Year 8 Netball Activities
1 Unit · 8 Lessons · 65 Activities
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Small-sided possession game where tight marking creates the need for dodging and movement to receive passes
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Small-sided possession game where three attackers try to complete 10 consecutive passes while three defenders use man-to-man marking to intercept
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Small-sided possession game where teams score points by completing consecutive passes while applying netball rules (footwork, contact, offside, over a third, obstruction)
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Practice dodgeball game where teams apply tactical knowledge, establish communication patterns, and prepare for tournament through 3v3 gameplay with observation element
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Progressive small-sided possession games where attackers maintain possession against increasing numbers of defenders, developing passing accuracy, movement, and decision-making under pressure
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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
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Dynamic possession game where defenders try to gain ball possession using proper technique while attackers protect using various dribbling skills
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Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end
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Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
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Partner practice to develop accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges
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Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
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Teams move ball from Goal Keeper to Goal Shooter following positional order while using all three court channels with 'one pass per channel' rule
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Game-realistic possession activity where players must clear to sideline after passing then drive back explosively to receive, developing match-specific movement patterns
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Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups
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Students practice give-and-go (one-two) passing patterns while running, using angled support players to develop timing and communication
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Groups of 4 practice straight and square passing in rotating diamond formation to develop tactical passing awareness
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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
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Competitive tag game where catchers pass a soft ball and attempt to tag runners, applying passing skills under game pressure
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Four-station rotation system where groups experience possession games, competitive circuits, peer coaching, and tactical problem-solving, all focused on dodging applications
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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
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Fast-paced warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number commands with specific actions (1=floor touch, 2=jump, 3=both hands floor)
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Progressive cardiovascular warm-up incorporating jogging, dynamic stretches (arm circles, high knees, butt kicks), walking lunges, leg swings, and ball familiarisation activities to prepare the body for vigourous circuit training
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High-energy warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number calls by performing specific actions, with opportunities for student creativity
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Competitive tournament matches with explicit focus on demonstrating sportsmanship, celebrating diverse contributions, and positive teammate behaviours under pressure
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Year 8 Netball
1 Unit · 8 Lessons · 65 Activities
🏐
Small-sided possession game where tight marking creates the need for dodging and movement to receive passes
🏐
Small-sided possession game where three attackers try to complete 10 consecutive passes while three defenders use man-to-man marking to intercept
🏐
Small-sided possession game where teams score points by completing consecutive passes while applying netball rules (footwork, contact, offside, over a third, obstruction)
🏐
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
🏐
Dynamic tag game where students dodge soft balls thrown by throwers positioned on court sides while attempting to cross from one baseline to sanctuary at opposite end
🏐
Active dodging game where students move backwards across an area while avoiding soft ball 'boulders' thrown gently by side throwers
🏐
Partner practice to develop accurate bounce passing technique with progression challenges
🏐
Dynamic warm-up game where catchers form chains that split when reaching 4 people, developing agility, reaction time and teamwork
🏐
Teams move ball from Goal Keeper to Goal Shooter following positional order while using all three court channels with 'one pass per channel' rule
🏐
Game-realistic possession activity where players must clear to sideline after passing then drive back explosively to receive, developing match-specific movement patterns
🏐
Dynamic warm-up where pairs protect a bib from a catcher in small groups
🏐
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
🏐
Competitive tag game where catchers pass a soft ball and attempt to tag runners, applying passing skills under game pressure
🏐
Four-station rotation system where groups experience possession games, competitive circuits, peer coaching, and tactical problem-solving, all focused on dodging applications
🏐
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
🏐
Fast-paced warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number commands with specific actions (1=floor touch, 2=jump, 3=both hands floor)
🏐
Progressive cardiovascular warm-up incorporating jogging, dynamic stretches (arm circles, high knees, butt kicks), walking lunges, leg swings, and ball familiarisation activities to prepare the body for vigourous circuit training
🏐
High-energy warm-up where students jog continuously and respond to number calls by performing specific actions, with opportunities for student creativity
🏐
Competitive tournament matches with explicit focus on demonstrating sportsmanship, celebrating diverse contributions, and positive teammate behaviours under pressure
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