Technical Mastery Tactics
•Year 6
•Netball
•Keep spare balls around court perimeter for quick retrieval
Alternative: Size 4 basketballs if netballs unavailable
Check posts are secure and at regulation height (3.05m)
Alternative: Basketball hoops at appropriate height
Place in corners for assessment activity
Alternative: Different coloured markers or spots
Ensure clear visibility of position labels
Alternative: Coloured bands or written labels
For timing centre passes and student officials
Alternative: Phone timers
Simple format for student scorekeepers
Alternative: Whiteboard and markers
The ability to make good decisions about positioning, passing and movement based on game situations
The method of starting play from the centre circle, taken alternately by each team
A rule violation that results in a penalty or restart of play
Illegally defending by being too close (less than 1m) to the player with the ball
Six core values: passion, self-belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Tactical discussions, rule explanations, peer communication, reflection and evaluation vocabulary
Scorekeeping, timing of games, calculating tournament results, statistical analysis of team performance
Understanding of body systems during intense exercise, biomechanics of netball movements, reaction times and decision-making
Leadership skills, teamwork under pressure, respect for others, honest self-assessment, resilience in competition
Move around court perimeter to observe all matches and activities, position near goal areas during shooting phases
Watch for tactical decision-making, rule compliance, sportsmanship, and student official accuracy
Step in if officiating standards drop, dangerous play occurs, or school games values not demonstrated
Use natural game breaks to highlight excellent tactical play, demonstrate rule applications clearly, model positive sportsmanship language
Full netball court minimum 30m x 15m, clear boundary areas, secure goal posts
Dry, even court surface free from debris, check for any wet or slippery areas
Stop play immediately for any injury, assess situation, apply appropriate first aid and seek additional support if required
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