Attacking set plays
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can communicate ideas and apply skills to a centre pass, backline throw in and penalty/free pass situation.
Key learning points
- Move: playing netball requires stamina to continue to execute a pass with good ball placement within 3 seconds.
- Think: it is important to consider movements that help to create space for others, when attacking.
- Feel: remaining in your third will build confidence to control and manage the ball moving through the court.
- Connect: knowing my responsibility in dead ball situations is an important part of being in the team.
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
Penalty pass - a penalty involving another player that is taken where the infringement occurred and the offending player stands out of play
Dead ball situation - when play is stopped for a throw in, centre pass or for free or penalty pass
Common misconception
When a penalty pass is awarded, the player infringed has to take the pass.
Any player can take the penalty pass if it is in a third they are permitted to go into. Players need to communicate who this player can be in order to create an attacking advantage, as the player who made the infringement has to stand out of play.
Teacher tip
These scenarios are useful to practice repeatedly so pupils are prepared for an assessment/moderation. They can not only showcase their skills, they can demonstrate an effective application of netball specific strategies and set plays.
Equipment
netball (1 per game), a court space, 4 sets of team bibs
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which stage of netball defence involves the arms being outstretched over the ball?
Q2.Which word is associated with stage 3 defence?
Q3.Which of the following alternates throughout a game?
Q4.What is it called when a player causes the body position of their opponent to be moved?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Knowing where to pass to on the 1st phase of a centre pass requires which skill?
Q2.Which pass is awarded if contact has been the infringement?
Q3.What do we call it when the play has stopped for a throw in?
Q4.If we commit to always trying our best, what are we demonstrating?
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