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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can send and receive the ball whilst applying the footwork rule.

      Key learning points

      1. Move: throwing and catching with control requires balance to securely ground a landing foot.
      2. Think: the landing foot is used to pivot around and to direct the body to open up space.
      3. Think: the tarsals and metatarsals are located in the foot.
      4. Feel: asking for the ball in space and in good time requires confidence.
      5. Connect: sending and receiving the ball requires awareness of where the feeder is.

      Keywords

      • Footwork rule - after catching the ball, you may not reground the landing foot until you release the ball again. Your landing foot can remain grounded and become the pivot foot

      • Chest pass - a pass from the torso, typically using two-hands

      • Shoulder pass - a one handed pass relesaed from the shoulder

      Common misconception

      Pupils think the chest pass is only used for shorter distances.

      The chest pass is a very versatile technique that can be used for short and longer distances. It works well as a technique to pass when aiming for the space a teammate is moving into.

      Teacher tip

      The V practice provides opportunity for jumping, landing and the pivot. You may want to consider moving straight to 'turning in the air', to catch the ball and land facing the direction for the next pass.

      Equipment

      1 netball between 4, large cones, court space

      Content guidance

      Risk assessment required - physical activity

      Supervision

      Adult supervision required

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      What type of game is netball?

      Correct answer: invasion game
      net/wall game
      striking and fielding

      Q2.
      How many players are on court at the start of a netball game?

      5
      6
      Correct answer: 7

      Q3.
      What are a team doing when trying to score goals?

      defending
      Correct answer: attacking
      blocking

      Q4.
      What is required for a pass to be received by a teammate?

      power
      speed
      Correct answer: accuracy

      4 Questions

      Q1.
      Which is the correct area of the body to start the chest pass?

      shoulder
      above the head
      Correct answer: torso

      Q2.
      Which of the following can support obeying the footwork rule?

      step
      Correct answer: pivot
      hop

      Q3.
      What is required to be able to signal for the ball with good timing?

      Correct answer: confidence
      creativity
      collaboration

      Q4.
      Which pass is a one handed pass?

      Correct Answer: shoulder

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