Lesson 6 - Tournament Leadership Skills
Leadership In Netball Performance
•Year 9
•Sport Education
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How can we use our leadership skills and netball mastery to inspire others and achieve our team goals?
Learning 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
- Evaluate overall team and individual performance throughout the unit using specific criteria and evidence
Key Outcomes
- Students will successfully lead training components appropriate to their sport education role
- Students will apply advanced netball skills consistently in competitive tournament matches
- Students will provide detailed evaluations of learning and set specific targets for future development
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around court perimeter, properly inflated
Alternative: Size 4 balls for smaller hands if needed
Organised by team captain before warm-up begins
Alternative: Coloured pinnards or t-shirts if bibs unavailable
Available for skills coaches to create station boundaries
Alternative: Cones, spots, or chalk lines for court markings
Height checked at 3.05m, nets attached securely
Alternative: Basketball hoops if netball posts unavailable
Used for creating boundaries and station areas
Alternative: Markers or throw down spots
Clipboards available for easy completion during tournament
Alternative: Digital tablets or smartphones for recording
Pre-prepared for immediate presentation during celebration
Alternative: Handwritten certificates or digital badges
One for each court during tournament matches
Alternative: Smartphone timer apps
Key Vocabulary
The highest level of skill performance where techniques are automatic and consistent
Games played with full rules, pressure, and stakes where teams strive to win
The systematic assessment of skills, tactics, and behaviours using specific criteria
Collective successes that demonstrate group effort and collaboration
Creating specific, measurable, achievable goals for future improvement
A structured competition involving multiple teams competing in a series of matches
The development of skills and confidence in guiding and inspiring others
Fair, respectful, and ethical behaviour that upholds the spirit of sport
Supporting and guiding less experienced players through encouragement and advice
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Understanding of all seven netball positions and their roles
- Competency in fundamental netball skills (passing, shooting, defending)
- Experience in sport education team roles (captain, coach, statistician)
- Basic tactical awareness and game understanding
Current Skills
- Leadership and communication in sport education roles
- Advanced skill application under competitive pressure
- Performance evaluation and target setting abilities
- Mentoring and peer coaching techniques
Next Steps
- Application of leadership skills in other sports and contexts
- Advanced tactical analysis and game planning
- Officiating and umpiring development
- Community coaching and volunteering opportunities
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Maintain high expectations for sport education values throughout competitive pressure
- Recognise and celebrate diverse types of achievement beyond just match results
- Support student leaders while allowing them to maintain ownership of their roles
- Connect all activities back to unit learning objectives and personal development
- Ensure every student feels valued and successful regardless of their performance level
- Use competitive context to assess authentic application of skills and leadership
- Model positive sportsmanship and celebration of effort over outcome
Common Misconceptions
- Misconception: Only winning teams have been successful - Correction: Focus on skill demonstration, improvement, and sport education values
- Misconception: Tournament is only about netball skills - Correction: Emphasise leadership, teamwork, and character development as equally important
- Misconception: Student leaders should be perfect - Correction: Leadership is about trying your best and learning from experience
- Misconception: Competitive pressure means abandoning technique - Correction: Maintaining good technique under pressure shows true mastery
- Misconception: Reflection is less important than competition - Correction: Learning from experience is essential for continued development
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Break tournament into shorter segments, provide specific focus tasks during each section, allow movement between matches, clear and immediate feedback for positive behaviour
dyspraxia
- Allow extra practice time for complex movements, provide simplified tactical instructions, offer alternative ways to demonstrate leadership, focus on effort over perfect execution
autism spectrum
- Provide clear tournament schedule and timings, create quiet space available during intense competition, maintain familiar routines where possible, offer leadership roles suited to individual strengths
visual impairment
- Use high-contrast netballs, provide verbal descriptions of court positioning, assign sighted buddy for tournament navigation, clear verbal communication protocols
hearing impairment
- Use visual signals for game management, ensure clear sight lines for lip reading, provide written tournament instructions, use hand signals for tactical communication
physical disability
- Modify court size and rules as appropriate, provide alternative roles in sport education framework, adapt equipment for accessibility, ensure meaningful participation in all activities
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Communication skills through leadership roles, vocabulary development for tactical discussion, reflection and evaluation writing skills
Science
Biomechanics of netball movements, energy systems during tournament play, recovery and nutrition for competitive performance
Citizenship
Democratic decision-making within teams, respect for diversity and inclusion, community building through sport, understanding fair play and ethics
Mathematics
Tournament scoring and statistics, measuring court dimensions and distances, calculating shooting percentages and team performance data
Psychology
Understanding team dynamics and leadership styles, managing performance pressure and competition anxiety, motivation and goal-setting principles
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Move strategically between courts during tournament to observe all teams, maintain central position during reflection phases for class management
Observation Focus
Monitor application of unit learning under competitive pressure, watch for maintenance of sport education values, assess leadership development in authentic contexts
Intervention Points
Step in if competitive pressure leads to poor sportsmanship, provide support to struggling leaders without taking over their roles, ensure safety standards maintained throughout
Demonstration Notes
Model positive celebration of all achievements, demonstrate proper sportsmanship responses, show how to give specific feedback rather than general praise
Verbal Cues
- •'Show me your best netball and your best character!'
- •'Remember your team preparation - apply what you practiced!'
- •'Excellent sportsmanship - that's what sport education is about!'
- •'Captains, this is your moment to lead!'
- •'Celebrate good play from everyone - not just your team!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum two full netball courts (30m x 15m each) with 2m clearance around perimeter
Surface Check
Even, non-slip surface free from hazards, dry conditions essential for safe movement
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Netball posts secured at correct height (3.05m) with nets properly attached
- •Balls checked for correct inflation and no damage
- •Cones and markers positioned safely away from playing areas
- •Bibs checked for secure fastening without torn edges
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions between players during competitive matches
- •Landing injuries from jumping and pivoting movements
- •Overexertion during intensive tournament competition
- •Equipment-related injuries from balls or posts
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear court boundaries established and maintained throughout tournament
- •Adequate rest periods between matches to prevent fatigue-related injuries
- •Progressive intensity building from warm-up through to competitive play
- •Proper technique emphasis maintained even under competitive pressure
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Teacher positioned for maximum visibility across multiple courts during tournament
- •Student umpires briefed on safety responsibilities and when to stop play
- •Immediate access to first aid equipment and emergency procedures
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately, assess injury severity, apply appropriate first aid, contact emergency services if required, notify parents/guardians as appropriate