Skill Drill Netball Activities for Year 9

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

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

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

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

Focused practice on holding space in the goal circle with passing integration and tactical understanding development

Three teams compete in a dynamic multi-disc passing challenge where students must call names before passing to different teams. Dropped discs result in team lap penalties. Last team standing wins.

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

Students learn complex rules through peer teaching and create practice drills to master techniques

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

Multi-station circuit focusing on maintaining passing accuracy when defenders apply pressure and time constraints

Structured shooting practice with peer coaching, technique analysis, and competitive challenges to develop accuracy and consistency

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

Develop advanced shooting technique maintaining accuracy under defensive pressure

Progressive invasion game with 4 corner goals where teams can score in any goal. Progresses from ball to frisbee, and from keeping possession after scoring to immediate possession switches, developing rapid reactions and offensive spacing.

Progressive drill sequence focusing on mastering correct footwork during dynamic ball collection and movement

Competitive netball games with specific focus on applying practiced skills while maintaining sportsmanship and leadership

Introduction and allocation of authentic team roles in Sport Education model

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

Progressive defending drill teaching mark the player, mark the ball, mark the space