Leadership In Netball Performance
•Year 9
•Sport Education
•Distributed around court perimeter, properly inflated
Alternative: Size 4 balls for smaller hands if needed
Organised by team colours, clean and available sizes
Alternative: Coloured pinnies or team shirts
Used for drill boundaries and position markers
Alternative: Cones or court tape
Check height adjustment (3.05m) and net attachment
Alternative: Basketball hoops if netball posts unavailable
Mark drill areas and court boundaries
Alternative: Markers or chalk lines
Clipboards with pens, clear evaluation criteria
Alternative: Tablet/mobile assessment apps
For timing drills and rotations
Alternative: Mobile phone timers
Attacking player who can score goals and play in the goal third and centre third
Specialist attacking player restricted to goal third with primary role of scoring
Maintaining position in the goal circle to create scoring opportunities and receive passes
Balanced position with feet shoulder-width apart, shooting foot slightly forward
Taking responsibility for guiding and motivating teammates towards common goals
Fair play, respect for opponents, and gracious behaviour in victory and defeat
Systematic observation and evaluation of technical and tactical aspects of play
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Developing communication and presentation skills through peer coaching, using technical vocabulary accurately in performance analysis
Calculating shooting percentages and statistics, measuring court distances and angles, analysing performance data trends
Understanding trajectory and force in shooting, biomechanics of balance and stability, cardiovascular response to exercise intensity
Spatial awareness and positioning concepts, understanding of angles and directions in tactical play
Leadership development and responsibility, conflict resolution and team cooperation, resilience and perseverance in challenging situations
Central court position allowing observation of all teams, move between groups during activities for individual feedback
Monitor leadership quality during student-led sections, assess shooting technique consistency, watch for positive team dynamics
Step in if safety concerns arise, provide guidance when student leaders struggle, correct major technique errors affecting progress
Use clear, exaggerated movements for technique demonstration, involve skilled students in peer demonstrations, emphasise key coaching points visually
Full netball court minimum 30m x 15m, with additional 2m safety margin around playing area
Non-slip surface free from water, debris, or damaged areas that could cause injury
Immediate stop signal, assess injury severity, provide appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required, inform school leadership
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