Skill Drill Netball Activities for Year 8

Practice dodgeball game where teams apply tactical knowledge, establish communication patterns, and prepare for tournament through 3v3 gameplay with observation element

Progressive small-sided possession games where attackers maintain possession against increasing numbers of defenders, developing passing accuracy, movement, and decision-making under pressure

Small-sided competitive activity where one attacker tries to lose a defender and receive passes from outside players within a confined square, developing spatial awareness, communication, deceptive movement and defensive positioning

Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills

Partner practice to develop accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges

Students practice give-and-go (one-two) passing patterns while running, using angled support players to develop timing and communication

Groups of 4 practice straight and square passing in rotating diamond formation to develop tactical passing awareness

Partners use iPads to photograph each other performing slow-motion digs, then analyse the images to discover and articulate the three key technical points of effective dig technique

Partners use two balls simultaneously, with one performing chest pass and the other bounce pass at exactly the same time while moving up the court

Partner drill where workers practice jump stops, pivoting and passing in a competitive race format focusing on quality footwork technique

Focused 1v1 defensive drill where a defender marks a dodger trying to receive a pass from a feeder, with observer providing feedback

Student-led fitness circuit targeting specific components (speed, agility, endurance) with team coaching and rotation through challenge stations

Fast-paced group activity where three students line up and one opposite passes to each in turn. Clean catches score points, first team to 20 wins. Develops passing accuracy, receiving under pressure, and quick transitions.

Partners practice dig technique in a throw-bounce-dig pattern against a wall, with progressive challenges including distance variation and movement addition to develop consistency and accuracy

Students rotate between playing and coaching roles, providing specific technical feedback to peers based on assigned observation focus areas

Small group game where 4 players around a circle pass to keep ball away from 1 defender in the middle who attempts to intercept

1v1 drill with feeder where defender practices transitioning between marking player closely (arm's length) and marking ball (1 metre with hands up)

Paired practice activity where students develop push passing and receiving technique through structured partner work with peer assessment

Standardised fitness test measuring leg power through maximum horizontal jump distance from standing position, with accurate measurement and recording

Teams work collaboratively to select captains, analyse player strengths, and strategically assign positions and batting order based on tactical understanding

Teams democratically choose three practice drills from their previous learning to prepare for competition, developing decision-making, initiative, and strategic thinking while refining skills

Groups work to move the ball from end to end using the full width of the court across three marked channels under time pressure

Small group practice where students work in trios (feeder, defender, dodger) to develop double and triple dodge sequences under increasing defensive pressure