Outwitting opponents and ball handling under pressure
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can get free to attack and maintain possession under pressure.
Key learning points
- Move: a change of direction can be used to get into space to receive a ball.
- Think: it is important to respond quickly to where there is open space on court.
- Think: the patella is also referred to as the kneecap.
- Feel: moving into space persistently when being marked requires determination.
- Connect: signalling, good contact and a positive body movement should be used before receiving the ball.
Keywords
Feint - to go one way by moving the feet and the body, then set off in another direction and into space
Obstruction - a rule stating you must be 1 metre away from the ball holder when defending
Third - the netball court is divided into three sections, a goal third at each end and a centre third
Common misconception
An attacker should move as as soon as their teammate catches the ball.
A feint is an effective way to create space as we wait for the ball handler to present the ball ready to make the pass, rather than moving too early and the defender being able to catch up with you.
Teacher tip
This lesson is a useful one to repeat but with balls of different shapes and sizes balls, e.g., rugby and tennis ball. This will help to continue to develop the attacking movement regardless of the invasion game.
Equipment
1 netball between 3, markers, court space, bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which shape is created by the hands on the ball for a chest pass?
Q2.Which rule allows the landing foot to become the pivot foot?
Q3.What movement is used when passing?
Q4.What is the correct name for the bones found in the feet?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is the distance for a defender to not obstruct a player with the ball?
Q2.What is the name of the middle section of a netball court?
Q3.Which body part can be dropped to exaggerate a feint?
Q4.When being marked by a defender, which skill will show determination to get free each time?
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