Leadership In Netball Performance
Sport Education
•Year 9
•6 Lessons
This unit uniquely combines netball skill development with authentic leadership experiences through the Sport Education model. Students take ownership of their learning by assuming team roles, leading warm-ups, managing tournaments, and reflecting on what makes teams truly successful beyond winning. The Sport Education approach transforms traditional PE by embedding responsibility, decision-making, and peer coaching into every lesson.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can effective teamwork and leadership transform our performance in netball through the Sport Education model?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand the key principles and structure of the Sport Education model
- • Identify and fulfil specific team roles including captain, skills coach, fitness coach, and scorer/umpire
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I combine strong leadership skills with technical excellence to elevate my team's performance?
Key Objectives:
- • Lead and organise effective warm-up activities and skill drills for teammates
- • Demonstrate and refine shooting technique with emphasis on GA and GS positioning
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can mastering footwork rules and demonstrating leadership transform both individual performance and team dynamics in competitive netball?
Key Objectives:
- • Lead their own warm-up routines and skill development drills with confidence
- • Demonstrate correct footwork techniques including running footwork and pivot rules
Lesson 4
Big Question:
What makes a truly successful team beyond just winning matches?
Key Objectives:
- • Lead their own warm-up and fitness challenges with confidence and appropriate coaching language
- • Demonstrate excellent sportsmanship and fair play throughout competitive tournament matches
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How do elite netball players maintain accuracy and make tactical decisions under intense competitive pressure?
Key Objectives:
- • Develop advanced shooting techniques maintaining accuracy under defensive pressure
- • Apply sophisticated defensive strategies in competitive game situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our leadership skills and netball mastery to inspire others and achieve our team goals?
Key Objectives:
- • Lead a complete training session within designated team roles demonstrating confidence and expertise
- • Demonstrate mastery of netball skills in competitive match situations under pressure