Playing and officiating your own small sided games fairly
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can officiate a small-sided game.
Key learning points
- Move: keeping in line with the ball will ensure accurate reading of the game.
- Think: having an understanding of the basic rules of the game is essential o officiate.
- Feel: confident decision making will give others freedom to play safely and fairly.
- Connect: being fair and accurate when making decisions is important for building trust.
Keywords
Centre pass - starts the game from the centre circle. The centre pass is then alternated between each team after a goal has been scored
Free pass - awarded to the opposing team for a minor incident. Usually an error the individual has made i.e. not involving anyone else
Penalty pass - a penalty involving another player that is taken where the infringement occurred and the offending player stands out of play
Common misconception
Pupils think when they go offside or do footwork they have to stand out of play as this is a penalty pass.
Both of these infringements do not include another player so a free pass is awarded. If a player obstructs or contacts an oppositing player a penalty pass is then awarded.
Teacher tip
To develop confidence describing a decision, pupils complete a back to back drawing activity after the warm up. One thinks of an object and attempts to describe it whilst sat back to back for the partner to draw. It works well as an ice breaker and provides practice to provide instructions clearly.
Equipment
position bibs, 1 netball per game, court space, whistles
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which position tracks the WA?
Q2.Which defending position is permitted in the goal circle?
Q3.How many positions are permitted in all 3 netball thirds?
Q4.What is required to see the free space for a pass and move into it?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is awarded by an umpire when a player is offside?
Q2.What is awarded by an umpire when a player obstructs a player with the ball?
Q3.How does the centre pass flow during a game?
Q4.Which location should an umpire be in relation to the player and the ball when making a decision?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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