Understanding forces in passing and shooting, gravity effects on ball trajectory, muscle groups used in netball movements
Spatial awareness and positioning, reading court layouts, understanding directions for tactical play
Teamwork and cooperation, leadership through officiating, managing emotions during competition, respect for rules and opponents
Move between courts to observe all activities, position near less confident officials for support
Watch for skill progression, fair play, and correct rule application by officials
Step in for safety issues, major rule disputes, or when students need tactical guidance
Demonstrate all passes slowly first, then at game speed. Show officiating signals clearly with confident body language
Two netball courts minimum (30m x 15m each) with clear boundaries
Non-slip surface, free from debris, adequate drainage if outdoor
Stop play immediately, assess injury, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required
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