Netball
•Year 8
•8 Lessons
This unit builds Year 8 students' understanding of netball as a tactical invasion game, moving beyond basic skills to intelligent, game-based decision-making. Through a carefully structured progression from individual technique to team strategy, students develop both physical competence and tactical awareness. The unit emphasises the interconnected nature of attacking and defending skills, culminating in student-led gameplay that demonstrates genuine understanding of positional play and strategic thinking.
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
Can you send and receive a netball in different ways to maintain possession under pressure?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How do rules shape the way we play and what strategies can we use to maintain possession under pressure?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can effective marking transform a team's defensive performance?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can intelligent defensive positioning and communication transform your team's ability to win possession?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can intelligent movement and dodging techniques help you outwit opponents and create attacking opportunities?
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Lesson 6
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How can combining multiple dodging techniques create unstoppable attacking movements?
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Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can intelligent use of space and passing direction transform your team's attacking play?
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Lesson 8
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How can you demonstrate mastery of netball by leading, umpiring, and performing under pressure?
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