Leadership In Netball Performance
•Year 9
•Sport Education
•Distributed in equipment bags for each team
Alternative: Size 4 balls for smaller hands
Pre-sorted into team sets of 6
Alternative: Team bands or t-shirts
Used to mark court positions and zones
Alternative: Chalk marks or tape
Check height is regulation 3.05m
Alternative: Basketball hoops at appropriate height
Bright colours for clear visibility
Alternative: Markers or spots
Attached to clipboards with pencils
Alternative: Digital tablets with assessment apps
Clean and checked before lesson
Alternative: Hand signals only
A model that gives students authentic sporting experiences through team membership, seasons, and formal competition
A defensive strategy where each defender is responsible for marking one specific opponent
Keeping one foot grounded while rotating the body to pass or change direction
Defending closer than 0.9 metres to a player with the ball or impeding their movement
Method of starting play from the centre circle at the beginning of each quarter
Gaining possession of the ball while it's being passed between opponents
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Communication skills, giving clear instructions, reflective writing in assessments
Measuring defending distances (0.9m), calculating game statistics, analysing team performance data
Understanding body systems during exercise, forces and motion in passing and defending
Team management, role allocation, organisational structures, leadership styles
Spatial awareness, court positioning, movement patterns and directions
Leadership development, teamwork skills, managing emotions under pressure, respect and fair play
Move between teams during activities, position centrally during demonstrations for maximum visibility
Monitor role fulfilment, defensive technique development, team dynamics and communication
Step in if roles not being fulfilled, safety concerns arise, or negative team dynamics develop
Use clear, exaggerated movements for defensive positions, involve students in demonstrations, repeat key points multiple times
Full netball court or equivalent space (30m x 15m minimum), multiple half-courts for small games
Dry, even surface free from hazards, check for any wet patches or debris
Stop all activity immediately, assess situation, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if needed
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