Marking and defending
I can track my opponent and select and apply 3 stages of defending in a game context.
Marking and defending
I can track my opponent and select and apply 3 stages of defending in a game context.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: by making your body as tall and big as possible when marking, you will close down your opponents vision and space.
- Move: maintaining quick feet while tracking your opponent is the quickest way to stay with them.
- Think: when marking a player, consider where the ball is and what stage (1 -3) of defence is required.
- Feel: staying with your opponent and going for an interception requires persistence.
- Connect: showing respect for your opponent by maintaining a 3ft distance will avoid giving away a penalty pass.
Keywords
Stage 1 defence - tracking the player to prevent them from receiving the ball
Stage 2 defence - marking the player with the ball, observing the 3ft obstruction rule
Stage 3 defence - restricting and delaying an opponent's movement to get the next pass
Interception - regaining possession of the ball from the opposing team during a pass
Common misconception
Each defender can only mark 1 attacker.
Netball positions are paired, however the competitive situation will determine if players swap, if they double mark and which stage of defence they need at that point.
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Equipment
netball (1 between 4), ideally 2 court spaces, netball posts (4), 4 sets of team bibs
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
